Whether you’re looking for free parking near the CNN center or you’re looking for cheap parking downtown, this guide will help you find the best free parking spots around Atlanta.
To find those free street parking spots, here is what you need:
- An understanding of where those spots exist. (Check out this free map!)
- Familiarity with parking rules so you’ll know that free spot is actually free.
Map of Free Parking in Atlanta
Find a free parking spot by using the SpotAngels map before navigating to your desired area. The map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near, the time you expect to be there, and your duration. The spots where you can legally park will appear on the map along with their prices. The green spots are the ones that are free charge!
Pro tip: Some of the metered spots (in blue) might be free of charge as well if you happen to park outside of the metered hours 😉
Rules for free parking
It can be difficult to find a free parking spot in ATL, especially if you’re heading downtown and need overnight parking, too. Here are some local tricks to help you find the spot you need, when you need it.
Free parking in downtown ATL
- Many MARTA stations offer free day parking and cheap long-term parking. To see which ones, head to their website. Just remember, if you overstay your welcome you could end up with an expensive ticket.
- Park for free on certain residential streets. Just head to the free parking map and type in your destination to reveal free parking nearby.
Free Parking Holidays:
Atlanta has free parking days! ATL Plus Mobility Parking stations, the stations where you input your license plate #, are free on Sundays and holidays. Here they are.
To know which specific regulations are suspended on these days, please check the SpotAngels app.
| Start Date | Parking Holiday | End Date |
| 2024-01-01 | New Year's Day | 2024-01-01 |
| 2024-01-15 | Martin Luther King, Jr. Day | 2024-01-15 |
| 2024-05-27 | Memorial Day | 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-07-04 | Independence Day | 2024-07-04 |
| 2024-09-02 | Labor Day | 2024-09-02 |
| 2024-11-11 | Veterans day | 2024-11-11 |
| 2024-11-28 | Thanksgiving Day | 2024-11-28 |
| 2024-11-29 | Day after Thanksgiving | 2024-11-29 |
| 2024-12-25 | Christmas Day | 2024-12-25 |
The best parking app in Atlanta
To find parking on the go & pay meters as you go in Atlanta, download the award-winning SpotAngels app!
