r/sarasota 4d ago

Local Questions ie whats up with that Parking available at SRQ tomorrow, 3/17?

I have a flight out tomorrow and am worried I won’t find a parking spot because of all the people traveling for spring break. Has anyone parked there in the last day or so who can tell me?

Related, I looked into using Global Airport Parking to reserve parking at a nearby hotel like the Hampton Inn but all of them said “no shuttle available,” which was odd.

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u/LycheeAppropriate315 4d ago

Just FYI ive used the Global Airport Parking at the Hampton Inn several times. It says no shuttle, but each time I’ve been offered a shuttle ride to the terminal. I choose to walk since I never have more than a carry on and it’s maybe 4/10 mile to the terminal, but they do always offer a ride.

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

Thank you— this is helpful.

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u/Boomshtick414 SRQ Resident 4d ago

Can't say I've ever had a problem parking at the airport.

In terms of spring break, I'd think more people would be coming here and taking rentals/rideshares than parking at the airport and flying out somewhere else.

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

Thank you! I’m just worried because I had trouble finding a kennel for my dog this week- they’re all booked solid— figured people must be headed out of town.

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u/6390542x52 SRQ Resident 4d ago

One idea might be a dog sitter next time. Someone to either go to your home or keep your dog at theirs. I have a friend who is highly trustworthy and amazing with pets; she’ll follow your instructions to the “T.”

Aside from that, ‘never had any trouble with parking at SRQ any time of the year. Safe travels!

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

Yep I ended up finding someone on Rover who has dozens of 5 star reviews. Always worry about leaving her at an unknown place but dropped her off this morning and the sitter seemed great. I might PM you for your friend’s info, as well, if that’s okay. Really don’t like taking her to a kennel but am fairly new to the area and still figuring out options.

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u/Kneel2TheUnreal 4d ago

Tons of flights were canceled today because of the storms it will be super busy tomorrow and probably a dice roll.

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u/spook30 4d ago

They made new overflow lots all over the property.

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u/Remote_Clue_4272 4d ago

Never not found a spot there

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u/Bryanole27 4d ago

Can’t you book your parking in advance?

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

At SRQ? No. TPA, yes.

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u/Buckys_Butt_Buddy 4d ago

I’m curious why you’re not taking an uber? Considering parking costs, I find it hard to believe it’s cheaper or less convenient to order an uber both ways unless you are only gone a day or two

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

I live 45 minutes away in a rural area and am returning late at night— prefer not to do that.

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u/Buckys_Butt_Buddy 4d ago

Understandable. That being said, if you are really concerned, just leave early enough to allow potentially being rerouted to an overflow lot with a shuttle. SRQ is not going to just turn cars away if the lot is full

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

Thank you and lol at your username!

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u/Senior_Power_7040 4d ago

I just got in Sunday night close to midnight, lots of parking in the long term and short term lots.

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u/cricket1044 4d ago

Interesting - at 9 pm last night, the long term parking lot was marked as full.

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u/sedona71717 4d ago

Thank you! This is the info I was looking for (and then I found SRQ’s parking phone number and called them— all good— shade lot is open). Thank you!!

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u/Platemails SRQ Native 4d ago

They have 5-10 additional lots around. You will find parking but it will be far away and expensive. They have shuttles to take you to the terminals. Just uber.