Off-Street Parking Options
There are over 42,000 parking spaces throughout Downtown Denver. Use our interactive parking guide at ExperienceDowntownDenver to find public parking lots and garages located near your Downtown destination. ExperienceDowntownDenver also provides rate information that is updated twice a year to help you find a parking location you can afford. Make sure to visit the public directory and then just click on the "P" icon once you get to the map to see all of your public parking options in Downtown Denver. Remember, it's always a good idea to identify a second location in case your first choice is full.
To contact a parking operator directly, click here to view a list phone numbers.
On-Street Parking Information
Rates at on-street parking meters in Downtown Denver are $1.00 per hour, Monday through Satuday, 8 am to 10 pm, with a 2 hour maximum. There is no parking on Downtown streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. On-street parking is free on Sundays and City holidays. For a list of City holidays, click here. Meters accept nickels, dimes, or quarters.
When parking at an on-street parking meter, remember to park your car within the meters on either end and 18 inches of the curb.
If on-street parking is limited on the block where you want to park, consider parking in an off-street lot or garage or parking a few blocks away and using the free 16th Street Mall shuttle to get to your destination.
Individuals with mobility impairement and the appropriate documentation may park at on-street meters and signed time limit zones for up to four hours without paying. For more information on Denver's Disability Parking ordinance, please click here.
Overnight and Long Term Parking
For those who are planning to park Downtown overnight, whether staying in a hotel or as a guest of a Downtown resident, or for those who are leaving from Downtown for an extended trip, please note that there is no parking on Downtown streets between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. However, there are several parking options to accommodate these needs. For information on overnight or long term parking options in Downtown, click here.
Oversized Vehicle and Motorcycle Parking
Oversized vehicles have special parking options in Downtown Denver; motorcycles can be parked four to a meter space, and scooters cannot be locked to lights, benches or trees. For information on parking oversized vehicles, motorcycles or scooters, click here.
November 2009