Done that a bunch and definitely prefer it, but not this trip.get a car service
I second the one-way car rental.I was reminded of another option we use a lot (Fairfield County). We would rent a car drop off/pickup at airport. We're driving anyways and more secure than using parking lots, no worries.
This was pre-pandemic of course, as I hear that nowadays car renting is problematic.
Thanks all. Lots of good advice and perspectives.
It's looking like it will be bitter cold that morning, and we'll be traveling with ski equipment, so I think P4 is the best, lowest stress option. Looks like a short walk to the AirTrain and one stop puts us right inside Terminal C, where we want to be. We'll be getting back later at night when we return, so I'd like to avoid having to do the shuttle, etc. before getting back in the car for the long drive home.
Thanks all. Lots of good advice and perspectives.
It's looking like it will be bitter cold that morning, and we'll be traveling with ski equipment, so I think P4 is the best, lowest stress option. Looks like a short walk to the AirTrain and one stop puts us right inside Terminal C, where we want to be. We'll be getting back later at night when we return, so I'd like to avoid having to do the shuttle, etc. before getting back in the car for the long drive home.
Added bonus of monorail lots is I’ve been able to remote start my car from train before apps were avail to do itThanks all. Lots of good advice and perspectives.
It's looking like it will be bitter cold that morning, and we'll be traveling with ski equipment, so I think P4 is the best, lowest stress option. Looks like a short walk to the AirTrain and one stop puts us right inside Terminal C, where we want to be. We'll be getting back later at night when we return, so I'd like to avoid having to do the shuttle, etc. before getting back in the car for the long drive home.
Too late for that now, but interesting option for future trips.For ski equipment, I would recommend shipping in advance. I used luggage forward. I got my skis, boots, poles, and a bunch of ski gear and my travel kit in my ski bag which really lightened up my load which is yuuuggge when traveling.
We did the park, stay, fly thing for a long trip. That's how we handle Boston and Newark departures.
Couple of additional tips for P4 from someone who used it often (pre-pandemic) for family trips.Thanks all. Lots of good advice and perspectives.
It's looking like it will be bitter cold that morning, and we'll be traveling with ski equipment, so I think P4 is the best, lowest stress option. Looks like a short walk to the AirTrain and one stop puts us right inside Terminal C, where we want to be. We'll be getting back later at night when we return, so I'd like to avoid having to do the shuttle, etc. before getting back in the car for the long drive home.
Where you skiing?Too late for that now, but interesting option for future trips.
TellurideWhere you skiing?
Lucky you, great area.Telluride
Couple of additional tips for P4 from someone who used it often (pre-pandemic) for family trips.
- Don't worry about what floor you park on. Either way you're taking an elevator (and they come quickly). So you are better off parking a bit higher up, but closer to the elevator.
- Take a picture of where you parked. All the rows are marked.
- Because you have a lot of bags, you may want to consider dropping off the stuff and your family at Terminal C and then you park and monorail back. It's pretty quick, and your family can take care of checking in the bags. We sometimes do curbside check-in (don't know if they are still doing that with COVID) which is quick and just costs you a tip.