--- description: University of California, Berkeley visitor parking costs $2 an hour, with a $20 maximum until 2:00 a.m.; nearby Parksy garages start 0.4 miles away. title: Parking Near University of California, Berkeley | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-university-of-california-berkeley-berkeley-11d798.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near University of California, Berkeley Landmark Parking · Berkeley, California · University of California, Berkeley Published 17 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) Campanile Esplanade [Airport Parking (OAK)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ca/oak) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ca/berkeley) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ca/berkeley) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ca/berkeley) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/berkeley) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/berkeley) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ca/berkeley) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ca/berkeley) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ca/berkeley) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ca/berkeley) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ca/berkeley) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ca/berkeley) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ca/berkeley) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ca/berkeley) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ca/berkeley) Where Can I Park for University of California, Berkeley? University of California, Berkeley campus parking requires a permit, including for visitors, and most weekday spaces are reserved. Visitor parking costs $2 an hour, with a $20 maximum until 2:00 a.m. Nearby alternatives include a covered garage 0.4 miles away for $17 a day or The Metropolitan Garage at $1 an hour. Listen to article 4:58 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
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Campanile Esplanade
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Secure Covered Garage Parking in Berkeley, CA, 0.4 mi (9 min walk)
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Downtown Berkeley, 0.6 mi (12 min walk)
## Parking Near Berkeley [Secure Covered Garage Parking in Berkeley, CA $17.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/berkeley/secure-covered-garage-parking-in-berkeley-ca-130367) [The Metropolitan Garage Parking in Berkeley, CA $1.00/hr 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/berkeley/the-metropolitan-garage-parking-in-berkeley-ca-130505) [Convenient Parking at Kittredge Street Garage in Berkeley $2.50/hr 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/berkeley/convenient-parking-at-kittredge-street-garage-in-b-131460) [Secure Underground Parking in Oakland - $168.78/month $168.78/mo 2.5 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/oakland/secure-underground-parking-oakland-16878month-200104) [Secure Parking at Hollis Business Center, Emeryville $3.00/hr 2.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/emeryville/secure-parking-at-hollis-business-center-emeryvill-128945) [Convenient Parking Garage in Berkeley: Stadium Garage POA 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ca/berkeley/convenient-parking-garage-in-berkeley-stadium-gara-140982) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![University of California, Berkeley, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-university-of-california-berkeley-berkeley-11d798.webp) University of California, Berkeley, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## University of California, Berkeley Campus Parking Parking on the University of California, Berkeley campus requires a permit at all times, including for visitors (pt.berkeley.edu). On weekdays, most of the campus’s 5,500-plus parking spaces are reserved for faculty, staff, students, and authorized visitors (pt.berkeley.edu), so a casual drive-up visit is not the simplest option. Visitor parking is operated through UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation. Campus lots are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., while all campus lots are closed from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. (pt.berkeley.edu). Visitor parking costs $2 an hour, with a $20 maximum valid until 2:00 a.m. (pt.berkeley.edu). Students can also buy a weekly parking permit for $36.30 including tax (pt.berkeley.edu), while employees use the university’s employee permit program (pt.berkeley.edu). ## Berkeley Garages Beyond the Campus The City of Berkeley’s Center Street Parking Garage is a useful public alternative near downtown rather than a campus lot. The city charges $3 an hour for up to four hours, then applies a $25 daily maximum (berkeleyca.gov). Drivers entering before 9:00 a.m. on a weekday and leaving by 6:00 p.m. can use the $15 early-bird rate (berkeleyca.gov). Center Street is better suited to a downtown appointment, shopping trip, or a walk toward campus than to storing a car beside Campanile Esplanade. The early-bird rule is tied to both weekday entry and the required departure time, so it does not function as an all-day price for every visit. The garage gives drivers a council-operated option outside UCB’s permit-controlled system. Show map of Berkeley ## Parksy Spaces Near University of California, Berkeley The closest listed Parksy option is a secure covered garage in Berkeley, 0.4 miles from campus, priced at $17 a day. At the same distance, The Metropolitan Garage offers parking for $1 an hour, making it a practical short-visit choice for visitors or staff who need a garage near the university. For a longer campus visit, Kittredge Street Garage is 0.7 miles away and costs $2.50 an hour. Students or staff staying for several hours may prefer the secure underground parking in Oakland, 2.5 miles away, at $168.78 a month, although the extra distance suits drivers comfortable with a longer connection to Berkeley. The secure parking at Hollis Business Center in Emeryville is 2.6 miles away and costs $3 an hour, making it more relevant to staff or visitors whose journeys already include Emeryville. ## Rail and Walking Access to Campus Downtown Berkeley is the nearest listed station to the campus, at 0.6 miles and a 12-minute walk. The campus is 0.8 miles from Berkeley center, so a downtown garage can also work as part of a walking trip rather than a final stop directly beside Campanile Esplanade. Drivers using a Parksy garage farther from campus should allow additional time beyond the 12-minute station walk, especially when carrying equipment or arriving for a fixed appointment. Show street view near University of California, Berkeley ## Sources - [University of California, Berkeley website](https://berkeley.edu) - [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Visitor parking](https://pt.berkeley.edu/visitor-parking) - [Parking at UC Berkeley](https://pt.berkeley.edu/parking) - [Parking and Transportation: Home](https://pt.berkeley.edu/home) - [Student Parking Permits](https://pt.berkeley.edu/StudentParking) \* 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 California, Berkeley? University of California, Berkeley campus parking requires a permit, including for visitors, and most weekday spaces are reserved. Visitor parking costs $2 an hour, with a $20 maximum until 2:00 a.m. Nearby alternatives include a covered garage 0.4 miles away for $17 a day or The Metropolitan Garage at $1 an hour. ### Can Visitors Park on the University of California, Berkeley Campus? Yes, but campus parking requires a permit at all times, including for visitors. Visitor parking is operated through UC Berkeley Parking and Transportation. Campus lots are open daily from 5:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., and all campus lots are closed from 2:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. ### How Much Does Visitor Parking Cost on Campus? Visitor parking costs $2 an hour, with a $20 maximum valid until 2:00 a.m. The campus has more than 5,500 parking spaces, but most are reserved on weekdays for faculty, staff, students, and authorized visitors, so a casual drive-up visit is not the simplest option. ### What Is the Early-Bird Rate at Center Street Parking Garage? The City of Berkeley’s Center Street Parking Garage charges $3 an hour for up to four hours, then applies a $25 daily maximum. Drivers entering before 9:00 a.m. on a weekday and leaving by 6:00 p.m. can use the $15 early-bird rate. ### What Are the Closest Parksy Parking Options? The closest listed Parksy options are 0.4 miles from campus. A secure covered garage costs $17 a day, while The Metropolitan Garage offers parking for $1 an hour. Kittredge Street Garage is 0.7 miles away and costs $2.50 an hour. ### How Far Is Downtown Berkeley Station From Campus? Downtown Berkeley is the nearest listed station to campus, at 0.6 miles and a 12-minute walk. 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