Visitor Parking
Welcome to the University of California, Irvine. A valid parking permit is required at all times when parking on campus. Visitors may purchase a permit at any information kiosk, dispenser, or through UCI's ParkbyPlate signage located in select parking areas. All options accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).
Physical permits must be displayed. For purchases made through ParkbyPlate, your license plate serves as your permit.
Please visit our interactive campus map for purchase locations. If you would prefer to speak with a parking attendant at an information kiosk, refer to the map of locations and available hours.
If you are visiting faculty or staff member from another UC campus or the UCI Medical Center, please review our Permit Reciprocity policy.
| Day Use - Visitor Parking Rates | |
|---|---|
| Hourly - Pay-By-Space | $5.00 / hour |
| Hourly - General | $4.00 / hour |
| Hourly - Anteater Recreation Center | $2.00 / hour |
| One Day - General | $15.00 |
| One Day - Reserved | $20.00 |
| One Day – Oversized Vehicle | $30.00 |
| One Week – Oversized Vehicle | $120.00 |
| One Month – Oversized Vehicle | $220.00 |
| One Week - General (7 consecutive days)* | $56.00 |
| One Month - General (GNA) (30 consecutive days)* | $125.00 |
| One Month – Evening (E) (30 consecutive days)* | $44.00 |
*To purchase weekly and monthly permits, email permits@uci.edu.
| Overnight - Visitor Parking Rates ** | |
|---|---|
| Overnight – 1 Day | $20.00 |
**Overnight parking is valid in 24 hour increments from the time of purchase.
| Day Use - Event Permit Rates | |
|---|---|
| One Day - General | $15-$50.00 |
Vendor Parking
Outside vendors may purchase a service permit at any information kiosk. Vendors must show a valid business card and have a need to access equipment or load/unload from their vehicle(s).
Service parking stalls are available near buildings and loading docks for short-term loading and unloading of materials. Vehicles parked in any marked loading zone must comply with the posted time limit. Longer-term service parking stalls are available in most parking lots and structures. All vehicles must be parked in a designated parking stall at all times.
| Day Use - Vendor Permit Rates | |
|---|---|
| Hourly - Pay-By-Space | $5.00 / hour |
| One Day - Service | $22.00 |
| One Week - Service (7 consecutive days)* | $76.00 |
| One Month - Service (VS) (30 consecutive days)* | $150.00 |
*To purchase weekly and monthly permits, email permits@uci.edu.
Departments wishing to purchase visitor parking for their guests, please use our Permit Reservations System.