Airport Parking vs. Rideshare Break-Even

Decide whether to drive or hail a ride to the airport. Enter the daily parking rate and your trip length to see total parking spend versus a roundtrip rideshare. Optional rideshare pricing defaults to $70 so you can compare immediately.

Garage or lot daily rate including taxes/fees.
Number of days your car would be parked.
Defaults to $70 if blank.

Actual prices vary by airport, time of day, and traffic. Check current rates before booking.

Examples

  • $18/day parking for 5 days with an $80 rideshare ⇒ Parking cost: $90.00 USD • Rideshare cost: $80.00 USD • Cheaper option: Rideshare by $10.00 USD.
  • $25/day parking for 8 days with default rideshare cost ⇒ Parking cost: $200.00 USD • Rideshare cost: $70.00 USD • Cheaper option: Rideshare by $130.00 USD.

FAQ

How do I include tolls or surge pricing?

Add tolls or expected surge premiums to the rideshare cost so the comparison stays realistic.

What if parking has a weekly cap?

Replace the daily rate with the effective per-day cost after the cap so the parking total reflects the discount.

Does this cover rental cars?

No. Use your rental quote as the rideshare input to see how it compares with parking your own car.

Additional Information

  • Result unit: USD for both options and the savings gap.
  • Defaults rideshare pricing to $70 when left blank to keep the comparison quick.
  • Assumes flat parking pricing; adjust the daily rate to include any airport surcharges or peak-day multipliers.

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