Information About Parking in Washington DC

Most public parking spots in Washington DC are on-street or in designated garages, and are metered. The cost of parking in these spots can range from $2 an hour to over $15 an hour, with the average at $9 an hour. However these spots can be hard to find and there are many parking restrictions in effect, especially around popular tourist areas. In addition, many residential areas require a permit to park; and during the winter months, snowfall can force street closures and plowing makes on-street parking riskier. Luckily, there are parking spaces for rent all across Washington DC, in private lots, underground car parks, and private garages and driveways. These can help ensure consistency of availability and be more cost-effective than paying hourly.

Washington Dc Parking Statistics

• A recent study found that Washington DC is the seventh worst city in the U.S. for parking.
• There are just 18,700 on-street metered spots in the city, for over 660,000 residents.
• There are 105,000 residential parking spaces for permit holders.
• There are 3.29 parking lots per 1000 commuter vehicles.
• The average daily rate for a parking garage spot in Washington is $19.
• On average, a parking ticket is issued every 20 seconds, and can range from $20 to $500.
• Washington DC drivers paid almost $100 million in parking tickets in 2017.