Did you know that you can rent a bike at Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) airport for just $5 a day?
If you find yourself at the airport with time on your hands, you can take a bike ride on the BWI Bike Trail.
The 12.5 mile bike trail encircles the airport passing through pine forests and Andover Park, where the Thomas A. Dixon Observation Area offers a great vantage point for plane spotters.
Rent a Bike at BWI for $5 a Day
Zagster rents bikes outside the airport’s International Terminal, near the BWI Marshall Airport Light Rail stop.
You can reserve one of ten self service bikes for a daily rate of $5 for up to 12 hours. This has got to be the deal of the century!
Bikes come with seven gears, front and rear lights, a bell, and a front basket. Riders can make reservations with Zagster via an app available from the App Store or on Google Play.
The BWI Bike Trail
Photo from accounty.org
The BWI Bike Trail begins at the Linthicum light rail station, runs past a historic property on the grounds of the airport, the Benson-Hammond House.
The trail continues along Aviation Boulevard to the Stewart Avenue Bridge.
At the bridge, continue traveling west to the Thomas A. Dixon, Jr. aircraft observation area where there is a playground, bike racks, and restrooms.
Most of the trail is paved, with some boardwalk areas over wetlands.
This trail seems to be a favorite for bikers and plane spotters alike. Now you can enjoy it even if you don’t have a bike. BWI, which was originally named Friendship International Airport, is indeed the friendliest airport around!