Choose from time-limited, metered and long-term spaces found at the city parking garage, lots and on-street spaces. Use the map tabs to locate parking information near your destination.
SW Downtown Garage
From the garage you can walk to several downtown destinations, including:
- SW Downtown Garage
- Criminal Justice Center
- Hippodrome State Theatre
- Alachua County Admin Bldg
- Visit Gainesville, Alachua County, FL
- City Hall
- Bo Diddley Plaza
- Family and Civil Justice Center
Daily Rates:
6am-6pm – $1/hr ($6 max)
6pm-6am – $5/night
Monthly Rate:
Unlimited access – $25/mo. +tax
Discounted Quarterly Rate:
Unlimited access – $20/mo. +tax
(advance purchase required)
The SW Downtown Garage is fully automated; while there are no gates or cashiers stationed at the vehicular entry/exit lanes, parking attendants make regular patrols through the garage and are available to assist you.
The garage operates on a Pay-by-Plate system and parking is paid using the Passport app – available for any smartphone. Read FAQs about the app here.
Monthly/Quarterly permits are paid and renewed using your Gainesville Permits account ONLY.
Own a business downtown? Ask us about parking validation options or read about it below.
Downtown Parking Lots
Hours of Operation & Rates
Metered Lots: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday through Friday
| LOT NO. | LOT TYPE | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | No Meters | Free |
| 3 | 10hrs Meters from 8am-6pm | $0.25/hour |
| 4 | 2hr Meters | $0.50/hour |
| 5 | 2hr Meters | $0.50/hour |
| 6 | Free Nightly, Permit during the day |
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| 10 | Monthly Permits - Valid Weekdays Only | $30/month |
| 13 | 2hr Meters | $0.50/hour |
| 18 | Free Nightly, Permit during the day |
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| GRU | Free Nightly, Permit during the day |
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Lot 10 Permits are available for purchase at the SW Downtown Garage Office
Buy a Garage Permit
Purchase renewable monthly or quarterly parking permits for the SW Downtown Garage online, using Gainesville Permits.
Parking Validation
Downtown businesses can offer parking validation to their customers via Passport – learn how it works.
Park Once & Ride
Park and ride to UF, Shands, Butler Plaza, Oaks Mall, Gainesville Regional Airport, Innovation Hub and more!