Parking in Downtown Davis
Simple, quick overview: most public parking is free (E Street Plaza Lot is paid). Time limits & the Re‑Parking rule apply. Always check posted signs.
Parking Enforcement
Public parking without a permit is free except in the four paid lots (E Street Plaza, F Street, G Street and Amtrak Station). Many spaces are time-restricted or subject to the Re-Parking Restriction. The Davis Police Department enforces public parking. Time limits and the Re-Parking Restriction still apply in many free spaces, so please check posted signs.
Parking is Prohibited
Parking is prohibited 2:00 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. on many Downtown streets to accommodate weekly street sweeping. Overnight parking is not allowed in the Amtrak lot without an Amtrak permit. Check parking signage for specifics.
New as of Nov. 2, 2026
Paid parking in four downtown lots
Most downtown parking is still free, including all on-street parking. Paid parking now applies in the E Street Plaza, F Street, G Street and Amtrak Station lots.
Paid lots and hours
Tap the map to view it full size. Map courtesy of the City of Davis.
How to pay
Pay for the lot you're in. Each lot has its own QR code and lot name, so scan the code or use the pay station at the lot where you parked.
Good to know
- Parking in the paid lots is free on City holidays and outside paid hours.
- If your car is still parked when paid hours begin, you pay for the time inside paid hours. For example, park in the E Street lot at 7 a.m. and leave at 11 a.m., and you pay for one hour (10 to 11 a.m.).
- The City will keep evaluating the program and adjust it based on parking demand and community feedback.
Parking Information
Parking Garages
4th & G Street Garage
835 4th St
Rates:
First 3 hours Free
$1 per hour after 3 hours
$5 max daily rate.
Hours of Operation:
M – Su: 6:00am – 2:00am
1st & F Street Garage
101 F Street
Rates:
First 3 hours Free
FREE Parking: Sat, Sun, and Holidays or with “X” Permit
8:00am – 6:00pm
Parking for Extended Downtown Visits
The four paid lots (E Street Plaza, F Street, G Street and Amtrak Station) are $1 per hour with no time limit during paid hours. Pay by scanning the TEZ Park QR code in the lot or at the credit card pay station. For visits of three hours or less, two parking structures are available: 4th Street and G Street and at 1st Street and F Street. Both garages have FREE three-hour time limits in designated areas. Additional time in the 4th and G Street lot may be purchased at the meters provided.
For a Quick Trip
20-minute zones (indicated by a green curb) are located at the corners of many blocks throughout the Downtown and in many public parking lots. These spaces help accommodate short-term parking for quick errands, as well as for loading and unloading.
On Street Parking
Two-hour and 90-minute on-street spaces are enforced Monday to Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Paid lot hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Monday to Friday in the Amtrak lot). There is no enforcement on Sundays or City holidays.
Metered Parking
Paid parking in the E Street Plaza, F Street, G Street and Amtrak Station lots is $1 per hour. See the paid lots section at the top of this page for hours and how to pay.
Re-Parking Restrictions
Commonly known as the “Block Face Re-Parking” ordinance, this 2006 Davis City Council action serves to restrict re-parking on Downtown streets in the same block, including city parking lots. After two hours in a parking space, a vehicle must be moved away entirely from the block (or lot) in which it was parked, not just to another space on the same block. The re-parking restriction includes both sides of any block between two intersections.
The vehicle may not be parked again on that block until four hours have passed since the vehicle first was parked on the block. The only exceptions are for vehicles parking in the three-minute passenger loading zones and the 20-minute parking spaces.
For more information about the Re-Parking Restriction, please contact the City of Davis parking enforcement division, (530) 747-5444.
Employee Parking
Downtown business owners and employees are encouraged to use City of Davis “X” permits, park in outlying areas, or use alternative transportation (such as bicycles or buses), so that parking in the Downtown core is preserved for customer use.
Generally-speaking, X permit parking rings the periphery of Downtown, is available in the 1st and F Street lot, and the Boy Scout Lot. “X” Permit parking is available to all Downtown business owners and employees.
For permit parking maps, as well as downloadable permit application forms, please visit https://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/police-department/parking-enforcement.
See the City’s site for current permit pricing.
Avoid permit fees by arriving to work Downtown via these transit options:
Amtrak
(530) 758-4220, www.amtrak.com
Davis Community Transit
(530) 757-4408, https://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/davis-community-transitwww.cityofdavis.org/cs/transit
Unitrans
(530) 752-BUSS, www.unitrans.ucdavis.edu
Specialized Parking
Handicapped Parking
Handicapped parking spaces are available in all of the public parking lots and structures. Designated with blue markings, handicapped spaces are strictly enforced and are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Vehicles with valid handicapped placards displayed also may park for extended periods in timed or permit zones throughout the Downtown.
Electric Vehicle Charging
Four public electric vehicle-charging stations are available Downtown, in the E Street Plaza Parking Lot, in the Amtrak parking lot and two in the 4th and G Parking Garage. Cars not equipped for electric re-charging are prohibited from parking in these spaces.
Construction Vehicles
Licensed contractors working on projects within Downtown should purchase construction permits, available through the Davis Police Department. Parking of construction-related vehicles is preferred on peripheral streets and parking lots away from the Downtown core, whenever possible.
RV, Trailer, Tour Bus and Wide Vehicle Parking
The City of Davis recommends that recreational vehicles, vehicles with trailers, tour buses or wide vehicles such as rear-wheeled pick-up trucks, park on streets on the periphery of Downtown. Citations may be issued for such vehicles parked in City lots without advance permission to do so.
Motorcycle Parking
Motorcyclists are encouraged to park in specially marked motorcycle spaces in the E Street Plaza Parking Lot, the lot bordered by 3rd, 4th E and F Streets and along the H Street alley-way (adjacent to the Village Bakery).
Davis Farmers Market Parking
Visitors to the Wednesday night and Saturday morning Markets are encouraged to park in the lot behind City Hall at 5th and B Streets. Parking also may occur on City streets, per posted restrictions. For more information, contact the Davis Farmers’ Market at (530) 756-1695.
Amtrak Parking
The Amtrak Station lot is a paid lot Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. ($1 per hour, no time limit), and free on Saturdays, Sundays and City holidays. Amtrak lot passes are being honored at this time.
Public Transportation
Avoid the hassles of Downtown parking by arriving via these transit options:
Amtrak
(530) 758-4220, www.amtrak.com
Davis Community Transit
(530) 757-4408, https://cityofdavis.org/city-hall/parks-and-community-services/davis-community-transitityofdavis.org/cs/transit
Unitrans
(530) 752-BUSS, www.unitrans.ucdavis.edu
Other Information
Parking citations issued by the Davis Police Department for parking beyond a stated time limit. Questions about payment of City of Davis parking citations should be directed to the Parking Enforcement Hotline at (530) 747-5444.
More information is available at http://www.cityofdavis.org/city-hall/police-department/parking-enforcement
Please note that your vehicle can be towed, impounded or immobilized by a parking boot for the following reasons: 1) five or more outstanding parking citations 2) parking in a posted unauthorized area or in an unsafe manner 3) parking in a private lot that is properly signed, stating that it is restricted to employees and customers of that building only.