Best parking near PHL?
Oct 29, 2007, 3:23 pm
#1
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Best parking near PHL?
I've always tried to park in the official "ecomony parking" lot at PHL for $9/day. But there are drawbacks. Sometimes it's full, so I wind up stuck in the "long term" garage at $17/day. Even if there is space in the "economy parking" lot, it sometimes takes forever to get to the terminal because the shuttles fill up too fast and skip past waiting passengers.
I'm completely unfamiliar with the other privately-owned lots in the surrounding area. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
I'm completely unfamiliar with the other privately-owned lots in the surrounding area. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance.
Oct 29, 2007, 4:16 pm
#2
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I am a fan of preflight parking (near the Hilton). 10 bux a day, frequent nice shuttles, polite drivers who help with bags.
http://www.preflightparking.com/Home.aspx
If price is #1, the Ramada is like $7.95 a day with a coupon off their website. But they have crappy vans that are infrequent.
http://www.preflightparking.com/Home.aspx
If price is #1, the Ramada is like $7.95 a day with a coupon off their website. But they have crappy vans that are infrequent.
Oct 29, 2007, 4:18 pm
#3
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Central Air Park
There are a number of parking lots that line on Essington Avenue near PHL.
I usually park at Central Air Park for $8.00 a day, but there is another lot acrosss the street ( the name escapes me) that charges $6.95 a day, and they say that they honor all competitiors coupons.
Here is the website for Central Air Park though:
http://www.centralairpark.com/
I usually park at Central Air Park for $8.00 a day, but there is another lot acrosss the street ( the name escapes me) that charges $6.95 a day, and they say that they honor all competitiors coupons.
Here is the website for Central Air Park though:
http://www.centralairpark.com/
Oct 29, 2007, 4:38 pm
#4
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While I haven't used them myself in a while, my family always uses Pacifico when they park long term at PHL. They'll drive you in your car to the Terminal (you have to stop at their office on Essington Ave to pick up a driver, you don't just leave your car in front of PHL with your hazards on 
), then when you arrive they drive your car to the terminal and you drive away! I think they'll also do basic service and wash your car. We have had nothing but great luck with them.
http://www.pacificovalet.com/
), then when you arrive they drive your car to the terminal and you drive away! I think they'll also do basic service and wash your car. We have had nothing but great luck with them.http://www.pacificovalet.com/
Oct 29, 2007, 6:00 pm
#5
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I am a fan of preflight parking (near the Hilton). 10 bux a day, frequent nice shuttles, polite drivers who help with bags.
http://www.preflightparking.com/Home.aspx
If price is #1, the Ramada is like $7.95 a day with a coupon off their website. But they have crappy vans that are infrequent.
http://www.preflightparking.com/Home.aspx
If price is #1, the Ramada is like $7.95 a day with a coupon off their website. But they have crappy vans that are infrequent.
Oct 29, 2007, 6:06 pm
#6
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http://www.preflightparking.com/PHL.aspx
With the coupon from the website:
$7.95 per day outdoor parking
10.95 per day indoor parking
With the coupon from the website:
$7.95 per day outdoor parking
10.95 per day indoor parking
Oct 29, 2007, 6:08 pm
#7
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It's nice to hear the good reports about Preflight in PHL. I've used them several times in the past at BWI and have thought them to be well above average. Previously, there really wasn't a "better" PHL airport lot experience -- at least not a better experience at a price I'd be willing to pay.
Oct 30, 2007, 5:49 am
#10
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I never had anything but bad luck with Colonial. (discourteous drivers who usually didn't help with bags, long time to pick up)
Now I use Wally Park. ^ They are close to the airport, have drivers who help with bags, and you get a bottle of water when you leave. Look on their web site for coupons and to join their frequent parking club for a 15% discount.
Now I use Wally Park. ^ They are close to the airport, have drivers who help with bags, and you get a bottle of water when you leave. Look on their web site for coupons and to join their frequent parking club for a 15% discount.
Oct 30, 2007, 6:46 am
#11
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I agree with the Preflight comments. They also offer a AAA discount. The buses are very reliable. Have not waited more than 10 minutes (unlike some others--Kinney!) If you are coming from the north, the location is great. Maybe a better lot if you are coming from Chester and south.
Oct 30, 2007, 8:59 am
#13
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I thought this thread was referring to the penalty box on the PHL tarmac....
Oct 30, 2007, 9:21 am
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I'll throw a recommendation in for Priority Parking, although they are down Rt. 291 about 2 miles from the airport (across from McDonalds). It's a good location if you live South of the airport and approach/depart in the direction of I-95 South.
Oct 30, 2007, 1:00 pm
#15
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Throwing in my vote for Central Air Park
I think they are fairly new. I used to use Central Parking for my monthly parking in Center City, and when Central Air Park opened they sent me a day free. Only used them once, but it was smooth, quick, and secure.
http://www.centralairpark.com/
I think they are fairly new. I used to use Central Parking for my monthly parking in Center City, and when Central Air Park opened they sent me a day free. Only used them once, but it was smooth, quick, and secure.
http://www.centralairpark.com/