Downtown parking lots and rates

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Downtown parking rates

Free 2-hour parking on-street and in the Macdonell Street parking lot downtown.

Special event parking in downtown parkades is $5.50 upon entry.

Location Rate Accepted methods of payment
East Parkade
Market Parkade
West Parkade
  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $3 per hour, maximum $30 per day
  • Saturday: $3 per day, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or $5.50 special event
  • Evenings and Sundays: Free or $5.50 special event
  • Lost ticket: $26.20
 Debit and credit card
East surface parking lot
Fountain Street parking lot
  • Monday to Friday: 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., $3 per hour, maximum $30 per day
  • Saturday: $3 per day, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. or $5.50 special event
  • Evenings and Sundays: Free or $5.50 special event
  • Lost ticket: $26.20
 Debit and credit card

Use the HONKMobile app for East Surface Lot
Macdonell Street parking lot
  • Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 2-hour limit, once per day
  • Sunday: Free parking all day
 FREE
On-street parking downtown
  • Monday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., 2-hour limit, once per day
  • Sunday: Free parking all day
 FREE
On-street metered parking (Delhi Street, across from Guelph General Hospital)
  • Daily: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., $3 per hour, minimum purchase 50 cents
 Cash, debit, or credit card or use the HONKMobile app

On-Street vehicles with parking permits must be in designated areas with permits showing from the rear-view mirror.

Do not leave a vehicle parked for more than 18 consecutive hours in Guelph parking lots or more than 48 consecutive hours in the Market, East or West Parkades.

Using HonkMobile to pay for parking

You can use HonkMobile app in surface parking lots, and on-street metered parking spots.

The app can’t be used in City-owned parkades.

No app? No problem.

  1. Find the HONKMobile sign in the parking lot or on the street
  2. Tap or scan the QR code with your phone.
  3. Follow prompts on-screen.
  4. Select time, enter your licence plate and payment information.
  5. Opt-in for email receipt.

Download the app for faster checkout.

  1. Create your free HonkMobile account.
  2. Add your licence plate and payment method.
  3. Find your zone in the app, or on a sign in the lot.
  4. Select time, confirm, and pay.
  5. Add more time from anywhere!

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For more information

ServiceGuelph
519-822-1260 extension 0
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