MilesBuzz! - Frequent Parker Programs — Which One Do You Prefer?




Canarsie
Oct 4, 03, 8:09 pm
After doing a couple of searches in the MilesBuzz! forum, I was surprised to find that there is not a definitive thread pertaining to the earning of free parking, points and/or miles as a result of being a member of a frequent parker program.

There are many threads devoted to the earning of points and miles in airline, hotel and rental car programs. With the not-so-recent advent of national airport parking chains, I thought an informative thread detailing the benefits of frequent parker programs around the United States would be useful and helpful. I do not know about international airport parking lots, but they could be included here too if it is pertinent.

The goal of this thread is to make FlyerTalkers aware of the choices that are available when parking a vehicle at the airport, and then decide who has the best frequent parker program and benefits best tailored to their needs. If one has a choice of airports, at which airport should one park one’s vehicle? Who offers the most benefits? Can a parking space be reserved on the Internet? What other services does that company offer, such as car washes, minor vehicle repair (such as charging dead batteries, etc.) or automobile detailing? Most importantly, what are the benefits offered by that frequent parker program?

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I park at the Atlanta airport location of Pre-Flight Parking (http://preflightparking.com/home.shtml), which charges US$7.50 per day (US$10.00 per day for covered parking) and always has parking available, from my personal experience.

Benefits: Free parking: for every US$112.50 I spend on parking there, I receive a flexible certificate redeemable for up to five days of free parking, or US$37.50 towards consecutive days of covered parking Faster exit with a credit card express lane, although one does not need a credit card with a valid membership card Guaranteed parking space in any PreFlight parking lot Convenient billing on the credit card of your choice (which means one can earn miles if one has a credit card that ofers that benefit) Monthly statement sent to you with breakdown of parking charges, although I personally think this could have been better designed and, last but not least, Atlanta Frequent Parkers now earn 250 Delta Air Lines SkyMiles for every 15 days of parking!Sometimes the shuttle bus service can be spotty, but overall I would recommend them. I also get a free USA Today newspaper on the shuttle bus.

The Parking Spot (http://www.theparkingspot.com/index.cfm?id=Home&flash=yes) is another company which has a frequent parker program called The Spot Club (http://www.theparkingspot.com/Login_spotclub.cfm?NextPage=/spotclub/index.cfm). I have never parked with The Parking Spot and thus have no personal experience with them — maybe someone with experience with them can offer more detailed information derived from personal experience?

Does anyone else have any information on other frequent parker programs worldwide, and whether one can earn free parking, points and/or miles with that respective program? Which one do you prefer, and why?


alan32
Oct 4, 03, 9:39 pm
Canarsie - great topic!

I'm in the Northeast (CT) and use AVISTAR Parking. They are my company's perferred so we get great discounts. They have an Express Club. What I like about it the most is that when I get back to the lot my car is waiting with the receipt on the dash (or passenger seat) and it's just "throw the carry-on in the car and go". What I like least is that the Club is not free ($15/yr). However, I get to use the corporate discount for personal travel, so really the discounts outweigh the yearly fee. Some locations do accept reservations. AVISTAR is at the following locations:
BDL
EWR (2 locations)
JFK
LGA
ORD
PHL
Here are the rest of the details:

PARKING DISCOUNT - Express Club members receive a 10% discount on parking at all AviStar locations or, if you already have a corporate rate with AviStar it will automatically be linked to your membership.
EXPRESS EXIT - Members present their Express Club card each time they check-in so we can have your receipt waiting for you in your car charged to your designated credit card.
PRIORITY RESERVATIONS – reservations “exclusively for Express Club members” are set aside at the AviStar Reservation Center to insure the last available parking space is always set aside for members. To guarantee your parking space, make a general reservation online or for a Express Club Priority Reservation just call us toll-free at 1-800-621-PARK (7275) Mon-Fri 8am to 7:30pm and Sundays 1pm to 6pm.
NEW MEMBER BONUS – All new members receive two Express Club Bonus Certificates. Each one can be used for a free car wash, indoor upgrade (park indoors and pay the outdoor price) or one day of free parking. Please note – indoor parking and car care services are not available at all locations.
FREE FIRST YEAR MEMBERSHIP – Express Club membership costs $15 per year and this fee is waived to all new members for one year.

They also have online coupons for various discounts on services.

Website: www.avistarparking.com (http://www.avistarparking.com)

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cordelli
Oct 4, 03, 11:15 pm
Other end of Connecticut, and I too always use Avistar at the New York Airports. The express club has been great, but lately the online coupons usually offer way better deals for parking. I'm not ready to give up the express club yet though. Indoor parking, oil changes, detailing and car transfers between the airports when necessary.


jabez
Oct 5, 03, 6:47 am
Canarsie
I also use Pre-Flight and find then the best.I get a 50% discount and my rate makes it impossible to beat. Generally,I can get to and from my car faster than the airport lots with shuttle service (Though the West lot is the best shurt-term quick alternative).

xyzzy
Oct 5, 03, 9:49 am
Am I missing something? I've found Avistar to be *really* expensive (at least at EWR). Their rate seems to be $13.95/day+tax This site (http://www.longtermparking.com/) has links to coupons for parking places all over the US. At EWR you can easily find places that charge a lot less than Avistar. I usually use Corporate Parking which is currently $9.75 all-in at their AAA rate.

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6779br
Oct 5, 03, 10:33 am
I use PreFlight at BWI Airport. Costs $9 per day but occasionally they send out coupons showing a $2.00 discount per day with the 7th day free. They're located about 7 minutes from the terminal. All the conveniences mentioned by other posters also apply here. I don't know if they have a frequent parkers club at this location.

dmanphoenix
Oct 5, 03, 10:59 am
Phoenix Airport off site Thrifty Parking $4/day if using coupon available at the thrifty.com web site and every 3 stays you get 250 miles on various airlines. I use it for AWA.

PCA Parking gives you 5 Free days parking for every 31 days that you pay for. PCA gives the best service.

nsx
Oct 5, 03, 11:07 am
PCA (parkingcompany.com) recently modified its program. They now award you one free stay up to 10 days for each 31 days you park. If you can use the full 10 days, that's quite a big rebate.

That said, at OAK I use Expresso, which has no frequent parking program. Expresso's $5 rate (with no taxes added!) beats the $8+tax discounted rate at PCA even considering the parker program.

SS255
Oct 5, 03, 11:43 am
I tested the Parking Spot at LAX a few weeks ago, but did not join their frequent parking program because I forgot to sign up prior to exiting the structure (will do that next time).

Overall, I was extremely pleased with the ease and convenience of getting to/from the terminal. Their shuttles run very often, unlike some of the other parking lot shuttles, and are spanking new, and thus very clean. They also give you a free bottle of water when you get on the shuttle (and get off, upon your return).

One thing I really liked about the Sepulveda structure at LAX (LAX has two Parking Spot locations) is that it's a big parking garage with an elevator, as opposed to a spread-out lot. I find this layout to be more convenient than the sprawl of LAX lots such as Park One, or LAX lots B & C.

Out of all of the LAX parking facilities I've used, I think the Parking Spot is the most user-friendly. They are a bit pricey (3 price categories: valet, covered parking & rooftop parking), but the convenience factor is worth a few extra dollars to me - which is where being a memboer of the Spot Club could really come in handy.

cordelli
Oct 5, 03, 1:30 pm
Avistar's list price is $14 a day, but it's like buying a camera, nobody should be paying list. They have coupons that discount it, you can go through sites like longertermparking.com and some of the other long term reservation places that will get you in there for $10 a day, you can show your AAA card and save 10 or 15% (forget which), you can get a discount with their express club, etc, etc, etc.

There are times, like when parking your car you want to see again without it being full of scratches, or want a ride back to the parking lot within a few minutes after you call for it, that the least expensive parking lot isn't always the best option. If that was the case I'd use the long term lot, but for me it's not about saving money, I'd gladly pay a few extra dollars a day and know the car will be ready and still there when I get back.

monitor
Oct 5, 03, 10:10 pm
The best Avistar deal can be found at http://www.airportdiscountparking.com
The deals are:
1 - first day free and $2 per day off the regular rate thereafter, and
2 - $69.95 a week.
Also, Avistar seems to fudge a bit on the Newark city parking tax by applying part of the payment to the (non-taxable) bus rides to and from the airport and only part of it to (taxable) parking.

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nwr1txg
Oct 6, 03, 12:22 pm
Park’ N Fly also offers a free park of up to 7 days after 34 paid parking days. A nice treat when traveling for leisure with the family!

MisterNice
Oct 6, 03, 12:35 pm
Yep! I totally agree with you. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum73/HTML/000396.html

MisterNice

Beckles
Oct 6, 03, 1:08 pm
I know there's a few off-site parking companies here in CLT, but considering the airport parking is only $2.75/day, I don't know how they stay in business ... who needs a frequent parker program with rates like that?

cordelli
Oct 6, 03, 2:28 pm
There are many airports that I wouldn't feel safe parking my car, even if it was free. It's why the off site lots stay in business, because people don't trust their car in the airport lot, or in the case of winter trips, getting a car cleaned off with snow and warmed up is worth a few extra dollars a day.

rbAA
Oct 6, 03, 2:36 pm
When parking at SFO, use Park SFO. Always have one day free and Club SFO members receive unlimited two days free coupons, at least the last few months, and even one seven day free coupon this month.

HeHateY
Oct 6, 03, 11:43 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SS255:
I tested the Parking Spot at LAX a few weeks ago, but did not join their frequent parking program because I forgot to sign up prior to exiting the structure (will do that next time).

Overall, I was extremely pleased with the ease and convenience of getting to/from the terminal. Their shuttles run very often, unlike some of the other parking lot shuttles, and are spanking new, and thus very clean. They also give you a free bottle of water when you get on the shuttle (and get off, upon your return).

One thing I really liked about the Sepulveda structure at LAX (LAX has two Parking Spot locations) is that it's a big parking garage with an elevator, as opposed to a spread-out lot. I find this layout to be more convenient than the sprawl of LAX lots such as Park One, or LAX lots B & C.

Out of all of the LAX parking facilities I've used, I think the Parking Spot is the most user-friendly. They are a bit pricey (3 price categories: valet, covered parking & rooftop parking), but the convenience factor is worth a few extra dollars to me - which is where being a memboer of the Spot Club could really come in handy.

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You missed the most important thing!

Parking Spot at Selpulveda also has a door that allows access to and from the LAX In 'n' Out. This is perhaps its greatest feature, and the reason I use them.

SS255
Oct 7, 03, 11:13 am
I didn't notice that. Excellent point!

SkiAdcock
Oct 7, 03, 11:55 am
What's the parking lot that's next to Term 1 at LAX? I live so close to LAX that I normally cab to/from, but I have a bunch of personal trips coming up & might consider doing a parking thing if I can get a decent rate to offset the inconvenience of having to go to a lot (vs walking out the door & getting in a cab).

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Sharon

dartboard
Oct 7, 03, 2:44 pm
I usually use Avistar, but the wait at JFK is much too long. The coupons make them pretty reasonable, but beware - with the free day coupon they often say that it must be 48 hours.

nsx
Oct 7, 03, 3:57 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SkiAdcock:
What's the parking lot that's next to Term 1 at LAX? </font>


ParkOne. Now operated by ParkNFly but NOT participating in their frequent parker program. Show your Rapid Rewards card (Southwest Airlines) and get a 20% (I think) discount, a bit better than the AAA discount.

SS255
Oct 7, 03, 4:02 pm
SkiAdcock, I think you're referring to ParkOne. To my recollection, their rates were a bit higher than the Parking Spot ($14.95+tax/day, as opposed to $9.95+tax/day for rooftop parking at the Parking Spot). ParkOne's location is killer on the outbound, but it can be a bit inconvenient on the return if you have heavy bags & have to wait for the shuttle to drive around the huge expanse of the parking lot to get to the shuttle stop closest to your car.

They do have a website (parkonelax.com - sorry, too computer illiterate to figure out how to post a link), which lists a frequent parking program & has printable discount coupons.

Point to note: the Parking Spot has a second location on Century Boulevard, which would probably be the more convenient location from the 405N, unless you plan to head up Sepulveda & grab an In -n- Out burger on your way.

TribeFlyer
Oct 8, 03, 4:50 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by 6779br:
I use PreFlight at BWI Airport. Costs $9 per day but occasionally they send out coupons showing a $2.00 discount per day with the 7th day free. They're located about 7 minutes from the terminal. All the conveniences mentioned by other posters also apply here. I don't know if they have a frequent parkers club at this location.</font>

They do! When they claim the lot is full (think holiday weekends), just flash the red frequent parker card, and they guarantee you a spot.

Racefan6
Oct 9, 03, 7:26 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TribeFlyer:
They do! When they claim the lot is full (think holiday weekends), just flash the red frequent parker card, and they guarantee you a spot.

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And I have always been able to use the $2.00 off per day coupon on their website.

http://preflightparking.com/lo-bwi.shtml

Click on print-friendly web coupon.

For me the biggest advantage over the airport long-term parking is that they drop you off right at your vehicle.

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AA, Onepass, Skymiles, Hhonors Gold, Starwood Gold

Mr. July
Oct 9, 03, 3:13 pm
BWI preflight is great - I started using it when they expanded the Amtrak/MARC garage and restricted it to monthlies (and I haven't gone back since it opened back up to everyone)

Note that the old $2 web coupon expired at the end of last month. The current one is only for $1.50/day. However, www.longtermparking.com (http://www.longtermparking.com) will lead you to a $2.00 coupon good through mid-November (thanks, xyzzy for the link in the above post - hadn't seen that before)

CMW
Oct 9, 03, 3:52 pm
I started out with ParkNFly in New Orleans and discovered they are also at IAH so I have used the same cards.

There is a free day coupon here. They also give AAA discount.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/Forum105/HTML/009277.html



At Hobby I have started to use Sunpark. There is an ENT coupon for them as well as a discount for Southwest RR members (20% I think) I also recently bought a book of 5 days of pre-paid parking from them for approx $25.00. They had a deal going where buy 1 travel pack get 1 free. That means I got 10 days of parking for $25.00. I'll be using it next week so I'll report back if there is any downside.

exitrow
Oct 10, 03, 5:51 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by nsx:

ParkOne. Now operated by ParkNFly but NOT participating in their frequent parker program. Show your Rapid Rewards card (Southwest Airlines) and get a 20% (I think) discount, a bit better than the AAA discount.</font>
If you join their club you will get "one free day" coupons on a regular basis. When I use them it usually equates to a 25% or 33% discount.

TribeFlyer
Oct 10, 03, 12:03 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Mr. July:
BWI preflight is great...
Note that the old $2 web coupon expired at the end of last month. The current one is only for $1.50/day. However, www.longtermparking.com (http://www.longtermparking.com) will lead you to a $2.00 coupon good through mid-November.</font>

Thank you Mr. July! I printed it out, then checked Airport Fast Park (http://www.airportfastpark.com) to see if they could match it--they're currently running an internet coupon for $6/day at their Blue Lot and $5/day on weekends! That beats out Preflight, and they're closer to the terminal.

LUVSWA
Oct 11, 03, 3:48 pm
I had done nearly every lot near BWI until 2 years ago when I tried Pre-Flight...they are the best.

The two best benefits are the 5 free days for every 15 paid days and the guaranteed parking (I have had to use it more than once). Using the coupon gets you down to $7/day and shuttles run frequently.

I have used Avistar in PHL and they are awful! It took 20 minutes to make the rounds and get to the airport. The shuttle was in disrepair and the lot layout chaotic.

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Randy
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HH Gold; WN CP; NW Gold Elite

xyzzy
Oct 17, 03, 10:41 am
Based on some suggestions above I signed up for the Avistar corporate parking program. The stuff just arrived and at EWR I get a whopping 10% off of their $14.49/day rate. I can also get a free year of their Express Club program with the same exciting 10% discount. Nothing says that these are combinable, but even if they are it still comes to $11.59 plus the 15% Newark parking tax. No thanks, Avistar.

Corporate parking is still $9.75 all in, so they remain my current choice.

After experiencing Mr. B's once, I shan't be using them again. (Incidentally, I think they are owned by Avistar as my receipt from there said Avistar!)

gunn
Oct 17, 03, 4:04 pm
The best site I've found for parking discounts to date has been http://www.longtermparking.com
They have coupons and discounts grouped by state and airport.

At IAH, I use AMPCO Parking.
1) Parking is $10/day for covered parking (a must for Houston) but there is a coupon available from longtermparking.com for a FREE day after a 3day minimum stay. For example, parking from Friday Afternoon to Sunday night only costs $20 instead of $30+tax

2) For every 15 days worth of paid parking, you receive 2 days free. Not much compared to other places I've parked, but its a nice perk.

3) For every Frequent parker card you fill up (15 days), you are supposed to receive 200 Continental Onepass miles. Its been hit or miss on receiving these miles but its a nice surprise to see when you log in every so often.


In Dallas (DFW) I was always a big fan of PCA Parking. The coupons you can get off of longtermparking.com lowered the $10/day daily rate for indoor parking down to $6.50. 30 days worth of paid parking nets you 10 days free. A great deal but since I don't live in Dallas anymore its kinda useless for me.

FWIW, I've heard good things about Wallypark.
They aren't at any airports I fly out of yet (Seattle and LAX only) but the WallyGuard protective walls between cars would be worth my money anyday. I don't know why more parking places don't have this feature. Hell, I'd pay more money to know that some slack-jawed yokel in his SUV isn't flinging his door into my car.

It's kinda scary to think there are some months where my Audi is parked at the airport more often than in my garage. sigh.


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hoangb
Oct 18, 03, 1:30 pm
What kind of parking programs are available at John Wayne Airport in Orange County?

murpwv
Dec 8, 03, 3:10 pm
xyzzy- what was wrong wth Mr. B? I was thinking of changing from Corporate since they let you lock you own car and offered free car wash.

onedog
Dec 9, 03, 12:03 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by SS255:
I tested the Parking Spot at LAX a few weeks ago, but did not join their frequent parking program because I forgot to sign up prior to exiting the structure (will do that next time).

Overall, I was extremely pleased with the ease and convenience of getting to/from the terminal. Their shuttles run very often, unlike some of the other parking lot shuttles, and are spanking new, and thus very clean. They also give you a free bottle of water when you get on the shuttle (and get off, upon your return).

One thing I really liked about the Sepulveda structure at LAX (LAX has two Parking Spot locations) is that it's a big parking garage with an elevator, as opposed to a spread-out lot. I find this layout to be more convenient than the sprawl of LAX lots such as Park One, or LAX lots B & C.

Out of all of the LAX parking facilities I've used, I think the Parking Spot is the most user-friendly. They are a bit pricey (3 price categories: valet, covered parking & rooftop parking), but the convenience factor is worth a few extra dollars to me - which is where being a memboer of the Spot Club could really come in handy.

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I have parked at almost every lot at LAX in search of the perfect combination of price, convenience, benefits and frequent parker program, and IMHO The Parking Spot at LAX is far and away the best operation. Both locations are superbly run and very importantly, the shuttles are frequent. As mentioned by ss255, when you drop off/pick up your car your car, the driver will give you a chilled bottle of water and a stack of USA Today's are usually available on the shuttle. The shuttle drivers and other employees are generally very friendly and pleasant.

The price is pretty competitive, and with the One Free Day of Parking (NO MINIMUM STAY!!!) coupon from LongTerm Parking.com (http://www.longtermparking.com), for shorter stays, the price can't be beat. If you are only doing a one day trip, the price is extremely competitive (FREE!!!!).

Their frequent parker program is great. After every stay, your frequent parker card is stamped. After twelve stays (including free days if you use the above mentioned coupon), you get twelve consecutive days free. I have used the free days for family vacations and free ain't too shabby.

I don't understand why folks would park anywhere else at LAX. I would never park at ParkOne (unless going on a very short trip wtih WN @ Terminal 1 and I am running late), because your car is exposed to the jet exhaust and the sun beats down on your car. Also, the Park One price verges on extortion.

SkiAdcock
Dec 9, 03, 12:45 pm
Thanks for the update! I think for some trips it's still more cost-effective (and less time-consuming) for me to just cab it-I live in Manhattan Bch so cabs aren't that expensive, but for others it might come in handy.

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Sharon

nsx
Dec 9, 03, 1:45 pm
For Manhattan Beach, MTA bus 232 goes straight down Sepulveda and Torrance bus 8 goes down Aviation. Both stop at Century and Sepulveda (or you can take the shuttle bus from 96th into LAX) and both have excellent frequency. If you live near Sepulveda or Aviation, this is mighty convenient.

SS255
Dec 9, 03, 4:55 pm
The Parking Spot also has wallet-sized cards in every van with the number for dispatch when you return, or better yet -- program the number into your cell phone. You can call them, and they'll immediately dispatch a shuttle to pick you up if one is not already en route. There's no reason to ever wait more than 5 minutes for a return pickup.

SS255
Dec 17, 03, 7:29 pm
A co-worker of mine just returned from a trip, and informed me that my company has a 20% corporate discount with The Parking Spot. I had no idea, and it never occurred to me to ask. Just thought I'd mention this in case anybody else "didn't think to ask," either.

Ken hAAmer
Dec 18, 03, 6:09 am
For my needs, the best frequent parker programs are Avis and National, followed closely by Hertz and a Canadian outfit called Discount Car rental.

I receive a minumum of 1000 miles every trip, and sometimes as many as 3000 miles.

pseudoprime
Mar 19, 04, 2:18 pm
This has been a very useful thread for me -- I've already earned one 5-day certificate from Preflight out of BWI and am well on my way towards another.

Unfortunately, I have some interational flights I'll need to take out of IAD. Can anybody recommend a Dulles location with a frequent parking program? A quick web search turned up nothing.

bhatnasx
Mar 21, 04, 2:11 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by TribeFlyer:
Thank you Mr. July! I printed it out, then checked Airport Fast Park (http://www.airportfastpark.com) to see if they could match it--they're currently running an internet coupon for $6/day at their Blue Lot and $5/day on weekends! That beats out Preflight, and they're closer to the terminal.</font>

Agreed - Airport Fast Park is good for BWI - when you sign up, they send you a coupon for 4 free points (8 points for a free day) or a free car wash. The $5/$6 coupons expire on 3/31, but from what I understand, they recycle the coupons & just change the dates.

bhatnasx
Mar 21, 04, 2:13 am
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by pseudoprime:
This has been a very useful thread for me -- I've already earned one 5-day certificate from Preflight out of BWI and am well on my way towards another.

Unfortunately, I have some interational flights I'll need to take out of IAD. Can anybody recommend a Dulles location with a frequent parking program? A quick web search turned up nothing.</font>

I don't think that there are any long-term parking lots at IAD - I think their new garage is reasonably priced though.

zapper
Mar 21, 04, 3:06 pm
Anyone have any suggestions for cheap any easy overnight parking at MCI?

Ken hAAmer
Mar 22, 04, 7:08 pm
I missed this thread the first time around, but my favourite "Frequent Parker Program" is Avis, followed closely by National.

IMStill4Travel
Mar 22, 04, 7:31 pm
Mine is called "Action Limo" http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/wink.gif Always on time...in/out of the airport easily..and I earn credit card miles. FWIW..I would never, ever leave any of my vehicles in the airport parking lots. The off site lots are a little better, but I still would rather the car service...much easier. http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/smile.gif

gutt22
Mar 23, 04, 11:53 am
I really like the Parking Spot frequent parker program. You get one free parking stay (regardless of length) after ten stays. It works great for me because I make lots of one- and two-night trips, then can use the free one for a longer parking stay. I've found there service to be great, too. (IAH and HOU are my home bases.)

Stefan Daystrom
Mar 23, 04, 9:06 pm
<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by onedog:
I don't understand why folks would park anywhere else at LAX. I would never park at ParkOne (unless going on a very short trip wtih WN @ Terminal 1 and I am running late), because your car is exposed to the jet exhaust and the sun beats down on your car. Also, the Park One price verges on extortion.</font>
Well, if using Terminal 1, ParkOne means you've got a 3 to 4 minute walk (no wait time!) from a typical space to the right of where you pull in off of Century, and the same going back. That's probably less than the walk to the entrance to terminal 1 from the far gates!

I don't know anything about The Parking Spot, but with most private lot shuttles at many (if not all) hours you have to call from the terminal to get the shuttle to come to you, then of course the shuttle has to meander the loop. (Or with the public lot shuttles, you never know long your wait for the right one is going to be, how overcrowded it will be, and again it has to meander the loop.) Being able to simply walk to your car in 4 minutes is an unbelievable joy compared to all that (tho 4 minutes obviously only applies from terminal 1).

On rates, if you're a Rapid Reward member you get a 20% discount, or the coupons give you 1 day off with a minimum 3 day park, and in some cases (a 3-day trip) this works out VERY competitive with other lots much further away.

Plus I've never encountered a "sold out" at ParkOne, even on Thanskgiving, whereas I've had unpredicable problems on peak days at many other places, and nearly missed planes simply because the first lot I tried didn't have spaces available.

Also, I want to pay with Diners Club, and mighty few parking places other than ParkOne seem to accept that.

Finally, my car is under the sun if I leave it at home too, and it's under the sun all day at work normally, so I don't see much difference. And since I save $$$$ (or is that $$$$$?) by always buying used cars, it's not SO big a deal to have the car get a little dirtier. (And in my experience the grime is actually less at Park One than in city lot B for whatever reason.)

minnie
Mar 24, 04, 10:38 am
Are there any frequent parker lots in PHL? I usually park at SmartPark but they don't offer any frequent parking programs (that I know of).

monitor
Mar 24, 04, 6:15 pm
ParknFly has now opened at FLL and it seems to be the best service of this type that I have ever seen. It is in a really easy to access location at the end of I-595 and I now have used it twice, both times returning about midnight, and both times a van was around to pick me up within five minutes of my arrival. Also, each time a van was at my car to take me over before I finished getting my bag out of the trunk.
There are free day coupons around on the web and the usual AAA and senior discounts are available.

SS255
Mar 24, 04, 7:38 pm
I've used The Parking Spot at LAX numerous times since my last post. I haven't ever had a capacity problem, even over Thanksgiving -- plenty of rooftop (i.e. cheapest) parking available in their Sepulveda lot. The vans are spacious & plentiful, and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a pickup at LAX, or 2 minutes for a ride to LAX. It's a tremendous improvement over lots B & C. I haven't used Park One in a while, so I can't really say how the Parking Spot compares to Park One.

[This message has been edited by SS255 (edited Mar 24, 2004).]

Canarsie
Jan 16, 06, 6:48 pm
I park at the Atlanta airport location of Pre-Flight Parking (http://preflightparking.com/home.shtml), which charges US$7.50 per day (US$10.00 per day for covered parking) and always has parking available, from my personal experience.The charges are now US$8.00 per day and US$12.00 per day for covered parking, and have been for a while.

The Internet web site is Pre-Flight Parking (http://preflightparking.com/) for additional information.



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