When traveling, I’ve always found the airport pickup process to be a bit of a hassle. With the ever-increasing airport fees and surge pricing, it can be quite costly. But I recently stumbled across a hack that can save you a lot of money. Instead of ordering a rideshare from the airport, I catch a shuttle to the nearest hotel and call the rideshare from there. Not only do I save money on the rideshare, but the hotel shuttle drivers never ask to see proof of a hotel reservation, so you don’t even need to check into a room.
I’m a Lyft driver in Los Angeles and I tell my passengers about this hack all the time. All those extra airport fees that Lyft, Uber, and other rideshares are charging are going directly to them, so why not find a way to save some money? The hack is surprisingly simple, and there’s usually an easy way to explain it if the shuttle driver asks why you’re there. Say you’re going to a meeting at the hotel or you’re just checking the area out.
This hack has been a game-changer for me and I’ve seen a dramatic decrease in the amount of money I spend on airport pickups. Plus, it’s often easier to find a hotel pickup than an Uber or Lyft, so it’s worth checking out. I’m sure other hotel managers would agree that they don’t care if you show up without a reservation. So if you’re looking for a way to save on airport pickups, this is one of the best travel hacks I’ve seen in a long time. Give it a try – you won’t be disappointed.