<p>My son and I will be flying in to visit Pittsburgh for the first time. I was wondering if I should rent a car or not. I'm not sure because in NYC with traffic and parking...a car is ridiculous and you are much better off with mass transit. I have no idea what to expect with Pittsburgh. Thank you for any advice.</p>
<p>From what I have been told, parking on/around the Oakland campus is near impossible, but I would imagine that others could provide more substantial answers than I could to this question.</p>
<p>There is parking available for visitors to Pitt’s campus at various garages - Soldiers and Sailors garage is where you would be directed to park for Pitt Admissions events and visits. Most hotels have available parking (usually for a charge) and in downtown the City of Pittsburgh has a lot of parking garages that charge much less than you’d pay in NYC.</p>
<p>Pittsburgh is not the easiest city to drive in especially with all of the snow but parking would not be the main impediment.</p>
<p>Most of the public transportation is on busses. Students use them all the time but they might not be ideal (long rides to/from the airport, waiting in the cold, figuring out which bus to take) for a short visit. Cabs are another option. They’re plentiful but the cost adds up.</p>
<p>I took a cab from the airport bc I didn’t know any better. But I took a bus back to the airport. It stops right on campus–really easy and cheap with limited stops. It’s a decent compromise.</p>
<p>Yes, there is a city bus that goes from the airport to campus. It’s very inexpensive. </p>
<p>Where are you staying? If you’re in the Wyndham or the Holiday Inn Select Oakland, there is no need to rent a car.</p>
<p>I stayed at the Holiday Inn and it was incredibly convenient. Can’t be beat in my opinion.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. We are staying at the Wyndham.</p>
<p>The Wyndham is very convenient, and you’ll be close to Pamela’s for breakfast! Also, in case you decide to rent a car, you can park at the Wyndham for about $15 a day. That’s what we do when we’re moving my daughter in or out.</p>
<p>Are you attending the accepted students’ program? I remember that there were free bus tours of the city organized by Pitt, with narration provided by a Pitt Pathfinder. So you will feel as if you had seen the campus and the city. We’re from NYC also. My daughter is a junior. Let me know if you have any questions! Best of luck. Pitt has a lot to offer.</p>
<p>ssmom62–we are coming from NY also (a second visit) accepted student program Feb 27</p>
<p>We’re coming in also for the accepted student program on Feb. 27. ( from NJ ). Looking forward to it.</p>
<p>If your real initials are MBJ on a name tag, I’ll introduce myself!</p>
<p>The Holiday Inn on campus is great, but it often sells out.</p>