Ground Transportation

Airport Parking and shuttle to terminals is available from Penn Preferred Partners including Colonial Airport Parking and WallyPark.

Penn Travel Services has obtained discount rates to ensure that Penn travelers have an excellent option, that is very convenient, when parking at the Philadelphia airport.

Visit BEN Helps:Airport Parking for list of preferred suppliers

Car Services are available by reservation.

Car services offer private, tailored services for special occasions and for travelers who may require special attention or services. Rates are generally higher for these services compared to traditional transportation. However, when authorized use of this type of transportation is required, negotiated rates with our preferred suppliers ensure that Penn travelers receive the full benefits of these specialized services, at a reduced cost. 

Visit BEN Helps:Car and Coach Services for list of preferred suppliers.

Car Sharing is an excellent resource for those living in the Philadelphia area, but have an occasional need for a car. Penn Preferred supplier is ZipCar

Car Sharing…. An Earth Friendly Alternative

When traveling locally on university business, you may want to consider the option of a car sharing service Zipcar. You can:

• Create a department account
• Join an existing department account and/or
• Create a personal account
  

Don’t forget car sharing as an alternative to the costs and hassles of personally owning or renting a car. It’s also more flexible than public transportation.

Visit BEN Helps for program details: ZipCar – Car Sharing Program.

Coach Services are available for group moves of any size, whether it be destination day trips, or over-night charters.

Please click on the A1 Limousine logo for reservation information. A1 Limousine can book your travel anywhere, domestic or international.

For your convenience, A1 are open 24 hours / 7 days a week and you will always reach a ‘live’ service specialist to assist you. Call 800-367-0070 for local and worldwide services. *P.O. PAYMENT ACCEPTED.

Visit BEN Helps for additional preferred coach suppliers: Coach Services.

Rental Cars are available both at the airport and at numerous locations around the Penn campus and Center City.

Penn’s Preferred Car Rental Supplier

The preferred rental car supplier for Penn faculty, staff, authorized students and postdocs traveling on University business is Enterprise/National. The University has preferred pricing for University sponsored travel. The rates include primary insurance for liability and physical damage. Business rates are not authorized for personal or leisure use.

The University has two payment methods for renting cars:

• Credit Card
• Direct Bill. Note, reservations booked without a valid PO# are subject to cancellation.
  

Discounts and insurance are only available when booked through SAP Concur or the Penn Enterprise/National web portal.

Insurance Coverage with Enterprise/National:

• Important: Only Enterprise and National include Damage Waiver (also known as LDW or CDW) and Supplemental Liability Coverage (SLP) as part of our Penn negotiated rates for (domestic) business related rentals.
• Decline insurance coverage on domestic rentals with Enterprise/National.
• Always purchase rental insurance on international rentals.
  

Best Practice

• For identification purposes, carry your University ID card, driver’s license, and the credit card you will use for the car rental payment.
• Requirement before renting: successful completion of the applicable courses via Workday Learning. Recertification of Driver Safety Courses is required every three years.
• Sign up for the Emerald Club
• See the BEN Helps Support Portal for FAQs and more information.
  

Personal Use By the Penn Community and Penn Visitors

The Penn Community and Penn visitors are welcome to utilize leisure use rates with Enterprise. Note: Insurance will not be included in the cost of a personal use rental.

Business Ride Share Program @ Penn

The University of Pennsylvania’s Ride Share Program has several options with Lyft. Consider the following for your business travel needs:

Lyft Pass Credits: An automated program for rides that recur regularly.

Lyft Auto Pay: Allows faculty and staff to direct bill rides to a corporate account.

Lyft Concierge: Web-based portal for booking trips on a rider’s behalf.

Lyft Codes: For single events or non-recurring rides.

Visit BEN Helps: Lyft Business Ride Share Program @ Penn for program details and FAQs.

SEPTA, the mass transit system in Philadelphia and surrounding areas, is an excellent way to get around town. It is system of buses, subways, trolleys and trains. For more information, visit SEPTA.