cdma
join:2004-06-19
SoCal
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Re: LAX Long Term Parking Suggestions
Update:
Just to let everyone know that I ended up using Auto Airport Parking ( »www.autoairport.com ) and I will definitely use them again. They have covered parking and are very close to the airport.
Their whole staff was very friendly and helpful, from the moment I called them the first time to the time they picked us up at LAX. I left my car there for nearly 18 days for a total of $157.00 which is about $9.00/day with valet parking. I had no problems with the car at all, no scratches or any thing.
I would definitely recommend them.
Thanks to everyone for providing their feedback and experiences on this issue. |
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TheRul
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join:2007-09-18
Victorville, CA
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said by Gizy  :You must have gotten a deal then. RARELY would any rental car rate be the same renting in one place and returning at the airport as it would be renting at the airport and returning somewhere else, especially a spot so far from the airport. Quote via Orbitz.com Victorville to LAX: Standard size car: $84 LAX to Victorville: Standard size car: $160 Total: $244 Sometimes I find those sites to be higher priced. I used Budget. I tried to get a price yesturday but they seemed to be having problems.
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cactuscool
I Have Been Slimed
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join:2002-07-21
Fullerton, CA
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I've used LAX Park Place a few times. I've always been satisfied. They are inexpensive and I've never had to wait long for the shuttle. The shuttle drivers were always very helpful with the luggage. My car has always come back in great shape.
On the negative side, they aren't super friendly. They aren't unfriendly, they just don't say that much is all. Its all business. Their website is a little 1997. You have to make sure you make a reservation to park there. Don't just show up and expect a parking spot. I don't mind any of that. I'll continue to use them.
»www.laxparking.com/
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cmaenginsb
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join:2001-03-19
Palmdale, CA
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I've gotten $40 one way rentals from Palmdale to LAX or vice versa from Avis, the desk there said it was a common thing to do.
Personally my issue is similar to another poster, I'm not going to take a child seat on a trip where I will never need it and I'm not going to use some funky thing the rental company might or might not have.
Hence I park in Lot C, don't have anything in the car except the car seat and a few flares and never have a problem.
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coxta
Ultramundane
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join:2000-07-15
LALALALALALA | reply to cdma
Lot B, $8.00 a day.
Union Station $6 aday and $12 R/T via the bus.
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Gizy
Have you thanked a soldier today?
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join:2002-08-26
Lake Oswego, OR
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You must have gotten a deal then. RARELY would any rental car rate be the same renting in one place and returning at the airport as it would be renting at the airport and returning somewhere else, especially a spot so far from the airport.
Quote via Orbitz.com
Victorville to LAX: Standard size car: $84
LAX to Victorville: Standard size car: $160
Total: $244
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TheRul
You couldn't think of something?
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join:2007-09-18
Victorville, CA
·Verizon FIOS
| reply to dogma
Last year
about 160 (2 X about 80) for a car to LAX from Victorville and to Victorville from LAX. Large SUV to carry 5 people and Luggage.
Lot C $11 per day X 9 = $99 X2 for 2 cars to carry everything (we have small cars) = 181.
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Waldothe3rd
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join:2009-02-16
Sun N Sand
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I try and avoid the Airport-owned lots. Not sure if it still happens, but there were groups of thieves that would enter the lots at night and spend several hours there, waiting for landing planes to fly overhead and they would then break in to vehicles and help themselves. No one would hear the glass breaking due to the planes' noise. Alarms always trigger with a lot of noise too, so no one paid any attention to them. If you do park there, always ask one of the "attendants" if they "know" of a good spot (have a $20 ready). They'll always pull their car out of a spot right next to the shuttle bus stop for you. |
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No_Strings
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join:2001-11-22
The OC | reply to CurtesyFlush
They are suspect, though, until deemed worthy. |
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CurtesyFlush
Bababooey, fafafooey, tatatoothy.
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join:2002-08-23
Fontana, CA
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Nope, only that one guy, HardwareGeek.
As for the one who had just moved here from the NYC area and started in complaining how this and that was better "back home", I can't remember his name. He disappeared and never came back immed after the joyous welcome we laid on him.
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dogma
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join:2002-08-15
Boulder City, NV
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said by TheRul :Don't park. Rent a car. Drop it off. Much cheeper and you can get a large SUV for your luggage. Did that last year, and was happy I did. Not from San Diego I don't think, but it would be cool if you provided the math on that. It might be close. (Enterprise rent a car would pick him up from his house during normal hours right?)
I would like to take this opportunity to thank SoCalFreqTrav for the follow up (Have you considered registering and joining us?). We get a lot of Bozo's jumping in here asking for help, we take our time to provide useful information and then we never hear back from them...and a lot of times don't even get a thank you.
BTW, are users with a New York location tag still persona non grata around here? |
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Phil
Rojo Sol
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join:2001-06-11
Camarillo, CA | reply to TheRul
I'll keep using Parking Lot C, but thanks for the suggestion. |
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TheRul
You couldn't think of something?
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join:2007-09-18
Victorville, CA | reply to Phil
Don't park. Rent a car. Drop it off. Much cheeper and you can get a large SUV for your luggage. Did that last year, and was happy I did.
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Phil
Rojo Sol
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join:2001-06-11
Camarillo, CA | reply to SoCalFreqTrav
Parking Lot C is where I've been parking lately. Certainly not the most convenient, but they have good rates. »www.airport-la.com/parking/lot.php?id=7 |
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SoCalFreqTrav
@cox.net
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Even after reading many of the posts, I could not determine if there was a clear 'best' place to park, so I called around to Park 'n Fly, The Spot, WallyPark, and a few others. After the phone conversations, reading the reviews, and getting quotes, for my trip last week - I chose Park 'n Fly @ Park One. It started well - easy to find, shuttle picked me up, etc...HOWEVER, upon returning, my experience went from good to absolute frustration!
When I got to the cashier, contrary to what I was told on the phone (using their 800 #), I could not combine the only coupon currently offered (FREE Day with Minimum 3 Day Stay) with the rate they quoted me at - even though I had print outs for the rate, the coupons, etc....!
I returned from the cashier and went across the lot to the managers office and met Andy Tran (the manager on duty). He not only treated me poorly but seemed to prefer to lose a regular traveler than offer any type of assistance. He wouldn't even admit that in the history of offering parking service at Park n Fly that the firm/employees had ever once made an honest mistake, misstated a quote, or honestly provided an incorrect statement based on confusion. It was unconscionable - he offered nothing. From his point of view - it was my fault and my fault alone and he wasn't going to budge/let alone admit that Park n Fly would ever make that mistake. It was disgusting.
In summary - I paid the $35 or so dollars more and they lost a potentially loyal customer and one who isn't afraid to speak out.
Going forward - I'll try the spot, but never again will I trust Park n Fly. Disgraceful. |
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HappyBunny
Hi. Cram It.
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join:2001-06-23
Long Beach, CA | reply to Waldothe3rd
I used them once, when I had a crappy car. They really stack in the cars though. |
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Waldothe3rd
Premium
join:2009-02-16
Sun N Sand | reply to cdma
I routinely use 105 Airport Parking. Just a plain long-term parking service - nothing fancy. They have a coupon for $9/day, $11 for valet parking and they're fairly close to the airport - Imperial and Sepulveda. |
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jig
join:2001-01-05
Hacienda Heights, CA
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this is the best place. covered, and they get you to the airport quick.
»maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&safe=···13714421
someone mentioned that they were under new management, which may not be a good thing.... but i'd still go there. no problems, ever.
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coxta
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join:2000-07-15
LALALALALALA
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| reply to cdma
Lot B is the least expensive LAX lot - it's adjacent to the employees parking lot and you share the bus with them and so it comes and goes very frequently. $8 per day.
Or if you want a bit of an adventure, take the train to Union Station and then take the LAX Flyaway bus for $6 per person. You can park at the Flyaway bus station for $6 per day and it's underground and guarded.
»www.aboutairportparking.com/lax-···-parking
»www.lawa.org/welcome_lax.aspx?id=292
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heliox
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join:2000-11-28
Irvine, CA
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I concur.
I left it there once. I was not feeling good about it.
It reminding me of the guys that "parked" Ferris Bueller's Ferrari. (ok, Cameron's Dad's Ferrari).
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