--- description: "Harvard University parking: daily visitor permits cost $15, nearby private parking starts at $6 a day, and Harvard station is 225 yd away." title: Parking Near Harvard University, Cambridge | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-harvard-university-cambridge-0d36d4.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Harvard University, Cambridge Landmark Parking · Cambridge, Massachusetts · Harvard University Published 16 Sep 2026 · 4 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 1 Harvard Yard [Airport Parking (BOS)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/us/ma/bos) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/us/ma/cambridge) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/us/ma/cambridge) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/us/ma/cambridge) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/cambridge) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/us/ma/cambridge) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/us/ma/cambridge) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/us/ma/cambridge) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/us/ma/cambridge) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/us/ma/cambridge) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/us/ma/cambridge) Where Can I Park for Harvard University? Harvard Transportation manages campus parking, with daily visitor permits available for on-campus parking areas through HOPPS and Flexport for $15 a day. Nearby options include a secure 24/7 private parking space 0.3 mi away for $6 a day, while Harvard station is 225 yd from Harvard University and a three-minute walk away. Listen to article 4:48 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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Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Cambridge, MA, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
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Harvard station, 225 yd (3 min walk)
## Parking Near Cambridge [Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Cambridge, MA $6.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/secure-247-private-parking-cambridge-ma-4501) [Covered Valet Parking at 73 Bennett St, Cambridge $14.00/day 0.3 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/covered-valet-parking-at-73-bennett-st-cambridge-133907) [Convenient Covered Parking at 45 University Rd, Cambridge $8.00/day 0.4 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/convenient-covered-parking-at-45-university-rd-cam-139406) [Private Parking space in Somerville MA near Porter / Harvard Sq. $150.00/mo 0.6 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/somerville/private-parking-space-somerville-ma-near-porter-harvard-sq-153071) [Convenient Parking Lot in Cambridge, MA $2.25/hr 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/convenient-parking-lot-cambridge-ma-168771) [Convenient Parking Lot in Central Cambridge, MA $2.25/hr 0.7 mi](https://www.parksy.com/parking/us/ma/cambridge/convenient-parking-lot-central-cambridge-ma-168479) [See more parking near you →](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) ![Harvard University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy.](https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/parking-near-harvard-university-cambridge-0d36d4.webp) Harvard University, with private parking spaces bookable nearby on Parksy. Photo: [Pexels](https://www.pexels.com) ## Parking at Harvard University in Harvard Yard Harvard Transportation manages campus parking, with permits handled through the Harvard Online Parking Permit System (HOPPS) (transportation.harvard.edu). The campus parking office also offers daily visitor permits for on-campus parking areas (huhousing.harvard.edu). This gives visitors a formal option for reaching Harvard University at 1 Harvard Yard rather than relying on street parking. A daily permit bought through HOPPS and Flexport costs $15 a day (transportation.harvard.edu). Commuter permits apply only in the permit's designated location and are valid from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday (transportation.harvard.edu). ## The Hardest Times to Park Around Harvard Yard Parking pressure is likely to be greatest when classes, campus work and visitor activity overlap around the central Cambridge campus. Monday through Friday (transportation.harvard.edu), so drivers arriving outside those hours need to use the relevant short-term or visitor arrangement. Harvard Transportation lists permits and visitor parking as campus-controlled arrangements, while the city streets around Harvard Yard remain subject to their posted restrictions. A driver heading to an open day, event or busy academic visit should allow time to reach an approved space instead of assuming a curbside stop will be available. Show map of Cambridge ## Parksy Parking Spaces Near Harvard University A secure 24/7 private parking space 0.3 mi from Harvard costs $6 a day, making it a practical choice for a student or staff member who needs a full-day space. A covered valet space at 73 Bennett St is also 0.3 mi away and costs $14 a day, which suits a visitor who values covered parking and a managed arrival. Covered parking at 45 University Rd is 0.4 mi from campus and costs $8 a day, balancing shelter and price for staff, students or visitors. Two central Cambridge parking lots are 0.7 mi away and each costs $2.25 an hour. ## Other Parking Near the Cambridge Campus The campus is 0.6 mi from Cambridge centre, placing central Cambridge parking within a walk of Harvard Yard. The two nearby central Cambridge lots charge $2.25 an hour and sit 0.7 mi from the campus. Those lots are better suited to visitors making a short stop than to someone seeking a monthly arrangement. Multi-space meters carry a four-hour limit and cost $2.50 an hour (transportation.harvard.edu). Drivers using surrounding streets need to follow the posted curb and meter rules, while the campus visitor permit provides a separate route into on-campus parking areas (huhousing.harvard.edu). ## Harvard Station and Walking Access to Harvard Yard Harvard station is the nearest rail stop, 225 yd from Harvard University, with a three-minute walk to the campus. The station is the most direct choice for visitors who would rather leave the car outside the immediate Harvard Yard area, and it also makes the nearby Parksy spaces practical for a walk-in visit. From Cambridge centre, the campus is 0.6 mi away. Show street view near Harvard University ## Sources - [Harvard University website](https://harvard.edu) - [Massachusetts Department of Transportation](https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-transportation) - [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services) - [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov) - [Parking](https://transportation.harvard.edu/parking) - [Transportation and Parking](https://www.huhousing.harvard.edu/resident-information/transportation-and-parking) - [Annual Permit Rates](https://transportation.harvard.edu/annual-permit-rates) - [Commuter Permits](https://transportation.harvard.edu/commuter-permits) \* 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 Harvard University? Harvard Transportation manages campus parking, with daily visitor permits available for on-campus parking areas through HOPPS and Flexport for $15 a day. Nearby options include a secure 24/7 private parking space 0.3 mi away for $6 a day, while Harvard station is 225 yd from Harvard University and a three-minute walk away. ### How Much Is a Harvard University Visitor Parking Permit? A daily visitor permit bought through HOPPS and Flexport costs $15 a day. The campus parking office offers daily visitor permits for on-campus parking areas, providing a formal option for reaching Harvard University at 1 Harvard Yard instead of relying on street parking. ### What Are the Cheapest Parking Options Near Harvard University? A secure 24/7 private parking space 0.3 mi from Harvard University costs $6 a day. Covered parking at 45 University Rd is 0.4 mi away and costs $8 a day. Two central Cambridge parking lots are 0.7 mi away and each cost $2.25 an hour. ### When Are Harvard Commuter Parking Permits Valid? Commuter permits apply only in the permit's designated location and are valid from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. Monday through Friday. Drivers arriving outside those hours need to use the relevant short-term or visitor arrangement, while surrounding city streets remain subject to posted restrictions. ### How Far Is Harvard Station From Harvard Yard? Harvard station is the nearest rail stop, 225 yd from Harvard University, with a three-minute walk to the campus. It is the most direct choice for visitors who would rather leave the car outside the immediate Harvard Yard area, and nearby Parksy spaces are practical for a walk-in visit. ### What Parking Is Available for a Short Visit Near Harvard University? 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