What are the parking fees in different parts of the city?

Parking in Calgary varies in price depending on the area, type of vehicle, and time of day. Below is a complete guide with current prices, rules, and tips for saving money.

1. Street parking

Zone rates

Calgary is divided into zones with different rates:

  • Zone 1 (Downtown): $6 CAD/hour (max. 2 hours).
  • Zone 2 (Beltline, Kensington): $4.50 CAD/hour (max. 4 hours).
  • Zone 3 (suburbs): $2.50 CAD/hour (max. 9 hours).

Payment times

  • Mon–Fri: 7:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
  • Sunday and holidays: free.

Special zones

  • Loading zones: Free for up to 20 minutes with mandatory registration via the MyParking app.
  • For people with disabilities: Designated spaces with fines of up to $300 CAD for illegal use.

2. Parking lots and parking garages

Popular locations

| Name | Area | Cost (per hour) | Features |

|----------------------|----------------|----------------|----------------------------------| | City Hall Parkade| Downtown | $3.50 | Free for the first 30 minutes. | | Convention Centre| East Village | $4.00 | Underground, close to the arena. |

| Pacific Parkade | Downtown | $7.00 | Max. height 6'10". |

Long-term rates

  • Monthly pass: From $115 CAD (surface parking) to $485 CAD (underground parking).
  • Funeral parking: For residents in residential areas – from $30 CAD/year.

3. Special cases

YYC Airport

  • Short-term zones: $5 CAD for 20 minutes, $39 CAD per day.
  • Long-term zones: $10 CAD per entry, $30 CAD per day.

Hospitals and universities

  • Foothills Medical Centre: $2.50 CAD per half hour, $15 CAD per day.
  • University of Calgary: From $125 CAD/month (off-campus parking).

Tourist attractions

  • Heritage Park: $13 CAD per day, evening rate – $8 CAD.
  • Calgary Zoo: $13 CAD per day, monthly pass – $70 CAD.

4. Tips for saving money

  1. Use apps:
  • MyParking: View available spaces and pay for parking.
  • ParkPlus: Quick payment via SMS or QR codes.
  1. Evening rates: In parking lots (e.g., Arts Commons) after 6:00 p.m. – discounts up to 50%.
  2. Free hours: At Riverwalk Parkade, the first 30 minutes are free.

5. Fines and restrictions

  • Overdue payment: Fine of $40–75 CAD + 20% penalty.
  • Parking in prohibited areas: Automatic cameras record violations.

Conclusion

Parking costs in Calgary depend on location and time. The highest rates are in Downtown, while affordable options can be found in residential areas. Use mobile apps, avoid peak hours, and check signs to avoid fines.