mrskenny Posted July 10, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 10, 2006 With only 500 parking spaces at the pier, we're looking for secure alternatives within a reasonable taxi-ride distance. We're driving down from CT - and a car service wants $160 each way. I've searched the web and found that Central Parking has a number of garages at the MetroTech Center (about 3 miles from the pier). They don't post rates on their website - and "customer service" at their contact phone # kept me on hold for 20 minutes. Also found "Park Right" at St. John's Place. Daily rate of $7.23 + tax looks very reasonable. Worse case is parking at LGA. I've seen rates posted by other cruisers, and a taxi is still a better deal than Princess transfer option ($40/person - each way). Any thoughts or comments? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted July 11, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 11, 2006 I don't know how many times this has been asked and answered. Its never been full. The one on Manhattan doesn't have that many more spaces and has as many as 10 ships leaving in a week and its never been full. There is no alternative. They claim to have a spare lot somewhere but I haven't seen it. The lots in Downtown brooklyn will not be that much cheaper. There is a lot under the building at Court and Atlantic but that costs $20.00 per day. The lot under the Brooklyn Marriott(that is Metrotech's lot) is also at least $20.00 per 24 hour day. I live in the area and I use the lots when it snows so I don't have to dig out. What the address on St Johns Place I can't imagine that a park slope parking will be any cheaper(actually the parking there is worse).. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueHerons Posted July 11, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 11, 2006 . Also found "Park Right" at St. John's Place. Daily rate of $7.23 + tax looks very reasonable. . That rate doesn't look right. Agree with smeyer, the lot doesn't fill up and I would just park there. Any alternative parking you find is not going to be worth the hassle and transportation to and from will certainly eat up any savings you may find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted July 12, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 12, 2006 Just back from the Crown leaving today. The lot(which includes some parking from the QM2) is less than 1/2 full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrskenny Posted July 13, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted July 13, 2006 thanks to all. glad to have it confirmed. now my husband can relax:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted July 13, 2006 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2006 I suspect he won't relax until he is in his cabin, and maybe not even then. Good luck enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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