The City of Guelph operates numerous downtown lots at reasonable rates. Though you may not always find a spot right in front of your destination, parking lots in the downtown core are within a short walk of downtown destinations. Parking in our downtown lots is generally free after 6 p.m. and on Sundays (see Event parking).
Event and short term parking lots
Wilson Street Lot – closed for construction until 2019
Parking rates
Saturday parking
A flat fee of $2.00 is required at all locations that have a daily paid operation. Please refer to signs posted as you enter parking facilities.
Event parking
A flat fee of $5.00 is required for parking in the West Parkade, East Parkade, East Surface and the Baker Street lots for special events.
Parking lots
| Location | Rate per hour or part thereof | Payment required |
|---|---|---|
| West Parkade | $2.00 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| East Surface Lot | $2.00 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Baker Street Lot | $2.00 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Macdonell Street Lot | $2.00 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Wilson Street Lot | (closed for construction) | (closed for construction) |
| Wyndham Street Lot | $2.00 | 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
Other parking lot options
| Location | Payment required |
|---|---|
| East Parkade | Permit parking only Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. $2.00 flat rate on Saturdays except during events ($5.00 flat fee) Free evening (5 p.m.–6 a.m.) and Sunday parking (except during events), maximum two hour |
| Fountain Street Lot | Permit parking only Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free evening and weekend parking |
Downtown on-street parking
| Location | Rate per hour or part thereof | Payment required |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Core | Two hours free once per day | Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m. Maximum of two hours, once per day |
| On-street meters at hospitals | $2.00 | Monday to Sunday 8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Maximum two hours |
- Minimum purchase 50 cents
- 30-minute courtesy time provided upon expiry of paid parking. 0:00 indicates courtesy period and : with no numbers showing indicates the courtesy period has expired
- All meters take all coin (except pennies) and City of Guelph Parking tokens.
Private property meters (pay and display machines)
These parking lots are owned and controlled by the respective entities. Please read meters or pay and display machines for hours requiring payments, rates and maximum time limits.
Request a downtown parking permit
2019 Parking permit fees
The City is implementing an increase to parking permit fees in 2019 to assist in balancing the increasing cost of maintaining lots and other parking infrastructure.
These rates will become effective on April 1, 2019.
There is no increase to hourly parking rates proposed at this time.
| Monthly parking permit fees | 2018 (tax included) | 2019 (tax included) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| East and West Parkades | $106.01 | $152.55 | $46.54 |
| Macdonell Street Lot | $103.01 | $152.55 | $49.54 |
| Wilson Parkade | closed | $158.20 | n/a |
| Fountain Street Lot | $66.00 | $74.58 | $8.58 |
| Baker Street Lot | $106.01 | $152.55 | $46.54 |
| Neeve Street Lot | $83.28 | $113.00 | $29.72 |
| Farmers’ Market Lot | $98.42 | $113.00 | $14.58 |
| Wyndham Street Lot | $113.38 | $152.55 | $39.17 |
| Arthur Street Lot | $60.58 | $86.78 | $26.20 |
| Norwich Street Lot | $45.43 | $79.21 | $33.78 |
| Elizabeth St Lot | $60.00 | $67.80 | $7.80 |
| Cardigan Street Meters | $63.61 | $70.06 | $6.45 |
| Woolwich Street Meters | $68.61 | $70.06 | $1.45 |
| Farquhar Street Meters | $75.72 | $84.75 | $9.03 |
| Macdonell Residential | $53.36 | $67.80 | $14.44 |
| West Parkade Residential | $53.36 | $67.80 | $14.44 |
| Baker Street Meters | $106.01 | $113.00 | $6.99 |
| Surrey Street Time Exempt | $66.00 | $74.58 | $8.58 |
| Freshfield Street Time Exempt | $75.00 | $84.75 | $9.75 |
| Cardigan Street East Time Exempt | $60.00 | $67.80 | $7.80 |
| Farquhar Street East time Exempt | $60.00 | $67.80 | $7.80 |
2019 other permit fees
| Other permit fees | 2018 (tax included) | 2019 (tax included) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit initial fee | $30.39 | $39.55 |
| Permit administration fee | $68.68 | $56.50 |
| Permit replacement | $34.34 | $39.55 |
The purchase of monthly parking permits will also require:
- Administrative fee
- Initial fee to purchase permit or pass card
- Replacement fee for permit or pass card
Parking permits are issued by availability.
Frequently asked questions
What do parking permit fees pay for?
Monthly parking permit fees are used to pay for the maintenance, operation and administration of parking facilities within the downtown.
Why are parking permit fees going up?
The change in parking fees reflects the Council approved new funding model to support the Downtown Parking Master Plan.