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Parking permits and prices
(2025 prices include HST)
Downtown parkade permits
| Location | Price |
|---|---|
| East Parkade 146 Macdonell Street | $192.91/month |
| Market Parkade 10 Wilson Street | $192.91/month |
| Market Parkade Downtown resident (Proof of address required) | $85.73/month |
| Market Parkade Secure bike parking Lock your bike and register your bike with Garage 529 for added security | $40.00/year |
| West Parkade 110 Macdonell Street | $192.91/month |
| West Parkade Downtown resident (Proof of address required) | $85.73/month |
Parking lot permits
| Location | Price |
|---|---|
| Arthur Street parking lot 146 Arthur Street North | $115.26/month |
| Fountain Street parking lot 51 Fountain Street East (Sold out, no waitlist) | $94.33/month |
| Macdonell Street parking lot 28 Macdonell Street | $192.91/month |
| Macdonell Street parking lot Downtown resident (Proof of address required) | $85.73/month |
| Neeve Street parking lot 141 Fountain Street East | $142.90/month |
| Norwich Street parking lot 94 Norwich Street East | $115.26/month |
| Diplomat Laneway 74 Macdonell Street | $142.90/month |
On-street parking permits
Daily parking 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
| Location | Price |
|---|---|
| Cardigan Street | $88.60/month |
| Farquhar Street | $107.18/month |
| Freshfield Street | $107.18/month |
| Surrey Street West | $94.33/month |
| Woolwich Street (between Suffolk Street East and Norwich Street) | $88.60/month |
| York Road (near York Road Park) | $88.60/month |
Bulk parking permit
Bulk parking permits are available for anyone who wants to buy permit for someone else e.g. a business buying permits for employees, or a landlord buying permit for tenants etc. This makes it easier for permit users to manage their own vehicle, and payment information.
Winter parking permits
The City limits on-street parking each winter to make room for snow plows, buses and emergency vehicles.
From December 1 at 2 a.m. until April 1 at 2 a.m., on-street parking is not permitted between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. unless otherwise posted.
Thank you for your cooperation.
| Winter overnight parking permit | Price |
|---|---|
| Winter overnight on-street parking permit Maximum 2 vehicles per permit Valid for up to 2 days at a time Maximum 12 permits a year May be suspended during storms/emergencies | FREE |
| Winter overnight parking at a recreation centre (4 months) | $182.13/season |
Free accessible parking permit
Permit available to low-income households as defined by Statistics Canada LICO Scale. To apply, you will need:
- A Ministry of Transportation Accessible Parking Permit number and expiry date
- Your address in Guelph and the number of people living in your home
- Annual income (Income Tax Assessment).
The permit is valid for one year in all City-owned parking lots, parkades, and metered parking spaces. Please ensure accessible parking permit is visible.
Apply for a few accessible parking permit
Call 519-822-1260 press 0 to request an application in a different format.
Free Veteran parking permit
Veterans can apply for a free parking permit to use in:
- East Parkade
- West Parkade
- Macdonell Street parking Lot
- Market Parkade
- Fountain Street parking lot
- Westmount or Delhi Street parking meters
Veteran permits are not valid on private property or at the Guelph General Hospital.
To apply, you will need a copy of one of the following documents:
- Canadian Forces Certificate of Service or Discharge Certificate (front and back) or equivalent for the Merchant Navy and Allied Forces
- Veterans Affairs Canada Health Identification Card
- A letter from your home unit confirming type of service, receipt of Canadian Decoration or three years of paid duty
- A letter from your police service confirming your involvement in a NATO operation or a United Nations (UN) peacekeeping mission
- Statement of service or discharge certificate showing service in Vietnam during Vietnam War in the United States forces or the forces of its allies during this war and proof of Canadian Citizenship at the time of service
Documents must be in English or French or accompanied by a certified translation of the document.
Applications are also available at:
- City Hall, 1 Carden Street, third floor
- Guelph Transit, 170 Watson Road South
- Red Chevron Club, 34 Elizabeth Street
- Royal Canadian Legion, 919 York Road
- Army, Navy and Air Force Veterans Club, 32 Gordon Street
Parking space rental rates
| Rental period | Price |
|---|---|
| Reserved space rental single day | $28.85 |
| Reserved space rental – each additional day up to 6 days | $14.01 |
| Reserved space rental – 7 consecutive days | $98.07 |
| Reserved space rental full parking lot day rate / per space required | $33.09 |
| Reserved space rental monthly – consecutive | $280.21 |
Other parking permit fees and information
Online convenience fee (one-time setup fee) $2.81
Monthly fees cover the cost of maintaining and operating City parking lots and parkades. In addition to monthly fees, the City may charge administration fees or replacement fees for lost passes or cards.
Parking permits are issued based on the total number of available spaces and how people typically use them (during the day, overnight etc.)
Having a permit does not guarantee you a space.
For more information, please refer to the Parking Bylaw Number (2023) – 20840.
Contact
ServiceGuelph
519-822-1260 press 0
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