DTW Options???

[jewelmicky]

Anyone have an ideas about getting to/from airport???

There are 7 of us....we usually just fo the park-n-fly...but doesn't seem the most economical with this big of a group....would need two cars and we are staying 8 days. Last time it use them, I missed the week special rate by a couple hours due to delays...and they socked it to me.

We are considering a van shuttle or my dad heard about some hotels near airport where you can stay the night before and keep your car there for a week. This las one doesn't sound too back since out plane leaves at 640am.

I googled airport trans and get alotta hints but don't which ones are good and which to steer clear of.

Thanks

 

[JohnsonsRUs]

I would be interested too, we have the same dilemma, there are 8 of us flying out on the same flight and returning on the same flight and I would hate to have to pay for parking 2 vehicles at the airport. My brother lives close by to the airport, so I guess we could squish into a minivan for the short ride, but transportation via another method would probably be cheaper for the week.

 

[Poohs Pal]

What area would you be coming from. Also what airline are you flying. If northwest you could do the weston park and fly. They usually have rooms for about $100.00(weekend departure) with 8 days of valet parking. You can walk right into the termanal. I always do a Park-n-Fly. Due to my distance from the airport the best shuttle price I have found was $180.00. AAA provide's discount's on some off site parking. Marriott hotel's provide's nice and clean rooms with 8 days parking and shuttle to the airport. I have also tried Ramada but we all voted to not stay there again. The rooms looked clean but just didn't seem clean . For my trip in december I'm flying southwest so I will probably do the park-n-fly at the Fairfield or just get dropped off in the morning. Susan

 

[Colleen27]

There are a lot of hotels that have park & fly packages. I was actually just popping in to ask if anyone has any recommendations! We're about 2 hours from the airport and with an 8am flight, we just don't want to have to make the drive in the morning.

Airport shuttles are *very* expensive. That was my first/best option, but I just can't justify $250 round trip when I can get a room and a week's parking for under $100.

 

[Tess]

I just posted a lengthy hotel summary on another DTW post. If you spend the night pre-flight at Hilton Garden Inn, they offer a number of park & fly days with on site parking for a minimal fee. There are many hotels that offer park and fly packages that make it affordable.

Airlines Parking offers AAA discount and we've found it reasonable.

 

[jewelmicky]

Thanks for all the great advice!
Looks like there are quite a few Michiganders looking to get out of the cold pretty soon.

We decided to start our vacation a day early and stay at the Westin the Night before out flight. Since we booked with Northwest for $139 we get a room at the terminal, and 8 days valet parking. Our flight leaves at 6:40am so it will be REALLY nice to already be there. I remember how awesome the beds/linen is was the last time we stayed there.

I think I have enough info to start to get together my pre-trip report.

Everything is falling into place....all I am left stressing about it the Disney resort. I wish they would give actual room assignments before arrival. They do it for the cruise portion of the trip, looks like if you have prepaid you could actually have a room......oh well, I guess I have to have SOMETHING to stress about or would be bored.