Parking in Miami Beach: city garages, lots, meter rates and the apps
Which city garage to use, what the meters cost in each zone, how ParkMobile and PayByPhone work, and the tow rules that catch visitors.
En bref
- South Beach garages: 7th, 12th and 13th Street: $2 the first hour, $20 for the day.
- Cheapest garage: 42nd Street Garage, Mid-Beach: $1 an hour, $8 maximum.
- Short stop at the south end: 5th & Alton Garage: first two hours free with a shop receipt.
- Street meters: $4 an hour on the street in South Beach, $2 in city lots.
- Pay with: ParkMobile or PayByPhone at meters and lots; garages work on a ticket.
Use a city garage, not the street: in South Beach the 7th, 12th and 13th Street garages start at $2 and stop at $20 a day, while the curb costs $4 an hour and the blocks around Ocean Drive are enforced around the clock.
Where to park, by plan
| A beach day on Ocean Drive | 13th Street Garage, 1301 Collins Ave, or 7th Street Garage, 210 7th St; the $20 daily cap covers the whole day |
| Dinner or shopping on Lincoln Road | 17th Street Garage, 640 17th St, or Pennsylvania Avenue Garage, 1661 Pennsylvania Ave |
| South Pointe Park or a quick errand | 5th & Alton Garage, 550 Lenox Ave: free for two hours |
| Mid-Beach on a budget | 42nd Street Garage, 400 W 42nd St: $1 an hour and never more than $8 |
| A night out Friday to Sunday | a flat $15 per car at the 7th, 12th, 13th or 16th Street garage, 8 pm to 5 am |
| North Beach | street meters and city lots at $1 an hour |
City of Miami Beach garages and what they charge
| Garage | Address | First hour | Daily max | Flat night or event rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Street | 210 7th St | $2 | $20 | $15, Fri to Sun, 8 pm to 5 am |
| 12th Street | 512 12th St | $2 | $20 | $15, Fri to Sun, 8 pm to 5 am |
| 13th Street | 1301 Collins Ave | $2 | $20 | $15, Fri to Sun, 8 pm to 5 am |
| Anchor (16th Street) | 1557 Washington Ave | $2 | $20 | $15, Fri to Sun, 8 pm to 5 am |
| 17th Street | 640 17th St | $2 | $20 | $15 on event days |
| City Hall | 1755 Meridian Ave | $2 | $20 | $15 on event days |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 1661 Pennsylvania Ave | $2 | $20 | $15 on event days |
| 5th & Alton | 550 Lenox Ave | Free for 2 hours | $20 | $15, 11 pm to 6 am |
| 42nd Street | 400 W 42nd St | $1 | $8 | None listed |
| Sunset Harbour | 1900 Bay Rd | Check the city rate page | Check | Check |
| Collins Park | 340 23rd St | Check the city rate page | Check | Check |
The hourly steps in between: at 7th, 12th and 13th Street it is $4 for two hours, $6 for three, $10 for six and $14 for ten. At 17th Street, City Hall and Pennsylvania Avenue anything from 8 to 15 hours is $15. Fees include sales tax, pay machines take no bills over $20, and a lost ticket costs the daily maximum.
City of Miami Beach, parking garage rates and garage permit pages (miamibeachfl.gov), checked October 2026
Street meters and city lots, by zone
| Zone | Where | Street | City lot | Enforced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entertainment District | Ocean Dr to Pennsylvania Ave, 5th to 15th St, including Washington Ave | $4/hr | $2/hr | 24 hours, every day |
| South Beach | the rest of South Beach, from South Pointe up to 23rd St | $4/hr | $2/hr | 9 am to 3 am |
| East Middle Beach | 23rd to 44th St, Collins Ave to Indian Creek | $3/hr | $2/hr | 9 am to 3 am |
| West Middle Beach | the rest of 23rd to 63rd St | $1/hr | $1/hr | 8 am to 6 pm |
| North Beach | north of 63rd St | $1/hr | $1/hr | 8 am to 11 pm |
Maximum time limits vary block by block, so read the sign on the pole. Registered Miami Beach residents pay $1 an hour. The 46th Street lot (P71) is a 24-hour flat rate of $20 for non-residents.
City of Miami Beach, parking meter rates page (miamibeachfl.gov), checked October 2026
How paying works: ParkMobile, PayByPhone and garage tickets
The city lists two apps for meters and surface lots: ParkMobile and PayByPhone. You enter the zone number posted near your space, pick the time and pay from your phone. ParkMobile can send one reminder 15 minutes before your time runs out, and it also takes payment by phone call at 1-877-727-5714 if you do not want another app.
City garages work on a ticket at the gate. Keep it: a lost ticket costs the daily maximum, $20 in South Beach and $8 at 42nd Street.
Until October 31, 2026 the city runs a $1-an-hour promotion through ParkMobile only, with up to three discounted hours per session. After that, regular rates apply; check the city parking page for any new offer. Check the city's parking page before you assume it is back.
Residential zones and towing
Miami Beach has 19 residential parking permit zones. Those spaces are for permit holders, and parking in a restricted residential area is on the city's list of reasons for a tow, along with fire lanes, hydrants, crosswalks, sidewalks, bike lanes, disabled spaces, double parking and blocked driveways.
Since July 2026 registered residents get courtesy text warnings before a tow. Visitors do not, so a mistake usually means the truck. The city's maximum rates as of January 1, 2026: $282 for a standard car tow, plus a $150 administrative fee, a $34 city permit fee and a $5.15 fuel surcharge, before sales tax. Outside storage adds $46 for non-residents after the first six hours.
Towed cars go to Beach Towing, 1349 Dade Blvd, or to Tremont Towing, 1747 Bay Rd, for tows west of Alton Road. Look up your plate on the city's Was My Car Towed page (miamibeach.towbook.net). Only the owner or an authorized agent can collect the car, with photo ID matching the registration; in a rental car you also need the rental agreement and a letter from the rental company.
Event days and big weekends
The city does not publish a separate surge price on its rate pages. What changes on event days is the flat rate: $15 per car at the South Beach garages on weekend nights and event days, and at 5th & Alton from 11 pm to 6 am.
The garages around the Convention Center (17th Street, City Hall and Pennsylvania Avenue) fill first when there is a show on. Art Basel Miami Beach runs December 4 to 6, 2026; on days like that, arrive early or park at 42nd Street and take a rideshare the rest of the way.
Avant de partir
- Download ParkMobile or PayByPhone before you arrive; signal in garages is not guaranteed
- Note your zone number and the garage level when you park
- Read the pole: time limits change block by block
- Never park in a residents-only space, even for five minutes
- Keep the garage ticket and a card handy; machines take no bills over $20
- On Friday and Saturday nights, the $15 flat rate beats paying by the hour
Les questions qu’on se pose
How much is parking in Miami Beach?
City garages in South Beach charge $2 for the first hour and $20 for the day. Street meters cost $4 an hour in South Beach, $3 in East Middle Beach and $1 in West Middle and North Beach. City lots are $2 an hour in South Beach. Rates from the City of Miami Beach, October 2026.
What is the cheapest parking garage in Miami Beach?
The 42nd Street Garage at 400 W 42nd St charges $1 an hour with an $8 daily maximum. In South Beach, the 5th & Alton Garage at 550 Lenox Ave is free for the first two hours; the city's rate sheet ties that to a validated receipt from the 5th & Alton shops, so keep yours.
Which app do you use to pay for parking in Miami Beach?
The City of Miami Beach accepts ParkMobile and PayByPhone at meters and city lots. ParkMobile also takes payment by phone at 1-877-727-5714. City garages work on a ticket you pay when you leave.
Is parking on Ocean Drive enforced at night?
Yes. The Entertainment District, from Ocean Drive to Pennsylvania Avenue between 5th and 15th Street, is enforced 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at $4 an hour on the street.
How much does it cost if my car is towed in Miami Beach?
As of January 1, 2026 the city's maximum is $282 for a standard tow plus a $150 administrative fee, a $34 permit fee and a $5.15 fuel surcharge, before tax, with storage after six hours for non-residents.
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