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Getting to Downtown Tempe

Downtown Tempe is built for options.

Whether you’re arriving by car, rideshare, bus, light rail, streetcar, scooter, or bike, you can plan your trip in a way that fits your day. Drivers have access to 20,000+ public parking spaces across garages, lots, and 590 on-street spaces. Prefer transit? Downtown Tempe also has two light rail stations—3rd St/Mill Ave and 5th St/College Ave—with additional connections through Tempe bus service and the Valley Metro Streetcar, with 10 stops within the district. 

You Have Options:

20,000 Parking Spaces

590 On-Street Spaces

2 Valley Metro Light Rail Stops

Tempe Street Car

Find Parking in REAL TIME with Tempe TRiP

Skip the guesswork and plan your visit using Tempe TRiP. This web application shows you parking availability, rates, and routes - in REAL TIME. Plan your visit using this application to allow for a smooth and stress-free parking experience. 

Parking in Downtown Tempe

Parking options include garages, surface lots, and on-street meters throughout the district. Rates vary by location and time and are posted at each facility or meter zone.

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Special Event Parking

On high-traffic days, some garages and lots in Downtown Tempe may switch to event pricing. If event parking is not posted then standard rates apply.

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On Street Parking

There are 590 on-street parking spaces throughout the Downtown Tempe district. All on-street spaces are metered during posted hours, which are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m., and Saturday from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. On-street parking is FREE on Sundays and federal holidays. To learn about rates, how to pay, and locations, please click the link below. 

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Find Your Way Around Downtown Tempe

Getting to and around Downtown Tempe has never been easier. Whether you drive, rideshare, bike, or hop on the light rail, getting here is a breeze!

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