Do you get a taxi to/from the airport or do you ask a friend/family for a lift ?

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If stupid o'clock and/or airport is miles away then assuming taxi.

My friend will always ask me for a lift, regardless of what airport. I think this is a piss take and if you are going away then you need to factor in the cost of a taxi ?

We did the premiere inn stay and park last time. We had to be at airport for 4.30am so drove up night before, stayed in premier inn next to airport and then drove and parked in the stay car park at airport. I had a discount thing through work and the stay and park worked out £10 more than just the park.

I would never ask anyone for a lift to and from an airport. If someone offers, I take them up on it, but I'd never ask.

We always drive and use airport parking, but we’re a long way from an airport.

It’s cheeky of her to ask. But either say no, or ask for lifts from her in return when you go to an airport.

I'd never pick someone up from an airport or indeed ask anyone.

I always drive.

Closed mouths don’t get fed. Just say no. No harm in asking.

If you have those airports within reasonable distance than surely there are public transport options?

I usually take public transport - but I book my flight times accordingly. If I am landing very late at night I use a local taxi firm for part of the journey. Similar if I end up with strikes being an issue.

I've never thought to ask a friend... they have their own busy lives. If family are around they will always offer though. Always.

@OhSoSharkie there are loads of public transport options near us. Plus my friend drives too.

I think that is taking the piss a bit then - particularly the stupid o'clock timings.

I have had one flight that was very early and I couldn't rely on public transport or a taxi (may have been in COVID), we went to the airport very late the night before and just hung around for a while - it was only a few hours before we had to go through anyway and there's some great quiet spots for sleeping in LHR T5.

If someone routinely asked me for ridiculous favours then I would deliberately reduce my level of friendship with them, so yes there is harm in being demanding.

I would never ask anyone for a lift to the airport and don't understand why this is a thing. We always drive and park as it's usually way cheaper than a taxi. The only people we would ever take is our young adult DC but even then they rarely ask.

Occasionally ask parents for a lift but only if it means them getting up after 6am. My dads insured on our car anyway so it's out petrol and mileage still.

Going away soon and we're driving and parking. Its a pain with kids and baggage. But we're paying a bit more for meet and greet. Its worth it with young kids imo.

Wouldn't dream of asking a friend for a lift or using parents petrol and mileage.

Why is saying No awkward?

We used to live super close to the airport so we would get a lift and also give lifts. We have moved further away now so we got taxis last summer. This year we are flying from a different city to where we live so will be driving and paying for parking.

Your friend clearly expects the lift which is taking the piss.

I wouldn’t ask for a lift unless offered.
if I’m alone and flying from Manchester I’ll get the train- drive elsewhere. Usually get a lift to the train station.
Family holiday with the teens it’s either taxi- Manchester or drive if Leeds or elsewhere x

@dontforgetme yes, she expects the lift.

@MostlyHappyMummy how do you say no and then give the weak reason ''just because I don't want to' when my friend knows I will be around/free to do it. I need to get more tougher and not overthink the no and what my friend will think when I say no. I cannot control what she thinks/perceives etc after I say no.

Do you use the airports and does she give you a lift?

If you can't just say no, invent a reason like a big work event or long drive to visit a relative the next day that you don't want to be tired for.

We always drive and park. We have kids in car seats so it's too much hassle doing taxis (also more expensive than well-planned parking), I'd never ask for a lift, and there's no public transport, or at least, none without about 5 changes, considerable expense, and taking at least 3 times as long as driving. I wouldn't give someone a lift unless I was waving them off on a big trip or something.

I usually get the coach up. As it's 3 hours one way (or 2 on the train plus changing to a bus) I don't think it's reasonable to ask!

@Bjorkdidit I have never once asked her for a lift to the airport or anywhere else. we make our own way there and back. and we travel a lot as we both have close family oversees. Maybe I need to start asking her. Dh would feel very uncomfortable with that though and would never want to do that.

Say no for goodness sake. I never pick up from the airport and I would never expect to be picked up (this includes DH). We live in Sydney and it’s about a 50 minutes drive each way for us plus tolls plus extortionate short term parking. Train is easily accessible or you factor the cost of an Uber into your trip,

You should care less what your "friend" thinks about you and care more about what you think about her cheeky, demanding asks. I mean fair enough if it was close and was at the weekend or early evening, but expecting you to get up at silly o clock for her when there are paid alternatives, honestly I think you're a bit daft for ever doing it in the first place.

We try and not get silly o'clock flights but when we do we get a taxi, .a sensible time we will ask our DC they don't mind if they can do it they will.

We tend to drive and book airport parking. If it's the DC we will drop them off but they are still students.

Just tell your friend that you can't manage, you don't even have to give a reason. Say it quickly and just the once like pulling off a plaster !