If you’re travelling out of Buffalo Airport but don’t want to pay the premium rates that tend to go hand in hand with official airport parking, there are several more affordable parking options nearby.
Sunrise at Buffalo Airport (Photo: Josh Hallett via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
Situated about 11 miles east of Downtown Buffalo, Buffalo Airport is the third-busiest airport in the state of New York. To use official airport parking facilities, you’ll need to pay up to $12 per day, with long term parking working out at around $72 per week. However, parking at an off-airport facility may well save you between 40 and 60%, with convenient shuttle services usually included in the rate. We’ve picked out 3 of the best off-site options for cheap parking near Buffalo Airport, which you’ll find below. We recommend booking these lots via Way.com, where you’ll always find the best value deals.
Buffalo Airport Parking
Located 1.5 miles from the airport, Buffalo Airport Parking offers outdoor self parking for rates starting at $4.50 per day. Open 24/7, this secure parking lot features a 24-hour lot attendant, camera surveillance, and round-the-clock security. There’s also a complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport that runs on a regular basis throughout the day. You can also cancel your parking reservation any time before your check-in time and still get a full refund.
Hampton Inn & Suites
The same distance away from the airport as our first pick, this parking lot is on the site of a budget hotel. Rates here start at $5 per day for outdoor self-parking. The facility is open and accessible all day, every day, and is supervised by professional attendants. Camera surveillance and 24-hour security allow you to leave your car with maximum peace of mind. All paying customers also gain access to a free airport shuttle service. Reservations are cancellable up to your check-in time with a 100% refund available.
Buffalo Niagara Marriot
Also positioned in the grounds of a hotel, this fully paved parking lot is the furthest away from the airport on our list, but is also the cheapest, with rates starting at just $3.99 per day for outdoor self parking. Staffed during garage hours, services and amenities include a gift/newsstand, an ATM and vending machines, plus camera surveillance and 24-hour security. A free shuttle service to and from the airport terminals run every 30 minutes from 5am till midnight. All reservations can be cancelled up to your check-in time with a 100% refund guaranteed.
By Paul Joseph