Parking Rate Scraper

Overview

The Parking Rate Scraper extracts parking lot pricing and availability data from SpotHero and ParkWhiz, two of the leading parking reservation platforms. This actor collects structured data about lot names, addresses, hourly and daily rates, monthly pricing, distance to destination, amenities, and operating hours for parking comparison and cost optimization.

Features

• Scrapes parking data from SpotHero and ParkWhiz
• Search by any destination, address, or landmark
• Specify a date for availability and pricing accuracy
• Extracts hourly, daily, and monthly parking rates
• Includes distance to destination and available amenities
• Returns structured data for easy price comparison

Input Configuration

The actor accepts the following input parameters:

Parameter	Type	Default	Description
destination	string	Dallas Love Field Airport	Destination or address to find parking near
date	string	2026-03-15	Parking date in YYYY-MM-DD format
maxResults	integer	50	Maximum number of parking lots to return

Output Format

Each parking lot in the dataset contains the following fields:

• lotName - Name of the parking facility or garage
• address - Street address of the parking lot
• hourlyRate - Hourly parking rate
• dailyRate - Daily parking rate
• monthlyRate - Monthly parking rate if available
• distanceToDestination - Walking distance to the specified destination
• amenities - Available features (covered, shuttle, EV charging, etc.)
• hours - Operating hours
• source - Data source (SpotHero or ParkWhiz)
• url - Link to the parking listing

Use Cases

This scraper is ideal for travelers comparing airport parking options, commuters looking for monthly parking deals, event planners scouting parking for venues, and travel apps integrating parking cost data. The structured output enables price comparison across multiple lots and helps users find the best value parking near their destination.

Data Sources

Data is collected from SpotHero and ParkWhiz, which together list thousands of parking facilities across major US cities. These platforms provide real-time pricing, availability, and reservation capabilities.

Limitations

• Pricing may vary based on demand, events, and seasonal factors
• Not all parking facilities are listed on these platforms
• Monthly parking rates are less commonly listed than daily rates
• Availability changes frequently and should be confirmed at time of booking
• Some lots may have additional fees not reflected in the listed rate