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LoveRFD
Dec 7th, 2008, 02:00 PM
Hi guys, I'm going away on vacation for a month in January. Is it ok if I park my car outdoor at a parking place at Pearson Airport?

pitz
Dec 7th, 2008, 03:59 PM
Nothing wrong with that. It might need a carwash afterwards. Make sure you don't leave any valuables in it. And if you live in the GTA, taking a cab may very well be less expensive than parking at one of those long-term places.

MacGyver
Dec 7th, 2008, 04:39 PM
Park n Fly at Pearson runs about $60 a week in their economy lot. If you take a cab to the airport from anywhere within 30 minutes drive from the airport and back again upon your return, you will be way ahead.

LoveRFD
Dec 7th, 2008, 04:46 PM
Thanks guys. I live in Kitchener/Waterloo area so cab won't be a good option for me. There's a place called Skyparx, it charges $119.95 for a month. I just want to make sure parking outdoor for a month in this winter time won't do any harm to the car.

hytong
Dec 7th, 2008, 05:20 PM
make sure the battery is fully charged and fillup your gas tank just before parking it

jerryhung
Dec 7th, 2008, 05:21 PM
Thanks guys. I live in Kitchener/Waterloo area so cab won't be a good option for me. There's a place called Skyparx, it charges $119.95 for a month. I just want to make sure parking outdoor for a month in this winter time won't do any harm to the car.

There are so many options from KW
Airport Transit ($75)
http://www.airwaystransit.com/fare.shtml

Waterloo Taxi $90 (heard from radio)

http://www.uwenda.com/eCharge.jsp

Vladimir
Dec 7th, 2008, 05:21 PM
my parents parked at skyparx for a month.. no problems. keep an eye out for coupons.. my parents had one where it was either $40 or $60 for a month parking (i think 50% off)

LoveRFD
Dec 7th, 2008, 08:36 PM
There are so many options from KW
Airport Transit ($75)
http://www.airwaystransit.com/fare.shtml

Waterloo Taxi $90 (heard from radio)

http://www.uwenda.com/eCharge.jsp

I checked Airport Transit, for 2 adults and one baby, one way is $106. A bit expensive.

LoveRFD
Dec 7th, 2008, 08:37 PM
my parents parked at skyparx for a month.. no problems. keep an eye out for coupons.. my parents had one where it was either $40 or $60 for a month parking (i think 50% off)

Where did they get the coupon? On their website? Thanks.

ShadowVlican
Dec 7th, 2008, 08:43 PM
chinese taxi

JAGpilot
Dec 7th, 2008, 09:18 PM
Here are some suggestions for companies that run transit to YYZ. http://www.gtaa.com/en/travellers/airport_information/ground_transportatio/outoftown_van_servic/

Have you considered renting a car in KW and returning it at YYZ? I have booked midsize cars for $50-60 a day + tax.

How about having a friend or family member drive you?

LegiT
Dec 7th, 2008, 09:32 PM
Here are some suggestions for companies that run transit to YYZ. http://www.gtaa.com/en/travellers/airport_information/ground_transportatio/outoftown_van_servic/

Have you considered renting a car in KW and returning it at YYZ? I have booked midsize cars for $50-60 a day + tax.

How about having a friend or family member drive you?

2 very good suggestions.
The latter will save you money :D but I suppose coughing up gas money would be nice. It would still be the cheapest option.
The former is also a cheap alternative and is the best choice if you don't want to be a bother to anyone/ "be in debt". Your car would probably thank you as well.

dgmorr
Dec 8th, 2008, 09:21 AM
Try this
http://www.redcarservice.com/

Vladimir
Dec 8th, 2008, 11:01 AM
Where did they get the coupon? On their website? Thanks.
they got it from their travel agency they used. But I believe it was also on their website.

LoveRFD
Dec 8th, 2008, 08:18 PM
Try this
http://www.redcarservice.com/

They don't serve K/W area.

LoveRFD
Dec 8th, 2008, 08:18 PM
they got it from their travel agency they used. But I believe it was also on their website.

I'll keep an eye on their website, thanks.

LoveRFD
Dec 8th, 2008, 08:21 PM
Thanks guys. Nobody has said that there might be problem with the car so I assume it should be fine to park there for a month. I prefer driving my own car to the airport cause it's very flexible and I don't have to worry about the car seat for my baby since it's already in my car.