Everyone has a travel personality. Are you the one who has to get to the airport three hours ahead of time to make sure your gate is there? Maybe you cram all your clothes into a carry-on for a two-week vacation, or perhaps you’re the type of traveler who shows up armed with every itinerary, schedule, and plan you can think of.
Whether you’re flying out of Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) for a quick business trip or with the family on a week-long vacation, your approach to parking reveals a lot about your travel habits.
Take our unofficial airport parking personality test and see which category you fall into!
1. The Over-Planner
You have a spreadsheet for everything, your flight has been confirmed many times over. Your hotel reservation is printed. The weather has been checked every few minutes. Your packing list is even color coded.
Airport parking? It’s been booked for months.
Your airport parking personality: You know a little (or a lot!) of preparation goes a long way, and you’re usually right.
Your ideal parking strategy: Make your DTW parking reservation well in advance, download the Valet Connections app and familiarize yourself with the shuttle service before departure day.
Your travel motto: “There’s no such thing as being too prepared.”
2. The Last-Minute Sprinter
You hit the snooze four times and packed your suitcase 10 minutes before you left the house. You thrive on unpredictability, and can get ready for an airport run in record time. This stress may be calming to you, but it stresses everyone else out.
Your biggest weakness is processing how long everything takes. You deal with traffic and you don’t worry about how long those TSA lines are going to be. You’re living on the edge!
Your airport parking personality: Spontaneity over schedules is your mantra, but sometimes that optimism can get you into some dicey situations.
Your ideal parking strategy: Simplify as many steps as possible before hitting DTW. Valet Connections offers convenient off-site valet parking and complimentary airport shuttle service, so you figure, why search for an open space in a large airport lot when you can rely on DTW parking instead?
Just be sure to give yourself enough time for parking, the shuttle ride, baggage check and security. Even the fastest shuttle won’t be able to save you if you leave the house an hour later than planned.
Your travel motto: “Relax. We’ve got plenty of time.”
3. The Family Logistics Manager
You know who you are. You’re the one making sure everyone in the house gets out the door on time with everything they need. Snacks? Check. Essential documents organized by family member? Check. Everyone’s got shoes on? Check. If family travel were an Olympic sport, you would get the gold medal.
Your airport parking personality: Organization isn’t optional. It’s survival.
Your ideal parking strategy: Choose a parking provider that takes some of the logistical work off your plate.
Valet Connections offers indoor vehicle drop-off and pickup so you don’t have to navigate a huge lot towing kids and luggage. Plus, our complimentary shuttle service operates around the clock – ideal for families who need to catch early flights or return late at night.
Your travel motto: “Everybody stay together and keep up with me!”
4. The Road Warrior
You’ve been there, done that. You know DTW’s layout like your own home. You know which coffee shop has the shortest line and which magazine stand has the best books. You tune in to boarding announcements without even looking up from your laptop.
You’ve got the art of business travel down pat, and crave efficiency and reliability above all else.
Your airport parking personality: Time is valuable, so convenience is a top priority.
Your ideal parking strategy: Establish a consistent airport parking routine. If you’re a frequent DTW business traveler, you can join Valet Connections’ Loyalty Parker Club, which offers member benefits, exclusive rates and opportunities to earn rewards toward future reservations.
Your travel motto: “I could do this with my eyes closed.”
5. The Chronic Overpacker
You’re leaving on a tropical vacation in a few days. Your suitcase is jammed with 15 outfits, four pairs of shoes, and enough toiletries to open a small pharmacy. But that’s not enough peace of mind for you. You’re still overthinking things…and wondering how you’ll fit that 16th outfit into your bag.
Your suitcase is perilously close to registering over the weight limit at the airport, but you can’t bear to leave anything behind.
Your airport parking personality: You’re prepared for every possible scenario.
Your ideal parking strategy: Make the journey between your vehicle and the airport as convenient as possible.
With Valet Connections, you can drop off your vehicle and use our shuttle service rather than hike through a crowded airport parking garage with oversized luggage.
Your travel motto: “Better to have it and not need it!”
6. The Multitasking Master
You want to make every minute count. You don’t have time to take care of details like oil changes and car washes thanks to your busy schedule. And you would never think of handling those things on a weekend when it’s finally time to relax.
Your airport parking personality: Convenience is your jam, especially when it saves you an extra trip.
Your ideal parking strategy: Take advantage of services that do more than just store your vehicle.
Valet Connections offers several optional vehicle services that can be handled while you’re away:
- Full-service car washes
- Exterior vehicle washes
- Exterior detailing
- Full vehicle detailing
- Oil changes
Your travel motto: “Why do tomorrow what I can get done today?”
So, What’s Your Airport Parking Personality?
Many of us are a combination of all of these personalities, although most of us lean to one side or the other. But whatever your travel style, one thing’s for sure: airport parking shouldn’t be the most stressful or complicated part of your trip.
Come to us for convenient, affordable short-term and long-term DTW airport parking, and complimentary 24/7 shuttle transportation for the ultimate in peace of mind.
We Accommodate Every Travel Personality!
Whether you’re a chronic over-planner or a wing-it type of traveler, Valet Connections can help make your next trip through DTW a breeze. Reserve your airport parking online or call (734) 992-4946 today!