brp

I looked at booking history for an example:

Base: $113.70
Tax: $18.19

Then a $37.90 coupon for a total of $93.99.

But the tax was on the base $113.70.

Cheers.

Boraxo

Agreed, makes sense for 1-3 days trips where you don't want to waste time on a shuttle or that awful slow airtrain. For 1 week trips I am happy to save $$ with off-airport parking.

Agreed, but as Kacee notes the airtrain is absurdly slow (I timed at 25m door-to-door to UA terminal, which was the farthest) where I find the ParkSFO and Anza shuttle vans are always quick, at least for dropoff.

econ

No disagreement there. I've mentioned before on this thread that I really miss the buses they used to run out to LTP. In fact, I kind of wish they didn't bother to extend the AirTrain all the way out there.

And I'll raise you the journey from the AA gates in T1 back to LTP, especially factoring in the walk out of T1. I timed it a few weeks ago and it took 28 minutes from exiting the aircraft to stepping off the AirTrain at the LTP station (no checked luggage, brisk walking pace straight to the Intl A station).

KathyWdrf

Yes, ParkSFO used to charge a total of 15% taxes on base (pre-discount) rate (as also noted in posts from a few years ago), but with the "fuel surcharge," it's now a bit higher.

ETA: Just re-read this and realized that it doesn't quite make sense. It seems the taxes total only 13% now, plus fuel surcharge, as opposed to 15%?

docbert

You can normally reduce this by a few minutes by getting off at the Hyatt and crossing over to the other line, but it's down to luck of the timing between the two trains. If nothing else, keep an eye out as you're coming into the Hyatt stop, and if you see a train coming the other way it's definitely worth crossing over.

Depending on where you're headed in T3, getting off at Intl A and walking can also be a good option. Even if it's not quicker it gets some steps in for the day

econ

I do this almost every time I fly out of T3. Not only for the steps, but also that I just really want to get off the slow train by that point. I think the only time I stay on is if I'm flying out of T2, since even getting to T1 is quicker exiting the Intl A station.

brp

We also do this when we use ParkSFO. It flying out of T3, we get of at the single International terminal stop and walk to T3 rather than waiting for the bus to go through T1 and T2 first. We're usually flying AS or AA, so T2 & T1 primarily. Occasional UA.

Cheers.

Boraxo

A Tale of 2 Lots:

Last month we used ParkSFO for a few nights. Upon return the Park SFO shuttle was at the curb within 5 minutes even on a busy Sunday night.

Last week we used Anza for a one-week trip. Upon return Saturday night (International Terminal) there were NO Anza shuttles for 35 minutes. During that time we saw 4 Park SFO shuttles. Not fun waiting in the cold with the designated stop adjacent to the smoking area. Of course by that point Anza did not have room for everyone so a few patrons were forced to wait even longer. Looking at the recent reviews it appears this is par for the course since Anza apparently reduced the number of shuttles.

Of course this is not the first time we have seen this problem with Anza. As they say fool me once, the jokes on you. Fool me twice, the jokes on me. Well now it's been 3x so I guess I am the fool. But NO MAS ANZA for me, no matter how low the price.

brp

We are 100% ParkSFO. Shuttle frequency is part of the reason why.

cheers.

econ

Thinking of using ParkSFO more in the future due to the long transit time between LTP and terminals.

What's the cancellation policy at ParkSFO? Can you cancel a reservation up to a few hours before and get a full refund? Also, is there any grace period like the effective 6 hr one at LTP? Couldn't find anything about this on their website.

brp

There is no pre-payment, and reservations are not necessary. We made one once, just because, and never since. With the new building, they have plenty of space.

Get the app as it makes checking in and out easy (no ticket) as well as paying and applying coupons.

Cheerd.

emcampbe

I don’t know about the ‘reservations not necessary’ part - at peak times, I’m almost always asked whether I have a reservation (though to be honest, never really been asked for proof). I’d also say it can still be tough to find a spot, even with the newer side, at peak times. Biggest pet peave is the green/red lights are often inaccurate, I’ll go down an aisle following the green lights and often find the spot full despite the green light.

I also second the shuttle frequency as a good reason to use ParkSFO vs. Anza. Had a horrible experience with the Anza shuttle our first trip we went there, and so that was the last time we used Anza. That’s an even bigger reason not to use Anza besides the abysmal state of the lot itself - at least the area I was in.

KathyWdrf

Re: ParkSFO, just saw this popup on their website:

(Note that club membership costs $100/year.)

For comparison, current prices are listed as follows: An increase, but not a huge one -- $1 + tax per day for most people.

Kacee

It was less frequent for me, but they definitely ask about reservations at peak times. I was on occasion asked to show my boarding pass to the guy standing at the gate, I'm guessing they have an issue with non-travelers parking in the lot.
It's all about the discounts here!

SamirD

Great data points on Anza/Park SFO. I pass by both fairly regularly, but there's also a lot across from Anza affiliated with the HIlton--how is the experience there?