Parking at DFW - options, questions, suggestions
Jun 30, 2008, 12:26 pm
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One issue w/ Parking Spot North is that there are no alternatives right nearby. I recall parking there once and getting the very last spot - it wasn't even really a regular spot, in their employee parking area. As I pulled into the driveway, they placed a cone behind me to stop any other prospective customers.
As usual, I was a bit tight on time, and if one more car had gotten in ahead of me, I wouldn't have had time to find another offsite lot.
And this week is leading into a holiday weekend.
If you plan to use them, I'd see if I could reserve a spot, or at a minimum, call before leaving home to verify availability.
As usual, I was a bit tight on time, and if one more car had gotten in ahead of me, I wouldn't have had time to find another offsite lot.
And this week is leading into a holiday weekend.
If you plan to use them, I'd see if I could reserve a spot, or at a minimum, call before leaving home to verify availability.
Jun 30, 2008, 12:51 pm
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I figured this would get better traffic here than in the travel destination forums. I'm flying out of DFW this week for a two week trip. What are the offsite parking options? This one is on my dime instead of the company so thought I'd try and save a few more $$$ over the hassle of remote parking. Thanks in advance.
Houston IAH you can get off site parking for ~ $5/day so you may want to park there and fly back to DFW! (just a little Texas humor)
Jun 30, 2008, 1:30 pm
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.My advise: give them a call as soon as you're on the escalator down to the lower level.
One issue w/ Parking Spot North is that there are no alternatives right nearby. I recall parking there once and getting the very last spot - it wasn't even really a regular spot, in their employee parking area. As I pulled into the driveway, they placed a cone behind me to stop any other prospective customers.
If you are flying during peak periods and want to reserve a spot for a nominal fee, that is also an option. (I've flown near peak periods, not necessarily during them, and have neven had a problem at South)
Jun 30, 2008, 2:05 pm
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Thanks for the info guys/gals.
Jun 30, 2008, 2:47 pm
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Jun 30, 2008, 3:22 pm
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Can't you just walk between the airport and your house?
Worked for me!
Worked for me!
Jun 30, 2008, 3:28 pm
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Can't you just walk between the airport and your house?
Worked for me!
Worked for me!
^Assuming that was a mileage run to New Delhi? Quick trip, nonetheless!
Jun 30, 2008, 3:43 pm
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Do you have to make a reservation on their site to use them? Flight is at 7:40AM so I was thinking of getting there about 5:30 AM to play this one safe. Is that too early?
Jun 30, 2008, 5:45 pm
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