Parking at the Airport [MRG]

[Starfishy]

Originally Posted by Buzzard

^ That's actually quite tempting but my luck would never allow me to get away with it. The day I'd try it would be the day they decide to have a major sting operation with lookouts all over waiting to bust my sorry ass.



This had me wondering so I just gave them a call. According to the fella I talked with it's true until you get to the additional seventh day, then it's $39 again max for the week, hence two weeks = $80. I hope he's right, cuz it's where I intend to park for an upcoming two week trip. Can anyone else confirm or deny?

It is true that you will not be charged more than $40 per week. I parked there for 2 weeks and it was $80 bucks. I have parked in the economy lot twice in the last 3 months, it works great. I would way rather walk to my car for a couple minutes than wait for them to deliver my car for a couple minutes.

[billybob123]

Originally Posted by Huntingwhale

I came back from Florida last week and did the $40/week parking. Worked out perfectly. It's not covered...but I don't really care about parking under cover.

I park in P2 in the winter now that it's only $20 more per week. I'd have hated to come back to Calgary on Saturday and have to clear that 8 inches of snow off the car. Summer, who cares - $40 per week is awesome.

[ken0042]

Well, after parking in the $40/week lot I don't think I'd do anything else. Even with the Park & Jet 20% off coupon it was still about $10 cheaper for an 8 day stay. The walk was just over 5 minutes; and there are airport baggage carts available too.

The only minor issue is the exits are not well marked. We ended up driving to one of the entrances; and then had to reverse 300 metres before I could turn around. Next time I'll just look before getting into the car.

[drewboy12]

Originally Posted by ken0042

Well, after parking in the $40/week lot I don't think I'd do anything else. Even with the Park & Jet 20% off coupon it was still about $10 cheaper for an 8 day stay. The walk was just over 5 minutes; and there are airport baggage carts available too.

The only minor issue is the exits are not well marked. We ended up driving to one of the entrances; and then had to reverse 300 metres before I could turn around. Next time I'll just look before getting into the car.

Almost guarantee if you email Airport authority this will be fixed by tomorrow. They are good at fixing problems brought to them.

[Regular_John]

So me and the wife are flying off to Manitoba tomorrow morning, earlier than any of our friends & family are willing to play taxi it seems

Anyways it looks like the cost of parking for a week are about the same as a one way cab fare, so I'm leaning towards doing that, but I've never used a service like this before so I figured I'd ask for other's experience.

Anyone ever used either of these two?

Park and Jet
http://www.parkandjetcalgary.com

Park 2 Go
http://www.park2go.ca

[Regulator75]

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=101538

[Regular_John]

Originally Posted by Regulator75

http://forum.calgarypuck.com/showthread.php?t=101538

Cool thanks, apparently your forum search skills are better than my own

[Hessen]

Look on both of their websites. I used Park and Jet for a week as they have a coupon on thier page giving 20% off.

[drewboy12]

park in the north lot, its cheaper then the other companies, and an easy 4 minute walk into the terminal.

[burn_this_city]

Originally Posted by drewboy12

park in the north lot, its cheaper then the other companies, and an easy 4 minute walk into the terminal.

This.. Its cheaper and much more convenient.

[ken0042]

Merged the threads; and I still stand by my previous post.

[Jimmy Stang]

I use Park and Jet, but more out of habit than anything else. I have often mused about using Park 2 Go, but simply haven't gotten around to it. I have never waited more than 5-10 minutes for a shuttle, and they give you Aeroplan points OR a discount with your AMA card.

But this North Lot talk has me thinking about changing my plans next time. I always travel light, so a short walk is just fine.

[Northendzone]

where is the economy lot?

[Starfishy]

I have now used the Economy lot (North lot) a couple times. It is perfect. I hate waiting for the shuttle. I would rather walk an extra 2 minutes and be at my car on my own schedule and ready to go.

[FCAV]

Economy lot works well. Parked there two weekends in a row. $40 per weekend. Five minute walk into the airport. No hassle, no waiting.

It's located just west of the cell phone waiting area.

[ken0042]

Originally Posted by Northendzone

where is the economy lot?

This map shows it quite clearly. As you can see if you are coming from Deerfoot you can avoid Barlow all together.