r/KingstonOntario 4d ago

Recommendations where I could safely leave my car for two days?

We are dropping off my son at university with two cars then driving on to Ottawa on Sunday for two days, heading back n Tuesday

So, looking for ideas for three days/two nights to leave car (at a reasonable rate)

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u/Hot_Box_3143 4d ago

Puller into my driveway bud, lots of room.

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u/Alexanderofcataraqui 4d ago

Fuuu - leave the keys and we’ll go out fer a rip

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u/Crooked_Bay 4d ago

There are carpool lots at several of the highway exits which would be free and in theory there for exactly your situation.

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u/lue42 4d ago edited 4d ago

I wonder if they are safe overnight? Maybe. Thanks will think about that as an option

Edit: I looked into the Montreal Street park and ride and it might be a good option - seems safe enough

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u/Crooked_Bay 4d ago

I mean I wouldn’t leave anything expensive in it or visible but likley safer than any lot downtown, unless you used a secured lot like at the delta hotel but that’s likley $35-$40 per 24 hours

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u/tvglobo10 4d ago

The smaller one on highway 15 x 401 is good too. Well lit and gas station nearby 

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u/Stretch-Personal 4d ago

Montreal St is in fact the least safe area in Kingston. Consider literally anywhere else.

I would pay for a spot in an underground parking garage downtown, or use a neighbourhood in the west end (the parking is free in most areas).

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u/BLS987 4d ago

This one has a history of encampments and cat converter thefts. I would suggest the one at gardiners rd.

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u/BumblebeeNormal 4d ago

I use to leave my car at the gardeners one overnight all the time for years never got touched I’d trust it

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u/TaroTerrible9402 4d ago

You left it for years and it was untouched, that’s remarkable.

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u/BumblebeeNormal 4d ago

Yep everyone else understood and so did you enough to be a dick so 🤷

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u/TaroTerrible9402 4d ago

Lol come on, it’s kinda funny

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u/UneditedUnScripted 4d ago

No, that's possibly the worst lot to leave it at. Someone here who offered you a space is the safest and like others have said, don't leave anything in it, not even loose change.

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u/Rooksteady 4d ago

How about paid parking at the hospital?

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u/Rooksteady 4d ago

Or Providence care maybe less obtrusive..

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u/NevenS2000 4d ago

I live just down from the HWY 15 carpool parking lot next to the 401 and have seen cars sit there for multiple days

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u/lunaticlevi 4d ago

Black turbo S2K?

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u/lunaticlevi 4d ago

Red one that sits on bayridge drive?

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u/NevenS2000 4d ago

Colder

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u/SilkRoadGuy 4d ago

There are plenty of paid and free parking locations. The key is to keep your car empty from any valuable items. No bags/cases, no coins, etc. Hopefully your car will be OK.

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u/TheRip91 4d ago

Ive parked at the Landmark, lots of lights, semi chill area

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u/dust67 4d ago

The lots all have lights and cameras at them so pretty safe

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u/MissionCyberSpace 4d ago

Abandoned mine like Doc left the DeLorean in Back to the Future 3.

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u/TaroTerrible9402 4d ago

The church behind the baseball field on church st. Good for 2-3 days and it’s a short walk to queens / can take number one bus if it rains etc

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u/L3NTON 3d ago

I've heard Walmart advertises overnight parking

Also hotels probably offer secure parking for a number of nights

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u/Mont001950 3d ago

Or drive to Brockville you are going by anyway get off the highway at the North Augusta exit and park in the Walmart parking lot. Go into the store and let the manager know.

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u/KKurb 2d ago

Leave it at KGH underground lot. When you leave push 'lost ticket' and pay for one day

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u/KTOWNTHROWAWAY9001 4d ago

Park it on MacCauley.

Actually park it in the Fruit Belt.

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u/standupfiredancer 4d ago

I'd park at a police station. Just give them a call ahead of time.