Visitor Parking Information
Welcome to UC Davis!
Here at Transportation Services, we are passionate about helping meet the mobility needs of all who visit our beautiful campus, be it by a sustainable commute option or car.
Paid permits are required to park on campus Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Permits are only required on the weekends and University holidays during special events where parking areas with permit requirements will be posted in advance. For information on disabled parking access, click here.
AggiePark via the AMP Park App
When you're on the go, the free AMP Park app makes it easy to pay for parking at UC Davis right from your phone. Once you set up your account, simply select your parking zone, vehicle (input license plate), pay for the day, and go. It's smart, contactless payment in the palm of your hand!
For more information on how to get started with AggiePark via the AMP Park app, visit aggiepark.ucdavis.edu.
Daily Visitor Rates
| PARKING OPTION | RATES |
|---|---|
| A Zone (reserved for UC Davis employees until 5 p.m.) | $17.00 |
| C Zone | $17.00 |
| L Zone | $17.00 |
| Electric Vehicle (includes 4 hours of charging) | $19.50 |
Hourly Parking
Hourly parking is available through our solar-powered COSMO permit dispensers. To purchase and print a permit using one of these machines, you will need to provide your license plate number.
COSMO Locations:
- Pavilion Garage (northwest and southeast corners)
- Quad Garage (southwest corner)
- Gateway Garage (northeast corner)
- Lots 1, 5, 25, 30, 47, and 56
- Manetti Shrem (on the backside of the building in between Lots 1 and 2)
- Research Park
Rates Effective 9/2/24:
- 1 Hour - $2.75
- 2 Hours - $6.50
- 3 Hours - $11.25
Limited Time Zones:
Visitors can also purchase 35 and 75-minute permits through the AMP Park app for limited time zone spaces that are posted across campus. You can find limited-time zones in select locations by browsing the AMP Park map.
Rates Effective 9/2/24:
- 35 Minutes - $2.75
- 70 Minutes - $4.25
Bus Parking
Depending on space availability and number of requests, buses may park at the UC Davis - ASUCD Unitrans facility fee-free on weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (view guidelines here). Please contact Unitrans at 530-752-4560 or unitrans@ucdavis.edu to make arrangements in advance. Any loading/unloading or parking outside the Unitrans facility must be approved by Transportation Services in advance. To request approval, please email parking@ucdavis.edu with your event details (name, date, time, location) and the number of expected buses and attendees.