Baggage Trolleys @ Toronto Airport : PHOTO HERE >>>

[qorax]

Baggage Carts [Trolleys]
 @ Toronto Airport [YYZ]

U all are aware [probably have been reading in all the landing threads] that we need to have small change for getting the Baggage Carts at the Airport. Or can call for a Porter/Handler.

Baggage carts cost $2 each [coins], of which $0.25 is refunded when carts are returned to a dispenser. U have got Two [2] ways to obtain that 'loose change':

1. An *ICE kiosk is conveniently located, just aside the baggage carousel -available to provide currency exchange [including coins] but albeit @ lower exchange rates.

2. A Smarte Carte Ambassador 'vending machine' dispenses small change in the baggage claim area. Look @ the photo here: http://www.travelblog.org/Photos/421028

Qorax

*ICE: International Currency Exchanger

[tran]

Is Canada the only country that charges for airport trolley usage? I have never paid for using airporttrolley before.

[PMM]

Hi

Is Canada the only country that charges for airport trolley usage? I have never paid for using airporttrolley before.

1.  Sounds like you haven't been to the US
2.  Some airports, such as Vancouver they are free.

[SunnyDXB]

Thanks Qorax for the info.

[tran]

Hi

1.  Sounds like you haven't been to the US
2.  Some airports, such as Vancouver they are free.

I have driven to US via Vancouver before in 1986, 1987 and 1988.
There are trolley attendants at other major international airports
to collect back the trolleys. It's a great inconvenience for travellers
after having travelled 16-20 hours to search for coins to use the trolleys.

[omm]

Dallas DFW, NY JFK, LA Airport INTL, SFO INTL, Las vegas, Phoenix Intl airport, charges USD$2 by cash or Credit card.
OMM

[explorer101]

greedy airport administrators, carts should be free for all, rather one can find sponsors for these carts in exchange for advertisement space. 

[ofvgard]

I found that having to pay for trolleys new too. Like if I was new and didnt have the currency of that country n really needed a trolley, i would have been forced to use my credit card just fr 2 dollars.

I'm used to the airport in Narita, Japan and the trolleys are free, big and have those handle locks. But oh well, cant be helped

[qorax]

I found that having to pay for trolleys new too. Like if I was new and didnt have the currency of that country n really needed a trolley, i would have been forced to use my credit card just fr 2 dollars.

I'm used to the airport in Narita, Japan and the trolleys are free, big and have those handle locks. But oh well, cant be helped

U may not necessarily use your Cr Card... the ICE Kiosk could exchange your Forex [albeit at reduced rates though].

But, yes that $2 thing is a hassle anyday. However, being gradually implemented in all a/ports around the world. Blame it on recession...

Qorax