The university sees a high volume of traffic around campus so your best strategy is to plan ahead. Rates vary by facility type and are posted at each entrance and on the Parking Rates Web page.

• Hourly rate facilities (short term parking)
  - Pay by the hour
  - Rate varies by facility
  
  
• Daily rate facilities
  - Flat fee for the entire day
  - If you leave and return the same day, you must pay again
  
  
• Meter parking (short term parking)
  - Time limits vary from 12 minutes to four hours
  - Rates are posted on each meter
  - University parking meters are free on Sundays and official university holidays
  Note: The City of Minneapolis also has meters on campus and their guidelines may differ from the university.
  
  
• Event parking
  - Some parking facilities change rates for special events
  - Event rates go into effect two-three hours before the event
  - Check the PTS Event Calendar for a consolidated listing of events
  - To bypass event rates, try these tips:
  
  • Park at a facility that doesn't charge event rates: East River Road Garage, Weisman Art Museum Garage, Oak Street Ramp or 19th Avenue Ramp.
  • Nolte Center Garage offers premium daily rate parking ($5.50 a day) on a first-come, first-served basis, Monday - Thursday after 4:30 p.m.
  • With a free hangtag permit, evening students can pay the daily rate ($3.75 a day) at Lot C55 when space is available, Monday - Thursday after 4:30 p.m. Permits are obtained at the Office of the Registrar, 200 Fraser Hall, 106 Pleasant Street SE. Call 612-624-1111 for more information.
    
    
• Discounted parking
  (Note: this is not valid during events at most locations. Discounted parking at East River Road Garage and Oak Street Ramp is available during events)
  • Standard Off-Peak ($5.50) - Enter before 7 a.m. or after 5 p.m., Monday - Friday. Rates are good for the first 24-hours only. Available at:
    - 4th Street Ramp (East Bank)
    - 21st Avenue Ramp (West Bank)
    - Gortner Avenue Ramp (St. Paul)
    
    Enter before 7 a.m. or after 2 p.m., Monday - Friday. Rates are good for the first 24-hours only. Available at:
    - Oak Street Ramp (East Bank)
    
    
  • Evening Off-Peak ($5.50) - Rates are good only between the hours of 5 p.m. and 7 a.m., Monday-Friday. Available at:
    - East River Road Garage (East Bank)
    - 19th Avenue Ramp (West Bank)
    - Lot 86 (West Bank)
    - Lot S106 (St. Paul)
    
    
  • Weekend Off-Peak ($5.50) - Rates are good all day Saturday and Sunday at:

  - Oak Street Ramp (East Bank)
  - East River Road Garage (East Bank)
  - 19th Avenue Ramp (West Bank)
  - Lot 86 (West Bank)
  - Lot S106 (St. Paul)

  Available Saturday at:
  - 4th Street Ramp (East Bank)
  - 21st Avenue Ramp (West Bank)
  - Gortner Avenue Ramp (St. Paul)

  • Free Night and Sunday Parking - Enter after 8 p.m. and exit before 8 a.m., Monday-Saturday. Parking is free all day on Sunday (must enter and exit on Sunday). Available at:
    - 4th Street Ramp (East Bank)
    - 21st Avenue Ramp (West Bank)
    - Gortner Avenue Ramp (St. Paul)

  View the campus maps for locations.