Visitor and Event Parking

University of Alberta has daily and hourly parking options for visitors to campus.

Daytime Parking

Daytime parking rates run from 6 a.m. to 6 a.m. the following day, except at the Jubilee Car Park, and Jubilee Surface Lots (due to performances). Jubilee Car Park and Jubilee Surface Lots day rates run from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Evening Parking

Evening parking rates run from 5:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. except at the Jubilee Car Park and Jubilee Surface Lots (due to performances). Jubilee Car Park and Jubilee Surface Lots day rates run from 6 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

Metered Hourly Parking

Hourly parking is available at many locations across campus, including:

  • Lots 700, A, C and E
  • Van Vliet Centre
  • Stadium Car Park North, East and South
  • St. Steven's East

The rate for hourly parking is $5.50 per hour, except for single-head meters, which are $4 per hour. There is no time limit on meter parking, except at Newton Place Commercial, which has a flat rate of $5.50 after 5 p.m. Time limits may also apply to single-head meters on campus.

Parking Payment

Purchase hourly or daily parking through our U-Park pay stations or our HonkMobile app. Our pay stations accept coins or major credit cards (and do not provide change).

Accessible Parking

UAlberta provides designated handicap parking on site and elevator access from our car parks. Learn about accessible parking across campus.

Motorcycle Parking

Motorcycle parking is permitted at designated locations on campus. Find motorcycle parking areas by using the lot type filter of our lot locations list.

When parking a motorcycle in a parking structure and not in a surface lot, users must use a puck under their kickstand in order to avoid damaging the floor. Motorcycles not using pucks may be subject to a fine.

Electric vehicle parking stations

EV park and charge stations are available at Windsor car park (10 stations, west side) and Stadium car park (10 stations, north side, 3rd level).

Charge and park rate is $6 per hour. Permits not applicable. Vehicles must be charging while parked in the stall. Limit of 4 hours per customer per day.

Bus Parking

All buses visiting campus must reserve a parking spot. Bus parking is $75 per day.