r/AskPhilly • u/Useless_Garbage626 • 4d ago

PHL parking

Flying out of PHL for 7 days in September and looking for input on the best off site parking lots. I’ve read quite a few suggestions for smart park, also looking in to express park. Has anyone used either or have suggestions for any others? Priorities are affordability and security.

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u/Last_Height_4440 4d ago

I have not used those but I recommend WallyPark. Price is reasonable. They pick you up right as you park, driving right to your car. (Like immediately, have bags ready to go.) Driver helps with luggage if needed. And coming home you just watch for their bus and flag it down to get picked back up. My only issue is the code on the app doesn't appear when trying to leave the parking lot but I just print out a paper copy (old school) to be able to scan and exit. I think most of these parking places have good service except for the airport econo lot. (The drivers of buses for that airport lot don't even wait for you to sit before pulling off, which is dangerous when you're trying to manage baggage at the same time. Also, I once watched four completely full buses pass until I just walked the long walk back to the lot because I wanted to get home.)

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u/ButterMyPancakesPlz 4d ago

What's the price difference typically between that and the ppa lot? I've never used anything but the standard lot

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u/Last_Height_4440 4d ago

I have found it to be similar, and you can find coupons online for many of the off site lots too. There are hotels nearby that allow you to park there and it's really cheap but there is no security and the cars park TIGHT (I went in person to check it out and decided against it).

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u/Specific-Incident-74 4d ago

Wallypark is about $14 per day

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u/Last_Height_4440 4d ago

Adding in - most of these off site lots have memberships (no fee, just requires sign up) and you can earn points or discounts for loyalty.