Landing at Glasgow Prestwick Airport is an experince like no other. The airport is small yet large in its own way. There are several car hire firms at the airport which any user with a driving licence can use. However, access will mosty depend on the avilability of the cars especially because the airport does not run 24hours a day. It is always advisable to make car hire bookings in advance where possible to avoid being stranded at night.
Flight delays and other circumstances can affect your landing and you may find yourself arriving at Glasgow Prestwick Airport close to midnight. If you do not get your desired car hire, check out the pubs or blockbuster nearby; you can lay down until the airport wakes up. Alternatively, you will need to look for benches around the terminals where you can rest as you wait for morning. Most car rental offices will open at around 6am so you can find one then and go on to your destination.
If you have not booked your car hire in advance, then make sure you carry warm clothing or sleeping bags just in case you need them. Good news is that you can still catch a late night bus. Granted you will not be as comfortable as in your own car hire but at least you can get yourself a warm bed in Glasgow. The check in desk opens early at around 4am so you will have sufficient time to check-out of your hotel and drive your car hire back to the airport. As you wait for your flight, there is no shortage of eating options at Glasgow Prestwick Airport departuer lounge. Before you go, sample some of the excuisite menus from all over the world. Moreover, you can choose to have your food cooked as you wait so you can have it just as you like it. It is a most comfortable setting whch will ensure you are relaxed even as you wait for yourflight.
Once you have returned your car hire vehicle, you have the options of coffee which is great especially in winter. Check out Caffé Ritazza and sample the best coffee specialties with delicious snacks. You can also get yourself take away snacks for later. Enchant your children and the whole family at Elvis Presley Bar which has special meals for kids. Here you can eat healthy and get refreshed for your flight.
However, if the time is not right, the food Village allows you a wide range of fresh snacks that you can take while on the air or as you like. It is a variety restaurant where one can carry sandwiches, cakes, pastries, baguettes as well as various refreshments to have later on. Keep the car hire contacts for use the next time you are coming through Glasgow Prestwick Airport.
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