Driving a car in Fort Lauderdale can be an expensive activity. Parking prices for sure don’t help. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to find a free parking spot or two in Fort Lauderdale.
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
Most of the spots in Downtown Fort Lauderdale are metered. But some are free. To locate them you can use 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 of 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 😉
Fort Lauderdale Parking Rules:
Most of the metered spots in the city are in effect Daily.
City parking lots, garages, and on-street spaces have standard parking rates based on their location within one of three zones throughout Fort Lauderdale. Parking Zones & Hourly rates
Unfortunately, Fort Lauderdale does not offer free parking in metered areas on Holidays except for some locations where meters are not enforced Daily.
To find parking on the go, download the award-winning SpotAngels app. It is free 😉
