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Raleigh Parking Rates Jump: Will You Still Visit?
1 Aug
Summary
- Downtown Raleigh parking rates increase starting Saturday.
- Hourly rates in garages rise to $3, on-street to $1.50.
- Free two-hour parking remains available on weekdays and weekends.
Beginning Saturday, August 2, 2026, drivers in downtown Raleigh will encounter increased parking rates at city-owned facilities. This marks the first rate adjustment since 2018, affecting city-owned parking decks, on-street parking, and monthly permits.
City officials state the new rates, which raise on-street parking to $1.50 per hour and non-event garage parking to $3 per hour, are necessary to fund security, maintenance, and necessary improvements. Monthly parking permits will also see an increase from $125 to $135.
However, the city's free two-hour parking program at participating downtown decks will persist. Visitors can still utilize free parking for the first two hours on weekdays and enjoy entirely free parking on weekends at these locations, a feature some patrons find essential for encouraging downtown visits.
