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.
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.
City Bike Share
There’s no need to reserve – rent a bike, ride it where you like, then return it to any docking station.
Park Once & Ride
Park and ride to UF, Shands, Butler Plaza, Oaks Mall, Gainesville Regional Airport, Innovation Hub and more!