How Much Does Parking Cost in Calgary?
Honest answer: there is no one parking price in Calgary. Price depends on three things: the area (downtown and event zones cost more than residential streets), the duration (hourly, daily, overnight and monthly are priced differently) and the type of spot (meter, commercial lot, or a spot booked in advance). The good news: you can know the exact price before you even start the car.
Downtown Calgary parking you can book
Indoor parkades in the office towers of Eau Claire and 3rd Avenue SW, on the Plus 15 network. Book ahead in the app and your spot is waiting.
Eau Claire Tower600 3 Avenue SWIndoor parkadeHours and availability: see the parking page
Centennial Place520 3 Avenue SWIndoor parkadeHours and availability: see the parking page
400 Third400 3 Avenue SWIndoor parkadeHours and availability: see the parking page
Calgary Place335 4 Avenue SWHours and availability: see the parking page
Ampersand West144 3 Avenue SWHours and availability: see the parking page
Ampersand East112 4 Avenue SWHours and availability: see the parking pageA price known in advance
The price shown at booking is the price paid — full stop.
Promo code CALG5 — $5 off any purchase of $20 or more.
What moves the price
Street meters: handy for short stops, but time-capped, zone- and hour-dependent — and nothing is guaranteed when you arrive.
Gate-priced commercial lots: the rate is posted at the entrance and can jump on busy days; "event pricing" shows up exactly when you need parking most.
A spot booked in advance: the price is shown before you leave, it doesn't move, and the spot is guaranteed. On event or storm days it's often the cheapest option — because the price was set before the rush.
See all reservable parking in Calgary, by neighbourhood.
Frequently asked questions
Your questions, answered.
Why do prices vary so much?
Because parking is a local market: every part of Calgary has its own demand, time limits and events. Two streets can live two different price realities.
How do I know the exact price before leaving?
Open the clicknpark app: every lot shows its price for your hours, before you book. The amount shown is the amount paid.
Does the reserved price change on event days?
No — that's the whole point: once confirmed, the price is locked, whatever the crowd.
Is monthly cheaper for regular use?
It can be: where a lot offers overnight, weekly or monthly reservations, the option and its price show in the app before you book.
Know before you go
The price shown at booking is the price paid — full stop.
Promo code CALG5 — $5 off any purchase of $20 or more.