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Find Parking NYC
Search by neighborhood or ZIP code to jump straight to typical garage rates and what to expect.
Find Parking By Neighborhood
NYC parking garage rates shift block by block. Pick your neighborhood to see what to expect.
The most expensive and most congested; expect a premium near Times Square and the Theater District.
High monthly rates, but daily and hourly options are often more reasonable than Midtown.
Similar to the UES, close to Lincoln Center and Central Park’s west side.
Limited garage supply, higher demand on weekends.
A mix of self-park and valet options, close to the High Line and Javits Center.
Weekday-heavy pricing that often drops on weekends.
Some of the most beginner-friendly self-park garages in Manhattan.
Moderate pricing, good access to downtown venues.
Narrow streets, limited garage count — book ahead.
The most affordable options left in Manhattan proper.
Monthly garages from about $225 and the city’s Court Square garage at $25 a day. Read our Long Island City parking guide.
Garages from $6 for 3 hours and city lots from $1.50 an hour. Read our Flushing parking guide for every garage and rate.
Monthly garages from about $199, and $2-an-hour meters on the commercial strips. Read our Williamsburg parking guide.
Weekday commuter plans from about $200, true 24/7 from $299, and full-day garage rates from $18. Read our Downtown Brooklyn parking guide.
Typically about $200–$500/month, a fraction of Manhattan’s cost, for anyone with flexibility on location.
Map: Manhattan Parking by Neighborhood & Landmark
See where to park near Times Square, Madison Square Garden, Lincoln Center, Central Park, the Javits Center and every Manhattan neighborhood we cover. Open the Manhattan parking map on Google Maps.
NYC Parking Garage Rates in 2026: What You’ll Actually Pay
Rates in this city swing hard by borough, neighborhood, and even by block, so here’s the real range — not one flat number that only applies to Midtown.
| Parking type | Manhattan | Brooklyn / Queens / Bronx |
|---|---|---|
| Street meter (per hour) | $3.00 – $5.50 for the first hour, by zone | $1.50 – $2.50 for the first hour, by zone |
| Garage, a few hours | $20 – $35 | $15 – $25 |
| Garage, overnight | $37 – $60 (Midtown/FiDi can run $80–$100+) | $30 – $50 |
| Monthly parking | $500 – $1,200+ | $200 – $500 |
- Meter rates are zoned, not citywide. NYC DOT sets meter prices by zone. The first hour costs $5.50 in Midtown and Lower Manhattan, and $5.00 elsewhere below 96th Street. North of 110th Street and in most outer-borough areas, it’s $1.50 to $2.50. See every zone in our NYC meter rates table.
- Congestion pricing changes the math below 60th Street. Since January 2025, driving into Manhattan at or below 60th Street costs a $9 toll during peak hours (5 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends, with E-ZPass), or $2.25 overnight, charged once per day. If you commute into the Congestion Relief Zone regularly, weigh a monthly garage contract plus the toll against daily drive-up rates. Or skip the toll: park in Long Island City or Williamsburg and take the subway in.
- Sundays are the cheapest day to park on the street — most metered zones are unenforced, citywide.
Monthly Parking Options in NYC
If you park more than a few times a week, a monthly contract often beats paying daily rates. To find your breakeven point, divide the monthly price by the daily rate. Many commuters pass it without noticing.
- Self-park monthly: come and go on your own schedule with a gate card or app. Costs slightly more than reserved/stacked spots, no waiting on an attendant.
- Valet/stacked monthly: cheaper, but you call ahead (or use an app) to have your car pulled, and can’t leave on a whim during a full house.
- Reserved vs. unreserved: reserved guarantees your specific spot; unreserved is cheaper but the garage can shuffle cars during the day.
Many garages also offer discounted monthly rates for residents of a specific building or ZIP code — always worth asking directly, even if the posted online rate looks fixed.
Apps & BookingCompare Prices in a Few Easy Clicks
You don’t have to drive to three garages to find out who’s cheapest that day. Booking apps pull standard rates from garages across the city so you can compare prices before you leave the house — but most of those apps only show the operators who pay to be listed, not every real option in the neighborhood.
- ParkNYC — the city’s own free app for paying at street meters. Available on Android and iOS. Doesn’t book garages, but it’s the fastest legal way to pay a meter without hunting for coins.
- Garage booking apps — third-party garage booking apps with real-time availability and pre-paid rates, often cheaper than drive-up pricing. Extensive coverage in Manhattan, thinner in the outer boroughs.
- Operator-direct apps (Icon Parking, iPark, Edison ParkFast) — useful if you already hold a monthly contract with that specific operator; less useful for one-off comparison shopping since each only shows its own locations.
Local Factors That Actually Affect Your Parking
Anyone can list garage addresses. What determines whether you get a good spot or a $115 ticket is the local stuff — the rules that change block to block and season to season.
- Alternate Side Parking (ASP) is back at full strength. During COVID, drivers moved their cars only once a week. Since July 5, 2022, every day and time on the sign is enforced again. See our alternate side parking NYC guide for the full rules. Read the whole sign, not just the top line.
- ASP suspensions aren’t a free-for-all. A suspension only lifts the street-cleaning rule. On most suspension days, meters still run, hydrant rules still apply, and “No Standing” zones are still enforced. Check nyc.gov/311 or dial 311 before assuming a holiday means anything-goes parking. Our 2026 alternate side parking calendar lists every planned suspension.
- NYC DOT runs its own municipal lots — almost nobody looks for them. Beyond private operators (Icon, iPark, GGMC, Edison ParkFast), the city operates municipal garages and metered lots across the boroughs, some with quarterly permits available by calling 311. Rarely the first result on a booking app, often the cheapest legal option in a neighborhood.
- Event nights move prices fast. A Knicks or Rangers game at MSG, a Yankees game in the Bronx, or a Broadway opening can push nearby garage rates up same-day. Booking ahead locks in the pre-event rate.
- Covered vs. open-air matters more than people think. In a city with real winters, a covered garage protects your car from snow load and ice — worth the small premium if you’re leaving the car more than a day.
Is street parking really free in NYC?
Technically yes, where there’s no meter and no restrictive sign — but “free” ignores the time cost. Circling for an open, legal spot in Manhattan can take a long time during the day, and misreading a sign can cost $65 to $115 or more. For a short errand, free street parking makes sense; for anything longer, most drivers come out ahead paying for a garage once time and ticket risk are factored in.
Where People Actually GoParking Near NYC Landmarks
| Landmark | Neighborhood | ZIP | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Times Square / Broadway | Midtown | 10036 | Among the highest garage rates in Manhattan; book ahead for evening shows |
| Penn Station / MSG | Chelsea/Midtown | 10001 | Surge pricing on event nights |
| Yankee Stadium | South Bronx | 10451 | Lots fill fast on game days; pre-book |
| Barclays Center | Downtown Brooklyn | 11217 | About $45–$65 next to the arena on event nights; $14–$18 a 10-minute walk away |
| Lincoln Center | Upper West Side | 10023 | Evening performance demand |
| Wall Street / FiDi | Financial District | 10005, 10038 | Cheaper after 6 p.m. and weekends when offices empty out |
| Central Park South | Midtown | 10019 | Premium tourist pricing |
| Civic Center / City Hall | Lower Manhattan | 10007 | Busy on weekdays with court and city office traffic |
| JFK Airport | Queens | 11430 | Off-site lots substantially cheaper than on-airport |
| LaGuardia Airport | Queens | 11371 | Same — compare off-site shuttle lots first |
Parking in New York City: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to park in NYC for a day?
A full day (daytime hours, not overnight) in a Manhattan garage typically runs $20–$35, and $15–$25 in the outer boroughs. Overnight stays cost more — $37–$60+ in Manhattan — since garages price for the extended hold.
What’s the cheapest way to park in NYC?
Booking a garage in advance through an app almost always beats driving up and paying the posted rate, often by a wide margin. If you park regularly, divide a monthly price by the daily rate to see when a monthly contract pays off.
Is parking free on Sundays in NYC?
Meters are not in effect on Sundays or major legal holidays, per NYC DOT. Still read every sign. “No Standing Anytime” rules and the 15-foot hydrant rule still apply.
Do I need to move my car every day for alternate side parking?
Not every day — only on the days and times printed on the sign for your specific block. Since July 2022, the city enforces every day listed on the sign, so read the full sign before you park.
How much is the NYC congestion pricing toll for drivers?
$9 during peak hours (5 a.m.–9 p.m. weekdays, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. weekends) with E-ZPass for entering Manhattan at or below 60th Street, charged once per day for cars; $2.25 overnight. Tolls-by-mail rates run higher.
Are monthly parking rates negotiable?
Often, yes — especially for building residents or long-term commitments. It’s worth calling the garage directly and asking, even when a rate is posted online.
Do NYC parking garages take oversized vehicles or SUVs?
Many do, usually with an added oversize fee. Each garage sets its own length and height cutoffs. Confirm vehicle dimensions with the specific garage before arriving — car lift garages are stricter than ramp garages.
Sources: NYC DOT parking meter rates, MTA Congestion Relief Zone, NYC DOT alternate side parking. Rates and rules current as of October 2026 and subject to change by the city and individual garage operators — always confirm posted rates and signage on site.