Say Goodbye To Your Parking Woes
Those who drive in New York City (NYC) will agree that parking in NYC is governed by Murphy’s Law: anything that can go wrong will go wrong. After 30 minutes of driving in circles, you find an open spot, only to lose it to another driver who manages to pull in a few seconds before you. Let’s say you manage to park, you might end up with a parking ticket because you interpreted the parking sign wrong. The list goes on.
Thankfully, there are several cellphone apps in the market aimed at making the parking experience less nerve-wracking. Read on to find out more information about the top five free parking apps compatible with Android and iOS devices.
Top 5 NYC Parking Apps
BestParking
BestParking allows you to find great parking deals in NYC and near the city’s airports as well. You can find details like hours of operation, payment options, indoor/ outdoor parking and so on. The app also decodes the various parking signs across the city, making street parking a cakewalk for those new to the city. Information in the application is regularly manually updated, so you can count on getting reliable information. In case you do find an inaccuracy, report it, and win a small gift!
ParkMe
ParkMe has parking information of around 1800 cities around the world. For NYC drivers, the app is handy for finding and comparing parking rates in garages around the city. You can also find information like hours of operation, capacity, and payment options. Once you have made your choice, drive straight to the lot with directions from the app. You can even set a parking timer to ensure that you don’t overstay. Street parking information is not currently available for NYC.
Icon Parking
Icon Parking is a leading garage operator in Manhattan with over 200 parking locations across the borough. With their app, you can compare the best parking deals close to where you are. Details like hours of operation, amenities, type of vehicles allowed, payment options, and so on, are available at your fingertips. In addition, you can opt to receive daily parking coupons on your cellphone, which will bring the cost down even further for you. Finally, if you are a member of the Icon Preferred Customer Club, you will get a whopping 50% discount on the rates displayed.
ParkWhiz
ParkWhiz lets you compare prices and amenities at parking lots across the city, and reserve spots in advance at discounted rates. So the next time you are heading to a ball game or a Broadway show, you need not worry about losing time hunting for parking spots. If your plans change, you can cancel your reservation. Cancellations made up to 24 hours in advance are eligible for a full refund.
Central Parking
Central Parking operates over 170 garages across NYC. Using their app, you can find the best deals available in their garages closest to you, and also check the facilities offered at each garage. You can also download discount coupons. The app also helps you navigate to a garage once you have made your choice.
Having a parking app can certainly make life easier. Download one of these apps today, and save time, money, and gas!
Deepa Balagopalan is a language professional who enjoys cooking, teaching, reading, and writing about varied topics.
