Consolidated "Parking at SEA" thread
 

Dearest Seattle FT'ers... where do you do your long-term parking?

I park at Thrifty car rental basically b/c the the shuttle always seems to be there within 2 or 3 minutes. (plus I can earn a whopping 250 miles for every 3 visits!)

I'm so cheap I park at an East Indian-owned (Skyway?) motel some 2 km south of the airport. $5.95 + tax ain't too bad if you are willing to wait for the shuttle.

I park at MVP which is just south of the airport. Its about 6.95 a day, maybe 7.95, I forget, but they take competitors coupons.

when we fly out of SEA,we stay one night at the Red Roof Inn ($90 or so incl tax)

It's the park & fly rate.... free parking for up to 10 days included with room. also drop-off/pick-up, coffee, paper ...and a good sleep too.

For years I have used the Doubletree (formerly Red Lion) across from SEA-TAC. It's monitored, and the hotel bus is frequent.

I've had good luck with Budget's lots out on Highway 99 -- shuttle is fast, courteous drivers, price is about middle-of-the-road ($9 per day), and you can park and lock (which I prefer).

I usually park at Masterpark lot B, just east of Hwy 99. Usually the pick-up and drop off is quick, they have valet parking (meaning your car is brought out for you) and there is a large covered area to load and unload. You also get 50 AS miles per day. http://www.flyertalk.com/airports/ft...orum/smile.gif There are often coupons in the travel section of the Seattle PI for $9.50/day.

I parked at seatacpark.com last week. It was only $1.00 per day, and the service was just as good as Thrifty, Doug Fox or Master Park. When I got there, they were full, but because I had made a reservation on their web site, they parked me anyway. I figure I saved $35 over 4 days. http://www.flyertalk.com/airports/ft...m/thumbsup.gif

Consolidated "Parking at SEA" Seattle / SeaTac thread
 

Does anyone know of any cheap parking at Sea-Tac. On my last trip I went to MVP parking (about 4 blocks from airport) and parked for a week. With AA discount they gave me a rate of 6.95 per day for the week BUT charged me for each day not just 24hour period, hence 1 week = 9 days.

Could try SEATACPARK.com. They've brought their rates down to $6/day + tax + fees, and charge on a 24 hr basis. Ajax lot 3 was charging $6/day (+tax, no fee) for a while.

I was initially loyal to Thrifty, but at around $13/day it was expensive.

I rode the wave that AJAX was throwing around Nov/Dec for $6/day. It was then $8 until 1Mar. Now it's at $10.99 (but there are coupons on line).

I have always wanted to give seatacpark.com, but I haven't yet... m,aybe next week.

Ajax's current coupon is @ $8.25/day. Extra hours are $1 each, which I think is quite fair.

No real complaints, except that I sometimes feel obligated to tip, because I am such a familiar face to the drivers.

Parking recommendations-SEA
 

For the past few years, I have been parking at the Thrifty lot on 99 & 188th. The last few months, however, the service has been getting worse and worse; rude drivers, waiting over 15-20 minutes to get picked up in the lot or the airport, drivers passing you by, etc. Does anyone have any ideas on a good offsite lot where the wait times for parking lot as well as airport pickup are consistently kept to a minumum?

Try this place: http://www.seatacpark.com

I've had good luck with them in the two times I've used them.

I haven't lived there for a couple years, but we were always very happy with MasterPark. They give Alaska Miles too.

Parking at SEA
 

Does Sea-Tac have any on-site longterm parking for less than $20/day? Their website doesn't seem to show anything between their garage fees and off-site parking.

I'm looking for something similar to PDX's parking--on-site and around $10/day. Does that exist at SEA?

Thanks in advance.

SEA's onsite parking is expensive all around. The only options are the garage. There actually used to be a price difference between hourly (3rd floor) and longer (other floors), but now it's equally expensive.

If it's any consolation, you can actually go more expensive by doing valet parking.

Sea-Tac long-term parking lot recommendations?
 

I posted the extenda-mix version of this questions in TravelBuzz, but Fredd suggested that there is more expertise here... :)

Anybody have a personal favourite long-term parking lot at Sea-Tac? We've never parked there, and are looking for a nice, safe, secure lot. I've already heard two YEAs for Shuttlepark, and one caution not to park near an exterior fence in the event of rock-throwers. :)

Cheers!

Well, since I suggested you try here, let me start with a couple of suggestions. There is a Shuttlepark and a Shuttlepark2. We have used both:

http://www.shuttlepark.com/shuttlepark/

http://www.shuttlepark2.com/shuttlepark2/

The discounted daily rate through the web coupon at SP2 is about as cheap as we've found,and we've never had a hint of a problem at either place. I suppose the suggestion about not parking near an exterior fence is a good one if one is particularly concerned.

Several years ago before we were flying so much we found an Internet site that advertised the cheapest parking I'd seen. The only catch was that you had to prepay and there were no refunds. We did, and when we showed up at this place... well, let's say I'm glad we were driving a big old Ford Crown Vic because we had to leave our keys with them too. They parked it in a kind of hilly field. The car survived but it made me suspicious.

I have the feeling as we wait in the shuttle spot at SEA that other shuttles come around a little more regularly (for example Doug Fox), but worse case, it's no problem just calling these outfits as they also cruise fairly regularly and the longest I've ever waited is about 20 minutes from the time I use the courtesy phone at the pickup area.

I'm also assuming you don't want to include an overnight because of your proximity. Sometimes there are good Park and Fly deals at motels, or even free parking at some of the outlying ones, but any of the ones we've found haven't included really secure parking.

Others with more experience may be able to offer some other alternatives. I'd be really interested to see them as well because we're always looking for something a little better.

Cheers,
Fredd

I frequently use MasterPark - Lot A for 7 -10 day stays.
http://www.masterparking.com/

You can literally walk from Lot A to the terminal if you had to, but the shuttles are always quick.

I haven't had any luck with Park-N-Fly or Doug Fox, not from a security stand point, but in my experience the shuttles have been painfully slow.

MasterPark is a little spendy though.

MasterPark is the most expensive option but they seem to have the most shuttles.

I use ShuttlePark2 most often and they're friendly and inexpensive, but I've waited up to 25 minutes for a shuttle. They also are a mile or so from the airport.

Our experience is identical to what you've described. The complimentary water bottles that ShuttlePark2 hands out on the bus are a nice touch.

We have recently gotten good deals (e.g. under $100) staying at the Courtyard by Marriott in Tukwila and the Southcenter Hampton Inn because they have free parking. The parking is right out in the open, so it doesn't meet the OP's concern about parking security, but for a ten-day trip a decent motel room, breakfast (at the Hampton) and high-speed Internet are basically free.

I always use SeaTacPark

http://www.seatacpark.com/weekly.html

I've also been happy with Shuttle Park 2. The drivers are usually friendly and helpful. The previous comment about the coupon on their web site is a good tip. Also, they have a frequent parker program. You basically get a free day for every 6-7 paid days.

Thank you all for the help! Shuttlepark 2 it is :)

I often use SeaTacPark.... if you grab the coupons out the AS in-flight magazines (although not as good as they used to be), plus take into account you get 5 free days parking for every 25 (equivalent to 1 free day for every 5 paid), it ends up being a good deal. Excellent service usually. Park your car and they pick you up immediately. Use their website to guarantee your rate. I liked the old punch card system, as the agents would often sneak a few extra punches in at times... now its all automated and legit. (Darn! hehehe!)

ShuttlePark2 is also great. Cheaper initial rate, but comparable to SeaTacPark over the long run, and a little close to the airport. I used to dislike their service (slow picking you up in the lot), but they've changed to operate more like SeaTacPark, so I use them occasionally too. User their website for their web rate.

Another little tibit of parking info... you can now park at the airport for $14.95/day ALL IN... flat rate. Business travelers can now sign up for a frequent parking card that has this $14.95 rate. This is very comparable to MasterPark Lot A, especially when you add in MasterPark's taxes and fees. The Sea Tac $14.95 rate includes taxes and fees. I use this when I'm only gone for a day or two, or if I'm running so late, I can't take the chance parking off site. Oh, and you also get 10% off Starbucks and SBC coffee in the airport.

Depending on how long you are staying....
 

The Doubletree has got park 'n fly rates for stays of 7, 10 and IIRC 14 days so if you have an early AM departure or arrive back into SEA late, it's an option. You can do your stay at the beginning or at the end. The DT shuttle is every 15 mins 24/7 and it's even walkable from the airport in a pinch.

I remember seatacpark starting at $0.99 when it first started. Still have the 5 free days from a punch card completed 2 years ago. Thankfully these don't expire.

Park 'n Fly hotels at SEA
 

The Coast Gateway offers a Park 'n Fly and they utilize MasterPark's lot. I believe you get 7 free days parking with one night's stay. Their rates are pretty reasonable as I recall, plus they have those make your own belgium waffles for their continental breakfast. Since they don't keep the cars on site they don't run out of park 'n fly space like the airport Red Lion (not to be mistaken with the Red Lion Boeing Field/Seattle South).

Red Lion Boeing Field/Seattle South does a park 'n fly with an open lot and their facility is good if you wanna go pretend you're in the days of Jackie Kennedy... hey, the Airforce 1 from that era is right down the road at the Museum of Flight. There is a Thai rest. in the lobby, okay food but avoid their Sunday brunch. The bar closes early Fri & Sat nights, they have Alaskan Amber on tap for cheaper than I've ever found in Alaska!

Ramada Limited has a Park n' Fly and you can leave your car in their underground garage. As someone else already mentioned, the Doubletree offers Park n' Fly but I think they use their own lot, which is gated but not fenced. Red Roof Inn does a park 'n fly & keeps the cars in their open access lot, but I wouldn't recommend staying there.

Budget Inn in Renton, great value but not worth the distance and the rooms aren't that great. Whatever you do, stay away from Sutton Suites, no matter how great of a deal they are offering!

I have noticed parking at SEA is really expensive. Be sure to grab a coupon book, they are available in baggage and at rest stops along the highways.

Alison
Chugiak, AK

I have always been happy with the service from MasterPark. I can just drop off the car, the luggage gets put on the shuttle, and the car is waiting and warming up when I come back.

When my stays have been longer, I've been running down to the airport with my wife, renting a car the day before our trip, and then dropping it off when departing. Reverse the process on the way back. Depending on the luggage involved, either a standard car or and SUV/van does the trick. Usually, the break even point is around 8-9 days.

I'm really glad I did that when I was gone for 5 1/2 weeks. :D

Good choice. I fly weekly, and now use ShuttlePark 2 exclusively. Make sure to sign up for their Points program at their Web site of www.shuttlepark2.com, which also can have Web special coupon rates.

I also throw my vote to ShuttlePark2. I used to use MasterPark A, because we had a corporate rate with them, but I didn't like the idea that they drove my car and that it was parked on a gravel lot. Furthermore, they never offered bottled water like ShuttlePark 2 does. And there always seemed to be hidden "taxes" that brought the rate up even higher.

One note about SP2, though, is that their rates have secretly been climbing every few months. When I first started parking there, it was $6.13/day, certainly one of the cheapest options out there. Now I think they're up to $7.27 with the coupons. Still not bad, but just beware.

Current SP2 rate is $7.76 a day with coupon, $9.95 without. Steeper than before but the day rate in the airport central garage remains $20.

The margin of adventage is a little slimmer if you're away for a week. The weekly rate in the airport central garage has just been lowered to $85. A week at SP2 would be $53 with coupon, $70 without, plus tax.

Point Club
 

Ah, yes. But if you fly a lot, the ShuttlePark2 Point Club is worth it -- parking for my last two week-long vacations have been free, because of all the business parking I do at SP2's lot. Not a bad deal.

Parking Seatac
 

Any good deals out there for parking? coupons?

How low is a "good deal" at SEA?

http://www.seatacpark.com/ lists a rate of $9.95/day plus tax with a reservation.

Or how about http://www.thriftyparking.com ? By choosing random dates it displayed online coupons for $10.95/day or $64.95/week.

Still not what I would call "cheap", but less than the advertised $22/day for the long-term airport parking.

Hello again tryinthis2,

The Budget Travel forum isn't a place on FlyerTalk to try to find parking coupons or discounts. As there's no Seattle forum, I'm going to move this to the West Forum.

Thanks, and once again, please read the purpose of forums before posting in them.

bhatnasx
Budget Travel Moderator

I like Shuttle Park 2

http://www.shuttlepark2.com/shuttlepark2/

Large lot, good service, and they give you bottled water on the shuttle ~$8 per day.

I generally use the MasterPark "A" lot at the Red Lion, directly across International Blvd. from the airport. It's $12.95/day, but you can often find coupons on their web site and they give airline miles (at least for AS). The "A" lot fills up first, so you should probably call and make a reservation. One advantage is that it's an easy 3 minute walk from baggage claim, great stretching after you've been in a plane for hours. (They also have a very regular shuttle.) Their web site always has a coupon, although thre rates are better for the "B" and "C" lots. http://www.masterparking.com/

I noticed yesterday that the WallyPark next to the Coast Hotel, one block from the airport entrance, has $9.95/day rates.

Althlough you might find cheaper rates, I personally go for convenience in terms of regular shuttles and lots closer to the airport.

Shuttlepark 2 is our choice as well, although for a longer stay, i.e. a week or more one can sometimes get a good deal here:

http://www.seatacpark.com/index.html

BLI-Flyer's comments in regard to MasterPark are accurate AFAIK so it depends on how much extra you're willing to pay for their generally more regular shuttles and shorter distance/time.

what have done in the past is find a hotel not too far away from the airport and stay the night before my flight-something around 50 dollars.you can usually leave your car there-the numbers of days vary but most are 10 days and 5.00 for each extra day.it was a 2 hour drive to the airport for me so it was cheaper for me to stay the night and leave my car rather than pay for parking for a 10 day trip and most all the hotels have shuttles to and from the airport