With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to find a free parking spot or two in San Antonio.
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 in the city so you’ll know that free spot is actually free.
Map of Free Parking
Find a free spot by changing the time filters and navigating to your desired area. The free map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near and the time of day to find free parking near you.
San Antonio Parking Rules:
On-street, metered parking is free after 6 pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. On Tuesdays, you can get free parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots and parking meters from 5 pm to 2 am as part of the city’s Downtown Tuesday program. Metered parking is also usually free all day on Sunday.
Free parking downtown San Antonio
Downtown Tuesday offers parking at city-operated parking garages, parking lots and parking meters every Tuesday evening from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
- Houston Street Garage at 111 College St
- Central Library Garage at 600 Soledad St
- Convention Center Garage at 850 E. Commerce St
- St. Mary’s Street Garage at 204 E. Travis St
- Martinez Lot – Corner of S. Alamo St and Martinez St
Free Parking Holidays
San Antonio has free parking days! Here they are.
To know which specific regulations are suspended on these days, please check the SpotAngels app.