Parking in Tampa
There are 11,372 off-street spaces in both lots and garages and 2,097 on-street spaces in Tampa. Even with all these options, parking can sometimes be tricky in downtown, especially so during the holiday season.
Tampa is divided into five main districts that differ in terms of the parking rates charged:
- West Tampa, South Tampa, East Tampa, and North Tampa are predominantly residential areas with lots of free on-street parking available.
- Ybor City – off-street lots charge on average $3.00 per 24 hours. On-street parking is free, but is restricted to a 2 hour maximum time limit.
The average hourly rate charged at lots and garages in downtown Tampa is $1.60 per hour and $12.00 per 24 hours. Monthly parking is available for $60 per month.
On-street parking in Tampa is enforced Monday through Friday from 8 am to 6pm. Meters in several areas have different hours of operation. Vehicles with a disabled placard can park for free for up to 4 hours. You must still introduce your license plate number at the parking meter, select the ‘disabled parking’ option and collect your receipt.
During your stay in the areas, you will probably visit the Channel District, the Port Authority, the Aquarium and of course Tampa International Airport, this is why we provide detailed parking maps for each of these locations.
To pay a parking citation, go to the City of Tampa Parking Division website.
Buildings
- El Centro Espanol De Tampa
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Operation Center
- Robert W Saunders Public Library
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Criminal Registration
- Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Jail Division III
- US Secret Service
- US Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- US Marshals Service
- Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
- Tampa Police Department Headquarters
- University of Tampa - Merl Kelce Library
- Tampa Police Department District 3 Headquarters
- McKay Hall
- Riverside Center
- McNeel Boathouse
- MacDonald-Kelce Library
- University of Tampa Computer Center Annex
- Plant Hall Academic and Administrative Building
- University of Tampa Digital Imaging Laboratory
- Plant Hall
- Robert A Jaeb Computer Center
- School of Continuing Studies University of Tampa
- University of Tampa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Grand Salon Plant Hall
- Cass Building
- Kennedy Place
- Smiley Hall
- John H Sykes College of Business
- University of Tampa Communications Building
- Walker Hall
- Vaughn Center
- Delo Park
- Brevard Hall
- David A Straz Junior Hall
- College Hill Branch Library Hillsborough County Public Library
- Alfred and Beverly Austin Hall
- McNiff Fitness Center
- Ferman Music Center
- Saunders Center For the Arts
- Sword and Shield Building
- R K Bailey Art Studios
- Martinez Sports Center
- Small Blessings Early Childhood Center
- Scarfone-Hartley Art Gallery
- Edison Building
- University of Tampa Public Access Studios
- University of Tampa Central Receiving and Plant Management Building
Schools
- Sharon School
- Shore School
- Saint Patrick Catholic School
- Booker T Washington Elementary School
- Ybor School
- Most Holy Name School
- Meacham School
- Washington Junior High School
- Henderson School
- Anderson Elementary Academy
- Harlem Academy
- Lee School
- Learning Center
- DeSota School
- Orange Grove School
- Brewster School
- College Hill School
- George Washington Center
- Bayside School
- Graham Elementary School
- Jefferson High School
- Lockhart Elementary School
- Blake High School
- Miracle Temple Christian School
- Young Junior High School
- Little Lamb Christian School
- Gary School
- Sacred Heart Academy
- Graham School
- University of Tampa
- Buffalo Avenue School
- Tampa Junior Academy
- Wimberly Preschool and Kindergarden
- Haven Poe Runaway Shelter School
- Jackson Heights School
- Stewart Middle Magnet School
- Franklin Junior High School
- Middleton High School
- Tampa Marine Institute
- Lomax School
- Carver Junior High School