Long term parking lot recommendation for Albany airport

[DarthVader]

I'll be driving out to Albany for our Disney trip (cheaper by a long shot over Bos). So we'll need to park in a long term lot. So far, I only found one place ParkRideFlyUSA. Is there any other places that are close by that I can park? Any thoughts on ParkRideFlyUSA?

 

[rtc975]

Have parked up there many times. The lots right at the airport are accessible and decently priced for airports in upstate. It's like $8-9 a day. Cheaper than the $12 per day in Syracuse or what they charge down here in Binghamton...

There's an economy lot that I've never used but it's a couple bucks cheaper per day. The airport website has all the details.

Flying ALB to MCO in May myself. Great little airport, esp now that both southwest and jetblue are servicing orlando.

 

[DarthVader]

So you recommend the regular airport parking lots. They are indeed closer then what I found about ParkRideFlyUSA but with ParkRideFlyUSA I can make a reservation. I'm nervous about driving so far and seeing the long term parking at the airport full.

 

[rtc975]

There's longterm, longterm + garage, short term and an economy lot. I think you'll be fine.

I used to park my car there every weekend during the spring / summer of 2012. Never had an issue finding a spot, typically in the outdoor portion of long term.

I have a 2.5 hour drive up to ALB myself, not too concerned with finding a spot. Economy has a shuttle to get you to the terminal and back. You'll be ok either way.

 

[PhilharMagician]

Use the Long Term Economy lot (E-Lot) which has a continuous shuttle running between the main terminal and the lot. The cost is $6.00 per day. The shuttle is quick and typically one is always combing the lot.

If you have an EZ-Pass for highway tolls, then you can go your account website and sign up for EZ-Pass Plus which will charge your EZ-Pass account just like it would when going through the toll booths. I do this every time I fly out of Albany.

Any question, go to the Albany International website for more parking information.

Great small airport. Enjoy your trip.

 

[PhilharMagician]

So you recommend the regular airport parking lots. They are indeed closer then what I found about ParkRideFlyUSA but with ParkRideFlyUSA I can make a reservation. I'm nervous about driving so far and seeing the long term parking at the airport full.

Don't use the offsite parking services. I used Parkridefly back in the early 90's on my first flying adventure and it took a while for the shuttle to pick me up and the only bonus is that my car was started. You should have no issues parking in the airport lots. This is not a major metro airport.

Where are you coming from and what is your flight departure time?

 

[DarthVader]

Thanks for the info, I guess I'm a little nervious about leaving the parking situation up in the air so to speak. With everything nailed down, I'd hate to show up to the airport, only to find no availability.