Wow, I never paid to park.... but, one travel job, I did have to park a few blocks away and take the hospital bus to work in New Haven...... My lodging was good, nice apartments... Once I had to stay in a motel for a week until my apt. was available. I did not like it, but it was safe. Only had a microwave and small fridge, but company gave me a daily stipend to eat out...
I always asked my company to see the apt.s on line and that made me feel better