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Don’t park at DIA!

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June 14, 2024 by Alex McGregor

For a Colorado local, our beloved and bizarre DIA is the home base for all of our out of town adventures.  Let’s talk challenges of parking at Denver International Airport. Sure, it seems like a convenient choice at first glance, but buckle up because we’re about to explore the potential dangers and headaches that could await your beloved vehicle.

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Finding Parking

Picture this: you’re all set for your trip, cruising to the airport, and then… uh-oh, where on earth do you park? Finding a spot can feel like trying to find a needle in a haystack, especially when the lots are unexpectedly completely full. It’s like a game of musical chairs, but with cars… not very fun, right? You may end up being stuck paying high fees to park in the garage or worse yet, not find parking at all and miss your flight.

Hail

And let’s not forget about the unpredictable Colorado weather. Hail storms? Oh, they’re not just a possibility, they’re practically a Denver tradition. Imagine coming back from your vacation to find your car looking like a golf ball with all those dents and dings. Not the welcome back you were hoping for, for sure. A recent article by 9NEWS shows just how bad it can be.

Bunnies

Now, here’s a curveball for you: rabbits. Yes, you read that right. Those cute, fluffy creatures hopping around might end up munching on your car cables while you’re away. Who would’ve thought bunnies could be so mischievous, right? Don’t believe us? Check out this article by NBC News

Break-ins

And last but not least, the ultimate fear: car break-ins. While we like to think of Denver as a friendly city, car thieves don’t always get the memo. Unfortunately, leaving your vehicle unattended for days can make it a target for thieves. 9NEWS

So what are we to do? You can’t let these risks ground you here in Colorado. Thankfully we have the perfect solution – Summit Express! 🚐 Our shuttle service  offers you a safer and much more convenient alternative to parking headaches. Leave your worries behind, hop on the shuttle, and relax knowing your car won’t fall victim to hail, rabbits, or wandering eyes.

So, next time you’re gearing up for a trip from Denver International Airport, consider the Summit Express shuttle as your trusty travel companion. Because in the wild world of airport parking, a little extra peace of mind can go a long way. Safe travels, my friends! 🌟

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Our driver, Jeff, was friendly and accommodating. His contributions to our conversations made the ride fun. He tolerated 7 chatty women exceptionally well!

Using the private shuttle to get to the airport was perfect! It was so much easier than using rental cars! Summit Express will be our airport travel mode from now on!

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Wonderful service and Bruce was terrific. We will definitely use Summit Express in the future!

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Wow blown away by your service! Called to check in with me to make sure I knew where to go and everything was great! Thanks for making it so easy for me!!

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From now on, these guys are my new shuttle service when travel around Colorado. We had a mishap with our luggage while on our way to Breckenridge.  When we realized it, United Airlines called me and explained to me that I had to go back to the airport. Scott, from Summit immediately asked me if he could speak to the rep.

Long story short, Scott tried to explain to the rep that they can go back to the airport and pick up our luggage…they’ve done it before for customers in the past.  Unfortunately, United couldn’t give us a straight answer, so my friend and I had to make the 2 hour drive back to Denver.

Either way, Summit and Scott were amazing. They gave us a great rate to go back to the airport and back to Breckenridge.

Go with Summit if you plan to make trips around Colorado. I highly recommend them.

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We booked a trip to Colorado, and being Florida natives and not used to driving in the snow, we wanted to shuttle from Denver Airport to Copper Mountain Resort. A friend recommended Summit Express. The driver (Christopher) picked us up at the scheduled time, was extremely friendly and helpful. He talked with me the entire 2 hour ride to Copper Mountain and gave me lots of local information and tips that were very helpful during our stay.

The return trip was just as accommodating. I didn’t get our drivers name, but he was friendly and helpful with our baggage and airport transfer. Overall, we couldn’t have been more satisfied with the service. I strongly recommend using this express if you’re not familiar with the area and terrain.

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Frank was an awesome driver – he drove exceptionally well and at the same time kept us entertained with jokes, stories and smack talking. Everyone is the shuttle was having a blast with this dude. He really made the ride at the end of a long travel day a fun experience.

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Absolutely loved working with Summit Express! Could not have been better. We were shuttled from DIA to Breckenridge various times over two months, using 28 shuttles in total. Not once did Summit Express make a mistake, every transfer was perfect. Always on time!

We loved their friendly customer service. They were flexible when we had to change our schedule multiple times at the last minute, courteous to our needs, and they really cared about making us content with what we were buying. They are all about their customers and I could not think of a better company to use.

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The communication was top notch, which included a reminder text the day before, a phone call from the driver, and this follow up thank you email. In addition, any time I called the office everyone was very courteous & friendly. I’ll definitely be recommending your company to others & I will use it again as well. Thanks so much for the top rate service!

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Paul was a super driver, courteous and prompt!

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