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I've never parked DT for the whole day so this is pretty new to me.
Does anyone know of cheap (<$200/m) parking in downtown ideally around 6 ave and center street?
Next level up (~$250/m), I do see signs for $10/day but do wonder if these lots get full quick - I get in around ~830am.
Thoughts?
Rent a spot in someone’s condo
How much are you into exercise? Lol... You can park one block up from the centre St bridge and walk in... It's a 3 hour zone I believe but they never come unless someone calls and complains... I'm sure there are unrestricted spots too. I work in the East side of DT and just park in Bridgeland, my doctor was very impressed I do a total of 25-30 walking a day. I also save a shitload on parking.
Car2go! Park as close as you can with free street parking... and swap cars. Or if you live in the car2go zone... just take it from home
I’m guessing you’re one of the new people moving into the Bow? Nothing really to add, there’s no parking at the Bow after like 7:30-7:45 unless you have a pass. I know people that found cheap parking on the west end and take the train to Center Street.Quote:
Originally Posted by ragu
You're not going to find <$200 parking in downtown. Surface lots start in around 200-250 on the very edges of downtown, basically anywhere near C-Train. Sub $200 gets you (if you're lucky) surface lots in beltline nowhere near LRT. Our building's underground heated parking is fairly reasonable for price, $400-$500 depending on what level you're on, and sits right on the LRT line, a block away from a +15 entrance.
You can definitely get what you're looking for if you hop in your time machine every morning and go to work in 1985 downtown Calgary.Quote:
Originally Posted by ragu
300 is pretty much bare minimum in the core, and it’s much more if you want heated and covered.
Welcome to downtown Calgary, and our wonderful city planners limiting the amount of parking available downtown.
bzzz wrong. I pay $199 a month for a spot in East Village lol. 5 min walk to the train.Quote:
Originally Posted by rage2
You can get covered, unheated for $325 at 6th ave and 2nd street.
8:30am start and downtown core parking is not happening for anywhere near $200/mo unfortunately.
Most office buildings are $500-700/mo.
The Bow used to be the cheapest at $17/day but it fills up super early (7:30 or so) and they raised the price recently.
If you work on the far West end of DT you can get away with a short walk from one of the Beltline surface gravel lots.
The train is free to ride in the core, so if you can find a lot near either end you can hop the train in, but expect regular 20-30+ min delays in the winter where it might be faster just to walk.
When I lived in the Beltline some people would rent their second parking spots for $125/mo or so, but it's still a 30 minute commute from there into the core.
Some people just park at Impark every day and throw out the tickets since you don't need to pay them, but you might get towed every once in a while.
I know some people who park in the CPA lots that scan your license plate when you leave... They just pay for 15 mins of parking before they leave. Not sure if they are still doing this though.
I think the Bow at $425 a month is pretty close to as cheap as it gets downtown for heated underground.
I heard the Bow is a 2 year wait so gl!
Impark lots are free. Giv'er.
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Those lots scan you on the way in as well now. So no this trick doesn't work. Although the ticket cost is only $40, so barely more than paying for parking.Quote:
Originally Posted by lasimmon
That's a great price if it's reserved. With OP going in at 8:30am definitely need reserved.Quote:
Originally Posted by firebane
There was rooftop parking near the Calgary Tower that was around $200 last time I looked. If you're willing to walk a bit then Calgary Place is around $220/mth. I'm at Pacific Place and pay $230 on a special promo price. Call Indigo and see if that's still available.
The $50/mth parking next to Sunalta station is still around too.
West end on 9th Ave and 8th St. SW, Continental Towers is $194 a month covered parking non reserved. I think reserved is around $230.
As far as I know, that Indigo lot has a waitlist. Early bird (before 9 am) is $11 / day.Quote:
Originally Posted by realazy
I pay $250/mo across from The Bow in above ground non-heated parkade (Rocky Mtn Court)
Comes with drawbacks tho: steep ramps and knife fights
I've been doing it off and on for 2 years now and I'm good. I don't drive everyday though. The last time I drove was last week.Quote:
Originally Posted by ExtraSlow
I don’t think they do. Buddy has done it for a long time and only have gotten a couple tickets.Quote:
Originally Posted by ExtraSlow
100% reserved. Only have so many to give out and they designate reserved spots. Not easy to get a spot though... pretty high in demand.Quote:
Originally Posted by rage2
I got a ticket 3 weeks ago at James Short because I forgot to pay. Envelope in the mail had a scan/pic/timestamp both on the way in and out.Quote:
Originally Posted by lasimmon
I forgot to pay until about 30 min before I left the office today too, so I'll update in a couple weeks if I get a ticket.
@Sorath is renting out his parking spot in Waterfront Condos.
Just rented today sorry!Quote:
Originally Posted by max_boost
I beg to differ. I park in Gulf and pay less then 100 per month.Quote:
Originally Posted by rage2
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Originally Posted by ExtraSlow
I’m sure there are people paying less out there, grandfathered, subsidized. Doesn’t help the OP looking for parking if it’s not available.Quote:
Originally Posted by O&G
Curious how you got parking under $100 tho.
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Originally Posted by O&G
Rumor has it, if you screw up and accidentally drive in the exit at Gulf and forget to pay you get a freebie. I, of course, would never do that. Its just a rumor I heard.Quote:
Originally Posted by rage2
Top secret. This isnt grandfather. I do daily parking though for about 20 to 22 days per month.Quote:
Originally Posted by rage2
Why would you respond to a thread saying you know where to get $XXX parking and then follow up with "top secret".
Seriously what is the point of that?
Humble brag / Flexing
It's called "flexing" these days.Quote:
Originally Posted by ?????
Weird flex but OK.
Yeah, great flexing you idiot! Now that everyone will start doing and then CPA will fix the loophole you dumbass!Quote:
Originally Posted by O&G
This reminds me of the comparison of pirating tv being cheaper than buying tv. :rofl:
Anyone want to rent near Victoria Station DT, msg :DQuote:
Originally Posted by max_boost