Find parking inMiami

The City of Miami manages most public parking through the Miami Parking Authority, which runs meters, municipal lots, and garages. On city streets and in MPA lots, you pay at pay-by-plate machines or through approved mobile apps that use the location number printed on nearby signs. ParkMobile is available throughout Miami as a digital payment option and also powers advance reservations in many garages and private facilities, so you can secure a space before you arrive.

In areas where mobile payment is accepted, you can extend an active parking session directly in the app as long as you have not reached the posted maximum time. This means you can stay at the beach a little longer or finish dinner without running back to the meter. When you book a garage or lot in advance with ParkMobile, you choose a start and end time that fits your schedule and can often adjust your booking from your phone if your plans change.

On-street paid parking in Miami is generally enforced during daytime and evening hours, with specific hours and rates shown on each block’s signs and pay stations. Many metered spaces have a maximum stay, so you cannot remain parked on the same block beyond that limit even if you keep paying through an app. You must always enter the correct license plate and location number in your app, and if you prefer not to think about time limits at all, choosing a ParkMobile garage or lot is the simplest option.

Parking enforcement officers in Miami check your plate and zone information electronically rather than looking for a paper ticket on your dashboard. If your session is active and your plate and location match where you are parked, the officer’s handheld device will show that you are paid. If you forget to pay or overstay the posted limit, you can receive a citation or be towed in signed tow-away zones, so it is important to start your session as soon as you park and set reminders if you are using street parking.

Miami follows Florida parking law and has several local rules that visitors should keep in mind to avoid tickets and towing.

On-street meter rates in the City of Miami vary by zone and may be set per hour up to a maximum rate defined in the city code, with some premium areas charging higher hourly amounts. Off-street garages and lots in busy districts like Brickell or downtown often charge flat daytime rates or hourly fees that can reach double-digit amounts for a full day. With ParkMobile, you can compare rates at participating locations before you park and choose the option that best fits your budget.

Yes, many public and private garages and lots in Miami allow advance reservations. With ParkMobile, you can find and book parking before you arrive so you know your space is confirmed and what you will pay. This is especially useful when visiting busy neighborhoods like Brickell, Downtown Miami, or the Health District where parking demand is high.

Street parking in the City of Miami is managed by the Miami Parking Authority and is enforced according to posted signs, meter hours, and time limits. Drivers must pay during enforcement hours, follow any residential permit or loading restrictions, and avoid prohibited areas such as fire hydrants, crosswalks, and driveways. Using ParkMobile makes it easier to start, extend, and track parking sessions within allowed time limits without having to return to the meter.

Whether you must pay for parking at night, on Sundays, or holidays in Miami depends on the specific block or facility and the hours of enforcement shown on the meter or sign. Some City of Miami meters and garages charge 24 hours a day, while others only charge during posted daytime or evening hours. Checking signs carefully and starting your session with ParkMobile helps you pay only when required and avoid tickets from expired or unpaid parking.