Miami Beach Convention Center parking: the $20 rooftop garage, city garages and valet
The Convention Center garage's $20 flat event rate, its two entrances, valet prices, the city garages a block away and how to skip the car.
Kurz gesagt
- On-site garage: 800 spaces on the rooftop, $20 flat per event, open 6 am to 1 am.
- Entrances: West at 1901 Convention Center Dr; East at 2000 Washington Ave.
- Valet: $35 for standard events, $30 for sponsored ballroom events.
- Backup garages: 17th Street, City Hall, Pennsylvania Avenue, Collins Park: $20 daily max.
- No car: Free city trolley and Freebee; 12 miles from MIA.
Park in the Convention Center's own rooftop garage for the $20 flat rate unless the show is Art Basel or another sellout; then go straight to a city garage on 17th Street or Meridian Avenue, where a full day also tops out at $20.
The short checklist
- The on-site garage charges a $20 flat fee per event; the parking decks are the uncovered 4th and 5th levels
- Grand Ballroom event? Use the East entrance at 2000 Washington Ave
- Accessible spaces are on the rooftop; EV charging is on the 5th floor
- Garage hours are 6 am to 1 am, seven days a week
- City garages take no bills over $20, and a lost ticket costs $20
- Check the event calendar: a big show fills the nearby city garages early
Where to park for the Convention Center
| Garage | Address | Short stay | Full day | Event rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convention Center garage | 1901 Convention Center Dr (West) or 2000 Washington Ave (East) | Flat fee | Flat fee | $20 per event |
| 17th Street Garage | 640 17th St | $2 first hour, $4 two hours | $20 maximum | $15 flat |
| City Hall Garage | 1755 Meridian Ave | $2 first hour, $4 two hours | $20 maximum | $15 flat |
| Pennsylvania Avenue Garage | 1661 Pennsylvania Ave | $2 first hour, $4 two hours | $20 maximum | $15 flat |
| Collins Park Garage | 340 23rd St | $2 first hour, $4 two hours | $20 maximum | $15 flat |
| 42nd Street Garage | 400 W 42nd St | $1 an hour | $8 maximum | None listed |
In the four city garages near the center, 8 to 15 hours costs $15 and 15 to 24 hours $20. Fees include sales tax. The Convention Center's own page lists some of these garages under different numbers and addresses; the addresses here are the city's.
Miami Beach Convention Center directions and parking page (miamibeachconvention.com); City of Miami Beach garage rate sheet and garage permit page (miamibeachfl.gov); checked October 2026
The on-site garage, explained
The Convention Center garage has 800 spaces, including accessible and EV charging spaces and bike racks. Parking is on the rooftop, the uncovered 4th and 5th levels, so on a summer afternoon the car will be hot. The fee is a $20 flat rate during events, not hourly, which makes it a good deal for a full conference day and a poor one for a 30-minute pickup.
There are two ways in: the West entrance at 1901 Convention Center Drive, and the East entrance at 2000 Washington Avenue. For events in the Grand Ballroom, the center tells you to use the East entrance. The garage is open 6 am to 1 am, seven days a week.
Valet
Valet is run by 1st Class Parking near the West Lobby, the main entrance off Convention Center Drive. The center lists $35 for a standard event and $30 for sponsored events in the ballrooms or with catering. With the garage at $20, valet only pays off if you are carrying equipment or running late.
Art Basel and other big weeks
Art Basel Miami Beach runs December 4 to 6, 2026 at the Convention Center, with public days from 11 am to 6 pm and invitation-only preview days on December 2 and 3. That week, every garage around 17th Street and Meridian Avenue is under pressure. Arrive before opening, or park farther north and ride in.
Before that, the center's calendar shows The Hospitality Show on November 2 to 4 and Adobe MAX on November 10 to 12, 2026. Check the events page for the show you are going to, since some organizers post their own parking notes.
Skip the car
The free City of Miami Beach trolley serves the Convention Center; the Middle Beach Loop connects the 41st Street area, Collins Park, the Convention Center and City Hall, and all routes run 8 am to 11 pm daily, about every 20 minutes. That makes the 42nd Street Garage, $8 for the day, a real alternative on a busy show day.
Miami-Dade buses stop at 17th Street, at the center and at City Hall. The center is 12 miles from Miami International Airport and six miles from downtown Miami and PortMiami.
Häufige Fragen
How much is parking at the Miami Beach Convention Center?
The center's own garage charges a $20 flat fee per event. Valet is $35 for standard events and $30 for sponsored ballroom events. Nearby city garages start at $2 for the first hour with a $20 daily maximum. Checked October 2026.
What is the address of the Miami Beach Convention Center garage?
Enter at 1901 Convention Center Drive on the west side, or at 2000 Washington Avenue on the east side. Use the east entrance for Grand Ballroom events.
What are the Convention Center garage hours?
6 am to 1 am, seven days a week, according to the Miami Beach Convention Center.
Where should I park for Art Basel Miami Beach?
Art Basel runs December 4 to 6, 2026. The on-site garage and the city garages on 17th Street, Meridian Avenue and 23rd Street fill early; arriving at opening or parking at the 42nd Street Garage and taking the free trolley are the safer plans.
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