Visitor Parking
Whether you are attending an athletic event or touring our campus as a prospective student, we are here to accommodate you. Daily or hourly parking is available at various facilities across VCU's campuses. View a listing of each of our campus Parking Locations for visitors/hourly parking.
Additional information regarding the various parking options and payment methods we offer (deck parking, pay-by-plate meters, QR codes) can be found below. In the event you will be parking an oversized vehicle, please review our Deck Clearance Listings prior to bringing your vehicle on campus.
| Hourly Rates | |
|---|---|
| 0-1 Hour | $ 3.00 |
| 1-2 Hours | $ 5.00 |
| 2-3 Hours | $ 7.00 |
| 3-4 Hours | $ 9.00 |
| 4-5 Hours | $ 11.00 |
| 5-6 Hours | $ 13.00 |
| 6-7 Hours | $15.00 |
| 7-8 Hours | $17.00 |
| Maximum Daily | $ 17.00 |
Ways to pay for visitor parking
Deck Parking
If you are parking on a deck, simply pull into the facility, take a ticket upon entering and pay using our convenient pay stations in the deck's interior and exit lanes. Credit/debit cards are accepted as payment options. If you need assistance while inside one of our parking decks, hit the "i" button on the entry/exit lane readers to reach a live enforcement officer. Please note that cash is not accepted in these facilities.
Pay-by-Cell (Passport Parking App)
Say hello to convenient parking with the Passport Parking app! No more digging for coins. This is how parking should be. Pay, extend, and manage your parking session with just a few taps. It’s easy! Just park in a VCU visitor parking lot where you see Passport Parking app signs & decals, pay for your parking session from your phone and be on your way.
To pay for parking with Passport Parking:
- Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
- Create an account with your mobile phone number or email address.
- Park anywhere you see Passport Parking app signs & decals.
- Pay for your parking session from your phone.
- Extend your time remotely if you’d like to stay longer!
Still have questions? Check out our FAQs. Park. Pay. Be On Your Way. ® with the Passport Parking app!
Pay-by-Plate Meters
We also have several Pay-by-Plate meters available seven days per week in the BB, HH, JL, QQ, and HB lots. Rates are $2 per hour for each hour, with a maximum daily rate of $16 per day. Meters accept credit cards only.
Pay-by-Plate Instructions:
1. Note your license plate.
2. Go to the pay station located in your lot.
3. Enter the license plate information & purchase time with a credit card.
4. Display the receipt on the dashboard.
QR Codes
- If you have received a QR code, you must take a ticket upon entry into the deck.
- When you leave, insert the ticket pulled at the entrance and wait for the screen to display the due amount.
- Then, scan your QR code along the side of the reader (under the glass panel) at the exit lane. The station will alert you if any additional monies are due.
- If you are experiencing problems and there is no attendant nearby, please hit the “i” button, and a command center officer will be with you shortly.
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Need Group Parking?
Parking for groups of 15 or more should be coordinated through our Special Events team. View additional information on our "Group Parking" page.
Visitor Refund Request
If you would like to request a refund for your parking visit, please follow the link below and fill out the form completely.