National Football League

Report: Some spots to cost almost $1K

Published Jan. 23, 2011 12:00 a.m. ET

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Packers and Steelers fans were set to pay a high price for their team's success Monday as Arlington, Tex., businesses sought to cash in on the city's hosting rights to Super Bowl XLV in February.

Parking lots close to Cowboys Stadium were demanding almost $1,000 for prime spots, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported, while many hotels looked to charge four times their usual room rates around the Feb. 6 event.

At an eye-watering $990, ParkWhiz priced a reserved place in its lot at more than $850 above the stadium's official parking fee, aimed at fans reluctant to take a pre-game stroll.

"Official stadium parking is over a mile away," the site said, adding that a "parking pass through ParkWhiz" would take fans "closer to the action."

But it was not alone in attempting to make a heavy return on the arrival of thousands for the NFL's showcase event. Rooms in a number of hotels close to the stadium were going for close to $500 dollars around game day, way beyond their usual price of around $75 to $150.

Those hoping for entry into Cowboys Stadium faced far higher prices, though, with ticket websites offering the cheapest seats at more than $2,600 and premium views at almost $16,000.