Starting August 1, parking rates for on-street parking and select City of Raleigh parking facilities will change.
Parking rates have remained steady since 2018. Rate increases will help offset costs such as security, maintenance, repairs and improvements needed to ensure our parking system is safe, clean, and reliable.
The good news? The City's popular free two-hour parking program at participating downtown parking decks isn't going away. Your first two hours are still free Monday through Friday at all non-event decks. Parking in these decks is also free on weekends.
On-Street Parking
| RATE | Current | Beginning August 1 |
| Houly Rate | $1.25 - $1.50/hour | $1.50/hour |
| Paid Parking Hours | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday Free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays | 8 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday Free on weekends and after 6 p.m. on weekdays |
Non-Event Parking Decks
Applies to Blount Street, City Center/Red Hat, City Hall, Moore Square, and Wilmington Street parking decks.
| RATE | Current | Beginning August 1 |
| Hourly Rate | $2/hour | $3/hour |
| Daily Maximum | $14 | $21 |
| First Two Hours | Free (Monday - Friday) | Free (Monday - Friday) |
| Paid Parking Hours | Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. | Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. |
Event Parking Decks
Applies to Cabarrus Street, Convention Center/Charter Square, and Performing Arts parking decks.
| RATE | Current | Beginning August 1 |
| Hourly Rate | $3/hour* | $4/hour |
| Daily Maximum | $15 | $24 |
| Paid Parking Hours | Varies by garage | 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week |
*Cabarrus Street currently uses a different pricing structure ($1/hour for the first two hours, then $2/hour thereafter, with a $14 daily maximum). Beginning August 1, all City event parking decks will follow the same rate of $4/hour with a $24 daily maximum.
Thank you for your patience as these changes are implemented. Our goal is to continue providing a safe, reliable, and well-maintained parking system for everyone who visits downtown Raleigh. If you have questions about the new parking rates or need assistance, please contact Raleigh Parking at 919-996-3996 or email raleighparking@raleighnc.gov.