South - Entering DFW without paying a Toll?
uncertaintraveler
Jul 21, 09, 5:16 pm
Is it possible to enter DFW without paying a toll? Specifically, entering DFW and parking at the Terminal D parking facility?
From Google Maps, it looks like there are some service roads (toll-free) adjacent to International Parkway, but I've seen some conflicting information (the majority of which says you must pay a toll to enter DFW).
Lastly, if a toll is required to be paid, I know that the Grand Hyatt DFW offers complimentary self-parking, but does anyone know if that includes payment of the tolls as well?
TMOliver
Jul 22, 09, 10:12 am
Is it possible to enter DFW without paying a toll? Specifically, entering DFW and parking at the Terminal D parking facility?
From Google Maps, it looks like there are some service roads (toll-free) adjacent to International Parkway, but I've seen some conflicting information (the majority of which says you must pay a toll to enter DFW).
Lastly, if a toll is required to be paid, I know that the Grand Hyatt DFW offers complimentary self-parking, but does anyone know if that includes payment of the tolls as well?
I wouldn't attempt to reach the D parking area on any but the normal entry routes from N or S entrances.
You'll pay the "toll" when departing the airport, and the last time I attended a function at the Grand Hyatt, the "Complimentary Parking" endorsement at the hotel desk included the 'toll" (which is not really a toll in the strictest sense, simply a part of the parking charges if you use a garage/lot. I'm not sure how the hotel would treat a request for a "parker" who does not occupy a room, dine in the hotel or attend a function there.
hhoope01
Jul 22, 09, 10:33 am
The service roads along the side of DFW do not provide public access to the airport. Basically, you have the North or South entrances which each have booths to get a ticket on entry and pay the parking fee on exit.
uncertaintraveler
Jul 22, 09, 11:51 am
Thanks, all.
Since I'll be staying at the Grand Hyatt DFW, my worries about having to pay the toll have been alleviated.
oldpenny16
Jul 22, 09, 4:39 pm
The bellmen will be glad to stamp your parking card thingie. Sometimes we go over there just to eat at the Grand Hyatt and get free parking.
If you have a Tolltag in your car, make sure you don't use a Tolltag lane to enter or exit. You'll need the parking ticket for the free parking.