DIRECTIONS & PARKING
Make your way to the Austin Convention Center in the heart of downtown with 1,600+ parking spaces close by. On either side of the venue, you can find a space in one of our two parking garages.
Go to 201 East 2nd St. (1,000 spaces) with garage entrances located on Brazos or San Jacinto - there is no garage entrance on 2nd St. - or 601 East 5th St. (685 spaces). For parking inquiries, email: accdparkinginfo@austintexas.gov or call us at (512) 404-4260.
The 5th and 2nd Street parking garages are cashless facilities, and only accept credit/debit cards as payment of parking fees.
Garage Entrance Maps
2nd Street Garage - Brazos Entrance
2nd Street Garage - San Jacinto Entrance
5th Street Garage
Metrorail
Capital Metro’s MetroRail stops right next to the Austin Convention Center. Alleviate the pressures of traffic, and leave your car behind. The MetroRail will take you to our venue in a smooth, timely manner. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Normal Parking Rates and Times
| Time | Cost* |
|---|---|
| 0-10 Minutes | $0.00 |
| 10 Minutes - 2 Hours | $5.00 |
| 2 Hours - 9 Hours | $10.00 |
| 9 Hours - 12 Hours | $15.00 |
| Additional Hour | $3.00 |
| Daily Rate (Max 24 hrs) | $48.00 |
| Lost Ticket | $60.00 |
Additional $3.00/hour for every hour greater than 12 hours, not to exceed Daily Max Rate.
* Unless special event rates are posted
Rates reset every 24 hours.
NEW WEEKEND HOURS: Effective Feb. 21, 2025 - On weekends (Fridays and Saturdays, 4 p.m.- 1 a.m.), a flat rate of $15 is due upon entry. The flat rate is applicable from time of entry until 11 a.m. the following morning. Starting at 11 a.m., regular rates will apply.
Interested in pre-paid validations? Inquire by reaching out via email to accdparkinginfo@austintexas.gov or calling us at (512) 404-4260.
Accessibility
Our garages possess mobility-impaired parking on every level. These spaces are located near the elevators. If your vehicle has a Disabled Veteran (DV) or other Meritorious Military Honors specialty plate, you will receive complimentary parking.
Things To Know:
- 5th Street Parking Garage clearance height: 6'11"
- No overnight parking
- Payment Methods: We accept all debit and credit cards
- 2nd Street Parking Garage clearance height: 6'9"
Alternative Fuel Vehicle Parking
In our 2nd St. Parking Garage, there are 30 preferred parking spaces for hybrid, electric, biodiesel, or flex-fuel vehicles, including three Austin Energy charging stations. These spaces are available to you all throughout the garage close to the elevators.