Garages/Lots

Parking downtown evenings and weekends is a breeze, with over 30,000 spaces to choose from. $1 Parking is available in three City garages downtown. Keep an eye out for the '$1' parking signs all around downtown. Every major route into downtown is well-marked on the overhead booms with the '$1' signage. There is $1 parking signage at street level at the entrance to each participating garage.

Park 2 hours for $1 at the following garages, plus all day Saturday and Sunday for $1, and after 5pm weekdays for $1:

• Garfield Garage (Enter on Ninth between Vine and Race)
• Gramercy Garage (Enter from 7th St. (Eastbound) between Elm & Race Streets
• Westin Garage (Enter from Vine St. (Northbound) between Fourth & Fifth Streets)

In addition, the parking lot at Fifth & Race offers 2 hours for $1.

Click here for a list of several garages, with rates ranging from $1 to $7 for the first 2 hours. These garages also have short-term spaces Monday through Friday during the day.

Parking Meters

There are 1800 parking meters throughout downtown, handy for running quick errands. All downtown meters offer the first 10 minutes free - just turn the crank. You can even turn the crank for a free 10 minutes BEFORE depositing coins for more time!

Monthly Parking Availability

For downtown monthly parking availability and rates in the central business district click here.

We have also provided five downloadable maps (print size 11 x 17, please be patient as files are large) detailing all monthly parking lots and garages located south of Sixth Street: Riverfront, South of Sixth East of Vine, South of Sixth West of Vine, North of Sixth East of Vine, and North of Sixth West of Vine. Cross reference the monthly parking availability document with these maps to familiarize yourself with the actual locations. As construction begins along The Banks and at Queen City Square, you might find them helpful for you or your employees.

Bicycle Parking

With an increasing number of people commuting to work downtown via their bicycles, it's good to know there are plenty of places to park and secure a bicycle. Download a map of all of the bike racks located downtown. The map was provided by the City of Cincinnati's Transportation and Engineering Department.