Parking at Philadelphia airport?

[sarha]

We'll be flying out of Philly for the first time and I was hoping to find a good place to park. Is there a convenient parking lot nearby, or is the longterm parking at the airport a good, (safe and inexpensive), idea?
Any help would be appreciated as I haven't been in the Philly area in around 8 years.
Thanks, Sarha

 

[dfr1966]

I'm doing the same thing Monday morning. We're staying at the Fairfield Inn by the airport Sunday night, and are planning to leave the car at Colonial Parking. There's a web coupon on their website (colonialparking.com) for $6/day.

 

[jel0511]

I've always used Avistar parking on Essington. We've never had a problem leaving our car there and their shuttles run MUCH more frequently than most of the other off-site places, and long-term parking at PHL is a joke with their shuttle. Avistar is a valet service and you drive under their covered area and unload your bags there and then they are loaded by the driver directly onto the shuttle. They then drive you to the airline of your choice and help you get your bags over to curbside checkin, so it's really convient!! They do have internet specials, their website is www.avistarparking.com

Edited to add: Hi dfr1966, we're neighbors!! I live in Monmouth Junction!!! Have a GREAT trip!

 

[sarha]

Thanks for all the info on parking. I made my reservations at Avistar because I've used them when I flew out of JFK and I was very happy with them.

 

[mad4themouse]

We like Pacifico Airport Valet on Essington Avenue. They drive you to the airport in your own car, so there's no need for you to transfer your luggage out of the car and onto a van. The valet handles your luggage from car to curb. They then park your car in their lot until you return. They'll even wash it for free if the weather is suitable.

When you get back into Philly, you just give them a call and they pick you up in your car within 15 minutes. No need to wait for a van. Again, they handle your baggage from curb to car. The only drawback is that you do need to bring the valet back to Pacifico before you go home. Their rates were a little better than AviStar's, also.

Pacifico Airport Valet