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).
Time restricted and permit parking
around the Guelph Police Service, south of the downtown core
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 | (closed for construction) | (closed for construction) |
| 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.
Monthly parking permits – Walk a little, save a lot!
The monthly permit cost of parking in the Neeve Street lot compared to the Macdonell Street lot will save you $21.64. Parking in an underutilized lot can add up to valuable savings!
How can we help you?
Request a downtown parking permit
2018 Parking permit fees
The City is implementing a five per cent (5%) increase to parking permit fees in 2018 to assist in balancing the increasing cost of maintaining lots and other parking infrastructure.
These rates will became effective on February 1, 2018.
There is no increase to hourly parking rates proposed at this time.
| Monthly parking permit fees | 2017 (tax included) | 2018 (tax included) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Street Lot | $57.70 | $60.58 | $2.88 |
| Baker Street Lot | $100.95 | $106.01 | $5.06 |
| Baker Street meters | $100.95 | $106.01 | $5.06 |
| Cardigan Street East time exempt | $57.70 | $60.58 | $2.88 |
| Cardigan Street meters | $60.58 | $63.61 | $3.03 |
| East and West Parkade | $100.95 | $106.01 | $5.06 |
| Farmers’ Market Lot | $93.73 | $98.42 | $4.69 |
| Farquhar Street East time exempt | $57.70 | $60.58 | $2.88 |
| Farquhar Street meters | $72.12 | $75.72 | $3.60 |
| Freshfield Street time exempt | $72.12 | $75.72 | $3.60 |
| Macdonell Street Lot | $100.95 | $106.01 | $5.06 |
| Neeve Street Lot | $79.31 | $83.28 | $3.97 |
| Norwich Street Lot | $43.27 | $45.43 | $2.16 |
| Surrey Street time exempt (East and West) | $64.88 | $68.13 | $3.25 |
| Wilson Street Lot | $100.95 | closed | n/a |
| Woolwich Street meters | $60.58 | $68.61 | $8.03 |
| Wyndham Street Lot | $108.16 | $113.38 | $5.22 |
| Residential (Baker Street, Macdonell Street, West parkade and Wilson Street) | $50.82 | $53.36 | $2.54 |
2018 other permit fees
| Other permit fees | (Tax included) |
|---|---|
| Permit deposit (not tax for original) | $30.39 |
| Permit administration fee | $68.68 |
| Permit deposit (replacement) | $34.34 |
Residential parking at Baker Lot, Wilson Lot, MacDonnell Lot and West Parkade is $50.82 per month, certain conditions or restrictions apply.
The purchase of monthly parking permits will also require:
- Administrative fee
- Refundable deposit for 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 five per cent (5%) increase in monthly parking fees will offset the increasing maintenance, operation and administration costs of managing parking facilities within the downtown.