Parking Near MUSC Medical Center, Charleston
Where Should I Park for MUSC Medical Center?
For routine visits, use the official garage at 170 Ashley Avenue, with the parking office at 843-792-3665. Outpatient users may be directed to the Ashley-Rutledge Parking Garage at 158 Ashley Avenue. For the Children’s Hospital, use McClennan Banks Garage at 21 McClennan Banks Drive, where parking costs $6 for each 24-hour period.
- Address
- 171 Ashley Avenue
- Closest listed space
- Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Downtown Charleston, 0.3 mi (7 min walk)
Parking Near Charleston
The entrance of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / K
MUSC Medical Center Garages on Ashley Avenue
The hospital’s official patient and visitor parking is operated through MUSC Parking. The parking garage is at 170 Ashley Avenue, and the parking office phone number is 843-792-3665 (muschealth.org). Families and visitors can receive the reduced rate through the hospital’s visitor process (musc.edu).
The Children's Hospital directs drivers to the McClennan Banks Garage at 21 McClennan Banks Drive, where parking costs $6 for each 24-hour period (children.muschealth.org). These garages are the most relevant official options for planned visits, while the hospital’s patient and visitor brochure identifies the Ashley Avenue garage for the main campus.
Street Parking and Residential Rules Near the Hospital
MUSC Medical Center sits at 171 Ashley Avenue, about 0.5 miles from Charleston center. The surrounding area is a dense medical-campus district, so a visitor making a short stop should distinguish curb access from a place to leave a car during an appointment or shift. The hospital’s official parking information directs patients and visitors toward its garages rather than presenting street parking as the primary visitor option (musc.edu).
Charleston’s curbside rules apply independently of hospital parking, so a legal-looking space is not automatically suitable for a long appointment. Drivers should use the marked hospital facilities when they need predictable access for treatment, visiting, or work, particularly around the main campus address.
Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of the Hospital
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 private parking space 0.3 miles away for $15 an hour. Its round-the-clock access and private setting make it the most flexible listed choice for a late appointment, an overnight visit, or a shift worker who cannot rely on a daytime curb space.
Two parking lots are 0.5 miles away and cost $10 a day: one in Charleston and one in vibrant Charleston. A Midtown garage and the Francis Marion garage are each 0.6 miles away at $1 an hour, offering lower hourly pricing for visits where a garage is preferable. Secure RV and camper storage is also 0.6 miles away at $500 a month, making it a storage option rather than a practical appointment space.
Arriving for Appointments, Visitors, and Emergency Care
For routine hospital visits, the official garage at 170 Ashley Avenue is the clearest arrival point, while outpatient users may be directed to the Ashley-Rutledge Parking Garage at 158 Ashley Avenue (muschealth.org; getcare.muschealth.org). The hospital’s patient and visitor parking brochure lists the garage phone number as 843-792-3665, which is useful when a visit involves a specific clinic or access need (muschealth.org).
Drivers taking a patient to the emergency department should follow MUSC’s on-campus emergency access signs rather than stopping in a garage approach or a marked loading area. The Children’s Hospital uses the McClennan Banks Garage at 21 McClennan Banks Drive, with a $6 charge for each 24-hour period (children.muschealth.org).
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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 Should I Park for MUSC Medical Center?
For routine visits, use the official garage at 170 Ashley Avenue, with the parking office at 843-792-3665. Outpatient users may be directed to the Ashley-Rutledge Parking Garage at 158 Ashley Avenue. For the Children’s Hospital, use McClennan Banks Garage at 21 McClennan Banks Drive, where parking costs $6 for each 24-hour period.
What Is the Main Parking Garage Address?
The official patient and visitor parking garage is at 170 Ashley Avenue. The hospital’s patient and visitor brochure identifies it for the main campus, making it the clearest arrival point for routine hospital visits. The parking office phone number is 843-792-3665 for questions involving a specific clinic or access need.
How Much Does Children’s Hospital Parking Cost?
The Children’s Hospital directs drivers to McClennan Banks Garage at 21 McClennan Banks Drive. Parking costs $6 for each 24-hour period. This garage is the designated option described for Children’s Hospital visits, rather than the official garage used for the main campus.
Is Street Parking a Good Option Near the Hospital?
The official parking information directs patients and visitors toward hospital garages rather than presenting street parking as the primary visitor option. Charleston’s curbside rules apply independently, and a legal-looking space may not suit a long appointment. Use marked hospital facilities when you need predictable access for treatment, visiting, or work.
What Private Parking Is Available Within Walking Distance?
Parksy lists a secure 24/7 private parking space 0.3 miles away for $15 an hour. Two parking lots are 0.5 miles away and cost $10 a day. A Midtown garage and the Francis Marion garage are each 0.6 miles away at $1 an hour.
Where Should I Go for Outpatient or Emergency Arrivals?
Outpatient users may be directed to the Ashley-Rutledge Parking Garage at 158 Ashley Avenue. Drivers taking a patient to the emergency department should follow on-campus emergency access signs rather than stopping in a garage approach or marked loading area. For routine visits, the official garage is at 170 Ashley Avenue.
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