Parking Near Dublin City University, Glasnevin
Where Can I Park at Dublin City University?
Parking is enforced and campus spaces are limited and first come, first served. The official operator is APCOA, with Monday to Friday parking priced at €1.20 an hour or €3.50 a day, payable by cash, online or app. Students can obtain a parking permit through the campus permit site for €2 for 3 months.
- Address
- Chuck Feeney Way
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Parking Near Dublin City University, D09, 1.0 km (13 min walk)
Parking Near Glasnevin
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Phil Evenden
Parking on the Dublin City University Campus
Parking at Dublin City University is enforced for students and visitors, and campus spaces are limited and first come, first served (dcu.ie). The official campus operator is APCOA, with Monday to Friday parking priced at €1.20 an hour or €3.50 a day; payment is available by cash, online or app (apcoa.ie). A separate campus tariff lists pay-as-you-go parking at €1.50 an hour, a €5 day rate from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, and a €3 overnight rate from 8pm to 8am Monday to Sunday (dcu.ie).
Students can obtain a parking permit through the campus permit site for €2 for 3 months (dcu.ie). The campus is on Chuck Feeney Way in Drumcondra North C ED, near Glasnevin, so the official car parks are the most direct option for staff, visitors and students carrying equipment or arriving for a scheduled appointment.
Shopping and Public Car Parks Around DCU
DCU St. Patrick’s on Drumcondra Road Upper in Drumcondra, Dublin 9, is operated through APCOA. Its daily rate is €4.60 from 8am to 8pm, with an overnight rate of €3 from 8pm to 8am (apcoaconnect.ie). This gives visitors an alternative on the Drumcondra side of the campus, particularly for daytime appointments or evening activities.
DCU Residence Car Park Glasnevin also uses APCOA. Its tariff is €1.10 for 1 hour, €2.60 for 2 hours, €4.10 for 3 hours and €5 for 24 hours, with the listed Saturday tariff matching the weekday tariff (apcoaconnect.ie). Overnight parking on the Glasnevin Campus is accommodated only at the DCU Rooms car park (dcuaccommodation.ie), making the residence facility the relevant choice when a stay extends beyond daytime parking.
Parksy Spaces Near Dublin City University
For the shortest Parksy option, a nearby parking space in D09 is 1.0 km from the campus and costs €1.20 an hour. It suits students or staff who need a practical regular space close to Chuck Feeney Way. A hotel space at Dublin Crowne Plaza is 1.5 km away and costs €12 a day, which is better suited to a visitor planning a full day rather than a short stop.
Two Metro Hotel spaces in D09H5C9 are 1.6 km away and each costs €2 an hour, giving visitors or staff a pair of similarly placed hourly options. DCU All Hallows Green offers 24/7 parking 1.8 km away at €1.20 an hour, a useful fit for students with early or late campus commitments. A Dublin 9 space at 35 Cedar View is 2.3 km away and costs €21 a day, making it suited to a full-day visitor or staff member who prefers a daily booking.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near DCU
Parking pressure is highest when campus demand coincides with term-time travel, scheduled events and open days. Spaces are limited, and parking is first come, first served (dcu.ie), so arriving shortly before a busy campus activity gives drivers less flexibility than an earlier arrival.
Parking enforcement applies to students and visitors (dcu.ie). Drivers using surrounding streets near Chuck Feeney Way should follow the signed restrictions rather than treating nearby kerbs as overflow parking. The campus address is in Drumcondra North C ED near Glasnevin, where event traffic and normal local movement can make a legal off-street space more dependable than searching close to the entrance.
Stations and Walking Routes to Dublin City University
Dublin City University is 1.0 km from Glasnevin centre, placing the campus within the local Glasnevin area while its address remains Chuck Feeney Way in Drumcondra North C ED. That distance makes Glasnevin centre a useful reference point for drivers combining parking with a walk.
Public transport can reduce the need to compete for limited campus spaces during busy periods. The campus’s Drumcondra North C ED setting near Glasnevin connects the destination with established local walking approaches, while the Chuck Feeney Way address provides the clearest arrival point for the final leg. Use the nearest station or stop shown by your journey planner for the chosen entrance, since the campus has multiple access points and the walk depends on where you leave transport.
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* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park at Dublin City University?
Parking is enforced and campus spaces are limited and first come, first served. The official operator is APCOA, with Monday to Friday parking priced at €1.20 an hour or €3.50 a day, payable by cash, online or app. Students can obtain a parking permit through the campus permit site for €2 for 3 months.
How Much Does Campus Parking Cost?
The official APCOA tariff is €1.20 an hour or €3.50 a day from Monday to Friday, with payment available by cash, online or app. A separate campus tariff lists pay-as-you-go parking at €1.50 an hour, a €5 day rate from 8am to 8pm Monday to Sunday, and a €3 overnight rate from 8pm to 8am.
Can Students Get a Parking Permit?
Students can obtain a parking permit through the campus permit site for €2 for 3 months. Parking remains enforced for students and visitors, while campus spaces are limited and first come, first served. Drivers should use the signed restrictions on surrounding streets rather than treating nearby kerbs as overflow parking.
What Nearby Parksy Parking Options Are Available?
The shortest Parksy option is 1.0 km away in D09 and costs €1.20 an hour. Dublin Crowne Plaza is 1.5 km away at €12 a day, while two Metro Hotel spaces are 1.6 km away at €2 an hour. DCU All Hallows Green is 1.8 km away and costs €1.20 an hour.
Is Overnight Parking Available Near the Campus?
DCU St. Patrick’s has an overnight rate of €3 from 8pm to 8am, while the residence facility lists €5 for 24 hours. Overnight parking on the Glasnevin Campus is accommodated only at the DCU Rooms car park, making it the relevant choice when a stay extends beyond daytime parking.
Where Is the Campus and How Far Is Glasnevin Centre?
The campus is on Chuck Feeney Way in Drumcondra North C ED, near Glasnevin. It is 1.0 km from Glasnevin centre, which provides a useful reference point for drivers combining parking with a walk. Use the nearest station or stop shown by your journey planner for the chosen entrance, as the campus has multiple access points.
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