Long Term Parking on Sydney Airport or Taxi with Baby Seats

birdmaster on 27/12/2015 - 19:17
Last edited 28/12/2015 - 09:54 by 1 other user

Hi Guys recently facing this issue very first time. Going to Travel overseas in mid of January till Mid of February and traveling with 2 kids one is under 1 and other one is under 4. My first flight is on very odd time so don't want to disturb any friend as I have to reach airport by 3:30 AM at least. And its not an option to avail a friend.

I am going to travel west of Sydney and travel distance almost 31 km.

Only options I am aware of are

1st Option Book a Taxi which is usually Lime Taxi or Maxi Taxi which is going to cost me Minimum $190 one way trip and $380 for total going to airport and coming back home.

2nd Options is to Book a long term parking near airport and catch their shuttle service to airport which so far my search gave me cheapest quote is $313 for 34 days.

Was wondering any Ozbargainer genius have any cheaper and better option which I am not aware of?

Travel

Comments

  • verio on 27/12/2015 - 19:54
    +3

    I would check the price of renting a car with a baby seat for one day for both occasions. Might be below $300.

    • birdmaster on 27/12/2015 - 20:53

      Yes I thought of that but I am not sure any rental car office would be open by 4 am in the morning so I can drop the car at their office near airport. This is might be cheaper option only if their office would be open in early morning.

      • resubaehtgnolhcs on 27/12/2015 - 21:08
        +3

        If you use any one of of the rental car companies at the airport (eg. Hertz, Avis etc) then you don't need them to be there. You park the car at a designated spot at the terminal car park, drop the keys in a security box at their kiosk/office at the terminal and they charge your credit card accordingly. For a one day rental, this would be considerably cheaper than the other options you have so far.

        • birdmaster on 27/12/2015 - 21:11

          wow didn't know that how this works this seems really reasonable.

        • resubaehtgnolhcs on 27/12/2015 - 21:13
          +2

          @birdmaster: Yep, you can hire the car from a hertz, Avis etc near you and tell them that you will drop the car off at the airport. There is a small surcharge for doing this, but it's going to be no where near the cost of long term parking or a taxi.

        • StewBalls on 28/12/2015 - 11:22

          @resubaehtgnolhcs: +1 for this play…We do it all of the time. Works out to be way cheaper than any other option per capita! :)

  • auindie on 27/12/2015 - 20:12
    +2

    I usually prefer last train though it might be inconvenient to travel with family and big luggage .. Just a thought

    • birdmaster on 27/12/2015 - 20:55

      Train is not an option as any station is at least 3, 4 kilometres from my home as I always drive to station and park to catch train to work. At that time of morning with 2-3 suit cases and hand carries and baby stroller I don't see train any convenience.

    • resubaehtgnolhcs on 27/12/2015 - 21:16

      I haven't caught a train in a long time so i am not sure, but do they run at that ungodly hour in the morning?

  • Seng10 on 27/12/2015 - 20:17
    +2

    How about booking a shuttle service with these guys?
    http://galangshuttle.com.au/pricing.php

    • birdmaster on 27/12/2015 - 21:09

      Their prices looking ok will try to give them a call tomorrow lets see how I go. Hope will get a cheaper deal here.

  • [Deactivated] on 27/12/2015 - 22:10
    +6

    A real friend will help you get to the airport at any time of the day or night.

    I've done it a few times and have had the favour returned.
    Good friends would be happy to help

  • tghtarse on 28/12/2015 - 01:00
    +1

    Remember - if you park at any parking places other than the one located at the Airport, they do not allow kids to be transported via Shuttle Bus - so you need to drop the kids off first, park the car and go there via Shuttle.

    • birdmaster on 28/12/2015 - 15:02

      Thanks for the Heads up

  • tghtarse on 28/12/2015 - 01:05

    Found some interesting info - you only need one child seat for the child under 12 months:

    From Government website - http://roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/stayingsafe/vehiclesa…

    *Children under the age of 12 months are not permitted to travel in a taxi unless they are secured in an approved child car seat, as follows:

    Children aged less than 6 months: approved rearward facing restraint
    Children aged 6-12 months: approved rearward or forward facing restraint
    Children over the age of 12 months are permitted to wear a seatbelt while travelling in a taxi – but parents or taxi operators may wish to provide and use a child car seat.*

  • tghtarse on 28/12/2015 - 01:09
    +1

    Another option would be to take the child seat with you in the taxi when you go and then store it in the storage for 24 hours ($15 - see rates here and get one of your friends to pick up the child seat later in the day.

  • pgcs on 28/12/2015 - 08:20

    31k west of Sydney has somewhere in the Parramatta - Blacktown area. Try Rob @ http://www.heretothere.com.au/airport-transfers-sydney/
    We have used them a number of times.

    • pgcs on 29/12/2015 - 01:47

      Here to There have baby seats available on request at no extra cost (just heard from the owner)

  • dp1 on 28/12/2015 - 14:27

    You can take the car seat for the under-1 on the flight and use it overseas, in addition to the standard baggage allowance

    • birdmaster on 28/12/2015 - 15:06

      Not sure as when you book the flights and provide the info they don't even provide a seat for a kid they provide a capsule attached to the wall in front of your seats.

      • [Deactivated] on 28/12/2015 - 18:50

        dp1 meant you can take it on the flight so you can use it in a car at your destination, not on the plane.

  • peteru on 28/12/2015 - 16:28

    I have used TownCars for this purpose several times. They are great, even at 2am.

    http://www.towncarsaust.com.au/

  • babycabs on 03/05/2017 - 10:16

    You might want to check one of the dedicated child/baby transport services like sydneybabytaxi.com.au - because they specialise in transporting children and babies they guarantee to have the right baby/child seats and to turn up on time (with plenty of time to put babies in their seats) and take care of you.

    There are a few that offer this type of service.

    (Disclaimer: I built the website and mobile app).

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