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| - This is my go-to spot for airport parking near Toronto-Pearson. There are 3 lots available: the very expensive valet lot, self-park, and economy. Self-park and economy are pretty similar, though I recall self-park being a little more expensive. Economy is further away than self-park for sure. Economy is around $38/week, which is way cheaper than taking a taxi both ways.
On the way in, take your printed parking ticket with barcode. You can either place it in your car in a safe place, but don't put it on the dashboard. You'll need it when you leave. I suggest removing anything visible that looks valuable, like a GPS or your garage door opener. The location is fairly sketchy. On the way out, scan your ticket, then your rewards card, then the discount coupon, then your credit card.
The economy lot is a pain when it rains. There isn't proper drainage, so rain forms pools of water. The shuttle buses usually come by every 15 minutes, unless it's very busy, in which case the shuttle bus driver should call for backup if they're too full to pick you up.
A few tips:
1. Enroll in the rewards program to earn Aeroplan miles.
2. Visit the Park'n Fly website to print a coupon. It will save you a substantial amount of money.
3. When parking, take note of which area your car is in. There are signs by the road that indicate the location (e.g. B95). This is different than the shelter location (e.g. B11). It's important to write down both otherwise you'll end up like me and arrive at the right shelter but walk around until you can find your car in the sea of cars.
4. If you want a guaranteed spot on the shuttle bus, walk to the shelter closest to the entrance.
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