Can I park anywhere in DC?

DC also has street parking in most neighborhoods. Pay close attention to posted signs, as most parking spots have restricted hours (during rush hour, for example). Parking restrictions are strictly enforced and violators may find a parking ticket on their windshield (or worse, towed).



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Option 1: Street parking. If you choose to park on the street, you might be lucky enough to find a free spot, especially if you're nowhere near a commercial area, but in most residential neighborhoods where those spaces exist, there is a strict two-hour time limit for non-residents.

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If you park or operate a vehicle in public space in the District of Columbia for 60 consecutive days, the vehicle must be registered and display a valid DC DMV inspection sticker and tags. DC's Department of Public Works (DPW) monitors for automobiles that are not in compliance with DC registration requirements.

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Parking in Washington DC The average hourly rate for public parking is $9-$10 and if you need parking for 24 hours, be prepared to pay upwards of $35. Monthly parking costs around $250 per month.

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Meter Hours and Rates Meter hours are Monday through Saturday, either 7 AM - 10 PM or 7 AM - 6:30 PM, depending on location. These hours can be affected by rush hour provisions. The meter parking rate is $2.30/hour. Time limits on meters are generally two or four hours, depending on location.

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Two garages that always have available spaces, are within walking distance of the museums, and are well-priced are the garages at Union Station and at the Ronald Reagan Building. The rate at Union Station for 2-10 hours is $20 and for 10-24 hours is $24.

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Washington, D.C. is a compact, walkable city that's home to incredible museums and monuments, with most of its major attractions within walking distance of each other. Also, with excellent public transportation, there's really no need for visitors to rent a car.

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