Would You Park in Someone’s Driveway?

It's very common among travelers to look to save money on airport parking, especially when on-airport parking rates appear overpriced. There are, of course, plenty of ways to avoid some costs. Depending on the length of one's trip, a taxi trip might actually be cheaper. Some airports might have very convenient connections to mass transit.

Of course, everyone should first check AboutAirportPakring.com.

But a recent travel column from Sophie Butler of The Daily Telegraph presents another interesting idea - how about parking at someones house? She notes a couple of interesting websites - ParkatMyHouse.com and YourParkingSpace. The two websites essentially do the same thing - homeowners who have spare parking/driveway space can rent it out. It appears to be a win-win - travelers can get access to cheap parking, often near an airport, while providing some extra income for those renting out the spot. The websites, of course, take a commission.

Are you comfortable leaving your car at someone's house? Is it worth the savings?

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