Parking Downtown

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Parking is readily available and reasonably priced in Downtown.

Curbside Parking

Metered Parking: Metered parking costs $1 per hour and is limited to 3 hours. As of September 6, 2011, parking meters hours are:

  • Monday-Wednesday: 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
  • Thursday & Friday: 8 a.m.-Midnight
  • Saturdays: 11 a.m. until Midnight

The hours listed above apply to all meters between Cesar Chavez and 10th Street, and between IH-35 and Lamar Blvd. Outside of that area, meters operate from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Meters take MasterCard, Visa, debit cards or coins.

Click here for more information and a map of off-street parking options in downtown Austin.

Customer Service Zones: Unless marked otherwise, parking in these spots is limited to 15 minutes for the use of those who will be zipping in and out of a business.

Commercial Service Zones: Use of Commercial Service Zones is limited to properly signed delivery vehicles.

Enforcement: Please note that the City does enforce parking zones seven days a week.