heatheranderson13 Posted October 11, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Does anyone have any insight or experience with free parking at a hotel that is relatively close (less then $70 cab fair) to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. We will have two cars so by the time we park two cars at the terminal for 10 days it costs 800US and we are driving from Canada. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulh84 Posted October 11, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Check the East Coast departures board. Free parking and NYC is not a likely combination. You'll need to get creative to put together a low cost plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted October 11, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 11, 2015 There is no free parking at any hotel in Manhattan, even if you are a guest. There are a small handful of hotel packages in NJ, and I think one on Statan Island. As the pp said, you want to ask this on the east coast departures board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 11, 2015 #4 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Your best bet is to stay the night before at a New York area airport motel - at JFK Days Inn and Hilton, for example - among many others - offer 7 days free parking- there may be comparable ones at La Guardia - which is closer to the cruise port - but both are less than $70 cab fare. Most will charge for extra days if you stay for more days than seven Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laszlo Posted October 11, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Does anyone have any insight or experience with free parking at a hotel that is relatively close (less then $70 cab fair) to the Manhattan Cruise Terminal. We will have two cars so by the time we park two cars at the terminal for 10 days it costs 800US and we are driving from Canada. Thanks in advance Free parking close to Manhattan........not going to happen. Almost every hotel I have stayed in town charged between $35-$75 a day to park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteCruiser Posted October 11, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 11, 2015 (edited) We've driven and stayed at Residence Inn in New Jersey, quick cab ride over and free parking. East Rutherford was the area I believe. If you want to stay in Manhattan, I recommend driving to Syracuse and then taking the train, it's the same amount of time, and cheaper than gas, and leave the car for $5 for the week at the train station. Then cab around NYC, and cabs are really cheap compared to here. If you're in Quebec, then a train from somewhere across the border is the way to go. Edited October 11, 2015 by SuiteCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gymbomb Posted October 11, 2015 #7 Share Posted October 11, 2015 We've driven and stayed at Residence Inn in New Jersey, quick cab ride over and free parking. East Rutherford was the area I believe. If you want to stay in Manhattan, I recommend driving to Syracuse and then taking the train, it's the same amount of time, and cheaper than gas, and leave the car for $5 for the week at the train station. Then cab around NYC, and cabs are really cheap compared to here. If you're in Quebec, then a train from somewhere across the border is the way to go. We have also stayed at that Residence Inn in East Rutherford and like it very much! We haven't left our car there while cruising, but I do recommend the hotel. There is also a Fairfield Inn right across the street which I imagine is a bit less expensive and probably also offers free breakfast and parking. We take the bus that stops at that intersection into the city, which works really well without luggage but probably not with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted October 11, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 11, 2015 There is direct bus service from Albany with free parking. Or drive to Poughkeepsi and park there- about $35/week? With a group of people, you can buy a 10 pack of Metro north tickets that take you to Grand Central, beautiful ride in. then a cab to port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbryan5 Posted October 11, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Stay in Staten Island or NJ. There's a few hotels in Staten Island with free parking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted October 12, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 12, 2015 There is direct bus service from Albany with free parking. Or drive to Poughkeepsi and park there- about $35/week? With a group of people, you can buy a 10 pack of Metro north tickets that take you to Grand Central, beautiful ride in. then a cab to port. Getting from a motel in Albany or Poughkeepsie to the station and boarding the train to New York then taking a taxi to the cruise terminal might save a few dollars, but that is a lot of hassle. Driving to a motel at a NY airport then taking a taxi direct to the cruise terminal the next morning is a whole lot easier - especially because you have to do the reverse on the way home --- adding hours of transit time at each end of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodad1 Posted October 12, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Stayed at Marriott Lexington using rewards points in 2014 and arrived early Saturday evening for Sunday Breakaway departure. U.S. Open week so hotel was packed w tennis people. Asked for parking advice at the hotel. Concierge and baggage person pointed out that street parking is free on Sunday. So I parked across the street (48th?) and paid a parking meter a few hours worth to cover what remained of Saturday night. And that was that. Well, not quite. I could see our car from the hotel room and have to admit that I peeked a couple of times during the night and first thing in the morning to make sure my aging Volvo was still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hodad1 Posted October 12, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Oops. The street parking strategy won't help for anything longer than Saturday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMLincoln Posted October 12, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 12, 2015 (edited) Stay in Staten Island or NJ. There's a few hotels in Staten Island with free parking. But getting from Staten Island into Manhattan with luggage on public transit is not something I would recommend. I used to live there..... But maybe now there is a bus that would take luggage? I'd consider any outlying area that you could get shuttles or trains from which take luggage easily. A taxi would be great but for how many people and how many bags? Even 2 cabs would be worth it. When returning, taxis in Manhattan may not want to take you to new jersey but car service will. I think a popular one is Dial 777. You are on the right track doing your research first. The departures or ports board will aid you. Edited October 12, 2015 by RMLincoln Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aceparty Posted October 12, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 12, 2015 Hilton Meadowlands. Park for free. They have a Shuttle bus that will take you to the train to take you to grand central station. They do have a private van that will take you to the pier I Believe they charge us $40 to $50. + tip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 15, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks all. I have found a few hotels with stay park and cruise options so leaning toward that Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njhorseman Posted October 15, 2015 #16 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Thanks all. I have found a few hotels with stay park and cruise options so leaning toward that Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk If you name the hotels you're considering there may be posters who are familiar with them and can tell you whether they'd recommend staying there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted October 16, 2015 #17 Share Posted October 16, 2015 Thanks all. I have found a few hotels with stay park and cruise options so leaning toward that Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Trinityreservations.com for NY cruise port. Quote is tax included. They arrange car service for about $70 each way from the hotel. Greetings from Guatamala! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marco Posted October 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Have you checked out the option of a one way (each way) car rental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 20, 2015 Author #19 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Have you checked out the option of a one way (each way) car rental? Yes. We are from Canada so it made me laugh as it is not possible. We found a hotel that offers us free parking and a shuttle to the port for free. Just have to find a way back Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appzoffear Posted October 21, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Heather.. What hotel offers free parking and pity shuttle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 21, 2015 Author #21 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Heather.. What hotel offers free parking and pity shuttle? Embassy suites in new Jersey Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiser Who Knows Nothing Posted October 21, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Embassy suites in new Jersey Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk What city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loubetti Posted October 21, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very likely it is in Secaucus. I doubt Newark or Parsippany where they also have hotels. Parsippany is way far out, and Newark, oy!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatheranderson13 Posted October 21, 2015 Author #24 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Very likely it is in Secaucus. I doubt Newark or Parsippany where they also have hotels. Parsippany is way far out, and Newark, oy!:eek: Yes you are correct it is in Secaucus, sorry for the delay in my response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appzoffear Posted October 22, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Ty heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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