New math on cheapest parking at OAK
Apr 11, 2010, 4:01 pm
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During certain busy times, they can fill up (or so I've heard). According to one of their cashiers I spoke with, if you make a reservation on their web site and the outdoor parking is full, they'll park your car indoors. The "reservation" doesn't seem take any information that would let them identify you as the party having a reservation, so I'd probably print out the notice and bring it with.
Apr 12, 2010, 1:18 pm
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Used Expresso last week and as expected everything went like clockwork. Note that the $5.95 AAA coupon rate cannot be combined with the $5 off "how was your experience" coupon but can't complain at this rate. Also pleased to see that free coffee was upgraded to Peete's - that saved an additional $3 on my way home 
Coincidentally just received FastTrack coupon in the blue envelope for $4.95 per day however I find the $2 per use garbage "service fee" to be offensive, and not willing to gamble on service.
I have never been asked for a "reservation" even at the busiest times, i.e. Thanksgiving Thursday, etc. - when the lot is full they have been known to "valet" outside by blocking other spaces and then reparking those cars when space opens.
Coincidentally just received FastTrack coupon in the blue envelope for $4.95 per day however I find the $2 per use garbage "service fee" to be offensive, and not willing to gamble on service.
I have never been asked for a "reservation" even at the busiest times, i.e. Thanksgiving Thursday, etc. - when the lot is full they have been known to "valet" outside by blocking other spaces and then reparking those cars when space opens.
Last edited by Boraxo; Apr 12, 2010 at 2:40 pm Reason: fix
Aug 8, 2010, 8:30 am
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Rack rate at Expresso is now $9.95, but you can get $3 off with this coupon:
http://www.expressoparking.com/coupo...off_coupon.php
No AAA card is needed, and this beats the 15% AAA discount.
http://www.expressoparking.com/coupo...off_coupon.php
No AAA card is needed, and this beats the 15% AAA discount.
Aug 8, 2010, 11:10 am
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Expresso is indeed the cheapest of the OAK parking options (particularly with coupon) and usually smooth and hassle-free. Recently, however, bus waits at both ends have seemed to be growing.
An alternative, closer to the airport property, is Park n' Fly. While savvy FTers balk at the ordinary $13.50 daily rate (see prior posts), a $7.00 per day coupon is quite nice for the closest off-airport option.
http://www.longtermparking.com/COUPO...arknflyoak.htm
An alternative, closer to the airport property, is Park n' Fly. While savvy FTers balk at the ordinary $13.50 daily rate (see prior posts), a $7.00 per day coupon is quite nice for the closest off-airport option.
http://www.longtermparking.com/COUPO...arknflyoak.htm
Jan 11, 2011, 1:08 pm
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At the risk of being busted for cross-posting, I note the new math is $4.95 per day for outdoor parking at Expresso through March 31, 2011, thanks to this coupon:
http://www.expressoparking.com/coupo...off_coupon.php
We have not noticed any deterioration in service - the shuttles always seem to be pulling up when you arrive.
http://www.expressoparking.com/coupo...off_coupon.php
We have not noticed any deterioration in service - the shuttles always seem to be pulling up when you arrive.
Jan 11, 2011, 1:15 pm
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Perhaps this is a response to the OAK airport's offer of 3 days free for midweek travelers to southern California. That offer is at flyoakland.com
Jan 17, 2011, 4:05 pm
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One time I forgot to print the coupon before returning to pick up my car. When I went to the window to pay, I told them I forgot it. They told me that if I used my card at the exit, I would receive the lowest rate (4.95 with coupon) despite the fact that I didn't have one.
I did just that, and got the cheapest rate!
So moral: no coupon necessary if you pay at exit.
I did just that, and got the cheapest rate!
So moral: no coupon necessary if you pay at exit.
Apr 28, 2011, 12:36 am
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Current coupons (thru May 31) are $3 per day discount or 15% off and a free car wash with valet. Our car is pretty dirty so Mrs. B is going to opt for the latter this weekend And of course she's going to appreciate not having to hike in from the outdoor lot
And of course she's going to appreciate not having to hike in from the outdoor lot
May 19, 2011, 11:00 pm
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Quikpark deal: 3 days for $12.95. Hurry, deal expires in 2 hours.
Parking coupon good through November 2011.
http://www.gotdailydeals.com/eb
Parking coupon good through November 2011.
http://www.gotdailydeals.com/eb
Jul 25, 2011, 1:30 pm
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New Expresso Parking coupon for $5.95/day outdoors, valid through August 31:
http://www.expressoparking.com/coupo...off_coupon.php
http://www.expressoparking.com/coupo...off_coupon.php
Jul 29, 2011, 12:10 am
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New Groupon offer (deal ends Aug 1) - 3 days parking @ Expresso for $14.95. We splurged and bought valet for $22. Stackable up to 3 per visit. Beware the short expiration dates.
Jul 29, 2011, 1:06 am
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Groupon takes a 50% cut, leaving Expresso a mere $2.50 per day. I'd rather use the $5.95 coupon, all of which goes to Expresso. They provide good service and I don't mind paying the extra $1 per day. Also this way I am not limited to multiples of 3 days.
Aug 3, 2011, 4:42 pm
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The coupons expire soon, and don't save as much on the valet parking. And Expresso just tweeted this message:Special thanks to everyone who took advantage of our Yelp Deal and/or Groupon.