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Visitor Parking
Visitor and hourly paid parking are available in designated areas throughout Stanford and Stanford Redwood City. All visitor parking payments are contactless and managed through Park Mobile. Individuals will have three options for paying once you arrive at Stanford.
Departments also have the option to create a department account, allowing them to pay for guests to park.
Rates
Please note that a $0.40 transaction fee is charged for each ParkMobile payment.
| Permit Type | Hourly | Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor | $4.46 | $35.68 |
| SRWC Visitor | $2.50 | $20 |
Where to Park
To access visitor parking at Stanford, you'll need the ParkMobile Zone Number for your parking location. We recommend purchasing your visitor parking upon arrival to secure a spot in your intended area. The Zone Numbers are displayed on green ParkMobile signs throughout the visitor parking zones, so pay special attention to the one you're in. Click the button below for the location you're visiting to see the designated visitor parking areas and their respective zone numbers.
How to Pay
Choose from these three options to pay for visitor parking through ParkMobile.
- Use ParkMobile’s Zone Parking option: no app download or account is needed. You can check out as a guest without setting up an account.
- Pay-By-Phone if you don’t have a smartphone or prefer an automated voice system, call ParkMobile at 877.727.5718 to start your parking session.
- Download the app and set up a Park Mobile account. We recommend doing this before you arrive.
International Visitors
International Visitors traveling from outside North America use option 1 or 2 to pay. For payment details online select "Other" for Country and enter "00000" for Billing Zip Code. Use Stanford Visitor Wi-Fi to complete your purchase; no password required. Save Time: Before you visit, set up your account at parkmobile.io . For more information visit our "How To" tutorial.
Did you know?
For greater convenience, download the ParkMobile app in advance to save time when purchasing visitor parking on campus.