Economy Parking Mccarran Intl Airport

My husband an I decided to take advantage of the parking at the airport last Tuesday in order to save money and, what we thought, would be time. We were running a little late arriving to the airport on Tuesday and quickly parked at T1 and rushed inside the airport. My fault for not writing down our vehicle location but we were in such a hurry it didn’t register to write it down or at least text it to myself. After a long international flight home late Sunday night, we got to the parking garage and the chaos began. We went to the 4^th level where we thought the car might be but couldn’t find it. Then we went to the 3^rd floor and couldn’t find it. Being that it was now nearing 11:00PM and we were both extremely tired and frustrated we spoke with one of the workers driving around the lot. She asked if we knew our license plate number and that was the way we could find the car. We just got new plates and neither my husband or I knew what it was. I even reached out to our 24 hour insurance carrier to see if they had it on file but they didn’t. All the worker said was sorry but that she would watch for it as she drove around. Didn’t offer to take one of us around or radio anyone else for assistance. We couldn’t have been the first people to forget where they parked a week prior. My husband ended up going up to level 5 and then all the way down to level 2 at each and every stairway around the entire T1 lot. After 2 hours of searching for our car, we finally found it. As we left, the lady at the exit that we paid was super sweet and we end up telling her our terrible parking lot adventure we just endured. She laughed a little and said the woman who «tried» assisting us was wrong and that there’s other ways to help find our vehicle. We were so mad! This sweet older lady said sorry for our troubles but the worker was obviously not educated on how to give correct assistance. Lesson learned-​remember where you parked OR just take a cab next time. Awful experience to the end of a long day traveling. Wish they had better trained employees who could assist!

I’m not a fan of taxis at all. So, we chose to use the economy lot during our 5 day vacation to Tennessee. The fee per day is $ 10. Just follow the signs that say «economy parking» as you enter the airport. It’s a bit further away from the actual terminal so there is a free shuttle that takes you back and forth. We did not have to wait long for a shuttle at all. The shuttle drivers are even nice enough to help you with your luggage. Remember to park near a light for safety and near the shuttle pick-​up area so you won’t have to walk far. The only downside is that your car is exposed to the elements. Other than that, we will definitely use this parking lot again for our upcoming summer vacation.

This is the first time we use the economy lot, I was surprised how many people utilize this lot. Not only a money saver compared to a cab ride, but also convenient.

I don’t like the idea of a taxi picking me up from my residence and then taking me to the airport, since then they’d know exactly where I live and the fact that I’m going to be away from my home for a significant portion of time. Basically, I’m a paranoid person. And since my flights are regularly delayed, I hate relying on someone else to drop me off and then pick me up from the airport, especially when I don’t know what time I’m actually landing. The resolution? Use the economy lot at LAS. The area seems relatively safe. I’m not sure if it’s regularly security patrolled, but at least the shuttles are driving around the area often enough and keeping their eyes peeled. The charge is $ 10/​day that can be paid by either cash or card upon exit. Do yourself a favor and remember the lot area you are at since the shuttle taking you to the airport will ask you and you know where to go to get your car later. It’s always a good idea to take a photo of the lot area and the blurred # on the ground if you can. The shuttles come pretty frequently to take you to the airport, but they can fill-​up and the shuttle drivers will not allow anyone to stand inside the shuttle. Have a couple of bucks handy to tip the driver, especially if they are loading luggage in the back for you. I haven’t had an issue with luggage being taken by someone else, but again, I’m a paranoid person who puts a bunch of ridiculous things on their luggage to distinguish it from anyone else’s luggage then peers out the window as people leave to make sure they didn’t take my luggage. The only time I don’t like parking out here is over the summer, when the sun is beaming down hard, so I’ll make my way to regular and expensive covered parking ($ 14/​day). During the holidays and other peak travelling times, spaces may be hard to come by, so prepare to drive towards the end of the lot to find vacancies.

home sweet home… I took this one reviewers advice and decided to park in the economy lot during my 3 week stint in Chi town. I figured even if I’m not paying for it, it makes sense to save m’boss the 6 bucks a day. Well saving’s aside, the creepy lot attendant lessened my experience dramatically. He wasn’t inappropriate, just inappropriate since he was pretty much there to work not hit on the patrons. Anyway, 3.

My name is Daniel. S, and pertaining to this review, the «S» stands for «Saving you money parking at McCarran International Airport.» And to save money parking at McCarran International Airport, my advice is to follow the blue and white signs to the Economy Parking Lot.
Long-​term parking in the Economy Parking lot is far less $ than the McCarran Terminal 1 parking garage. Long-​term parking at Terminal 1 currently costs $ 16 a day whereas long-​term parking at the Economy parking lot is $ 10 a day. That $ 6 savings a day adds up! When we left the car at Economy parking during the week we were in Seattle, we saved $ 42. If we were away for two weeks, we would of saved $ 84 parking here.
The thing about spending way less money to park at the Economy Parking lot over the Terminal 1 long-​term parking is that you are not going that much out of your way. The Economy parking lot is just north of Terminal 1. There is a shuttle that travels between Economy Parking and the Terminal 1 Zero Lot. I would estimate you can board one at 15 minute intervals. The shuttles are comfortable. Every shuttle driver, who greatly appreciates a tip, has been friendly. There had been a few times where the shuttle driver has dropped us off right at the car. The ride itself is 5 to 10 minutes.
The Economy parking lot is the equivalent of a few football fields of concrete. There has never been an issue of trying to find a parking spot. There has likewise never been an issue with safety. A problem I could see happening is somebody becoming so absorbed in travelling that they forget where they parked.
The Zero Lot, where the shuttle drops you off and picks you up at Terminal 1 is an identical distance from long-​term parking. It is a moderate walk to ticketing (McCarran is so large) and relatively easy walk from baggage claim. Another word about the Zero Lot is that there is plenty of shade. So on hot days it is not a painfully uncomfortable experience waiting there.
When it comes to long-​term parking at McCarran International Airport, my check-​ins resume at Economy Parking. A saving of $ 6 a day adds up. In our case it added up to $ 42 (more money for Unilocaling at restaurants). And to me $ 42 saved is $ 42 earned.
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