Parking Near University of Alabama at Birmingham
Where Can I Park for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Students must order a virtual permit to access UAB parking areas, and the fall-only student permit costs $239. For daily parking outside the permit system, Parksy lists outdoor lots at 1717 6th Ave. N., 0.4 miles away, for $5 a day. Covered parking in Five Points South is 0.7 miles away for $4 a day.
- Address
- 1720 University Boulevard
- Closest listed space
- Affordable Outdoor Lot in Birmingham, AL - 1717 6th Ave. N., 0.4 mi (8 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Birmingham, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
Parking Near Birmingham
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Helena Jankovičová Kováčová
University of Alabama at Birmingham Permits and Campus Parking
UAB Transportation manages parking information for the campus and requires students to order a permit to access UAB parking areas (uab.edu/transportation/parking/students-parking). Student permits are virtual, so students do not receive a hangtag, and the student permit price is $239 for fall only (uab.edu/transportation/parking/students-parking).
The campus address is 1720 University Boulevard, 1.5 miles from Birmingham center. UAB Transportation provides information on parking and getting around campus, including permit options and zone parking options (uab.edu/transportation/). The university’s parking information is separate from UAB Medicine’s visitor parking rates, which apply to patient and non-patient hospital parking rather than general campus parking.
The Busiest Parking Periods Around the UAB Campus
Campus parking is most constrained when students need access to UAB parking areas during the fall term, when the student permit listed by UAB Transportation applies (uab.edu/transportation/parking/students-parking). A permit is required for students using those areas, so term-time demand is concentrated around the university rather than spread evenly through the year.
UAB Transportation publishes parking and getting-around-campus information for drivers, while the supplied local listings identify a UAB parking lot on 6th Avenue (mapquest.com). The surrounding streets should therefore be treated as an active university parking area during campus activity, with parking access governed by posted restrictions and the university’s permit system.
Parksy Spaces Close to the UAB Campus
For students or staff who want a lower-cost daily option outside the permit system, Parksy lists an outdoor lot at 1717 6th Ave. N., 0.4 miles away, for $5 a day. A second listing at the same address is also an outdoor lot 0.4 miles away for $5 a day. These spaces suit longer campus visits better than hourly parking.
Visitors heading to the campus can choose covered parking in Five Points South, 0.7 miles away, for $4 a day. For shorter appointments, Parksy lists a lot 1.0 mile away for $5 an hour and a garage space 1.0 mile away for $6 an hour.
Other Birmingham Parking Near Campus
UAB Medicine publishes separate parking rates for hospital visitors. The charge is $2 for 0 to 1 hour, followed by $1 for each additional hour; the daily maximum is $6 for patients and $20 for non-patients (uabmedicine.org/plan-your-visit/visiting-a-patient/parking-rates/).
Valet parking is available at UAB Medicine (uabmedicine.org/plan-your-visit/visiting-a-patient/parking-rates/). Those hospital rates are useful for a medical appointment or visit, but they are not the student permit price and do not describe general university parking. Drivers visiting a lecture, office, or campus facility should use the university’s transportation and permit information rather than assuming the hospital tariff applies.
Birmingham Station Access to the UAB Campus
The nearest listed station is Birmingham, 0.9 miles from the campus and an 18-minute walk.
The campus is in Birmingham, Alabama, and sits 1.5 miles from Birmingham center. Drivers using a Parksy space farther from the university can combine parking with a walk across the central area, while rail passengers can continue on foot from Birmingham station without needing a campus permit.
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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 for University of Alabama at Birmingham?
Students must order a virtual permit to access UAB parking areas, and the fall-only student permit costs $239. For daily parking outside the permit system, Parksy lists outdoor lots at 1717 6th Ave. N., 0.4 miles away, for $5 a day. Covered parking in Five Points South is 0.7 miles away for $4 a day.
Do Students Need a Parking Permit?
Yes. UAB Transportation requires students to order a permit to access UAB parking areas. Student permits are virtual, so students do not receive a hangtag. The student permit price is $239 for fall only, and campus parking is most constrained during the fall term when student access is concentrated.
What Is the Cheapest Daily Parking Near Campus?
Parksy lists outdoor parking at 1717 6th Ave. N., 0.4 miles away, for $5 a day. A second outdoor listing at the same address is also 0.4 miles away for $5 a day. These spaces suit longer campus visits better than hourly parking and provide an option outside the permit system.
How Much Is Hospital Visitor Parking?
UAB Medicine visitor parking costs $2 for 0 to 1 hour, followed by $1 for each additional hour. The daily maximum is $6 for patients and $20 for non-patients. Valet parking is available. These rates apply to patient and non-patient hospital parking, not general campus parking or the student permit.
Is There Covered Parking Near Campus?
Parksy lists covered parking in Five Points South, 0.7 miles away, for $4 a day. For shorter appointments, a lot 1.0 mile away costs $5 an hour, while a garage space 1.0 mile away costs $6 an hour. The listed daily options suit longer campus visits better than hourly parking.
How Far Is Birmingham Station From Campus?
The nearest listed station is Birmingham, 0.9 miles from campus and an 18-minute walk. Rail passengers can continue on foot from Birmingham station without needing a campus permit. The campus is in Birmingham, Alabama, and sits 1.5 miles from Birmingham center.
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