Visitor Parking
Welcome to the University of California, Irvine!
A valid parking permit is required at all times when parking on campus. Visitors may purchase a permit at any information kiosk, dispenser, or through UCI Transportation’s PARKbyPLATE system when in select parking areas. All options accept major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover).
Physical permits must be displayed. For purchases made through PARKbyPLATE, your license plate serves as your permit.
Please visit our interactive campus map for permit purchase locations. If you would prefer to speak with a parking attendant at an information kiosk, refer to the map of kiosks and available hours.
If you are visiting faculty or staff member from another UC campus or the UCI Medical Center, please review our Permit Reciprocity policy. Departments wishing to purchase visitor parking for their guests, please use our Guest Permit System.
| Visitor Parking Permit Options | Rate | Purchase Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly | Pay-by-Space | $5.00 per hour | Pay-by-Space Dispensers |
| Hourly | General | $4.00 per hour | Permit Dispensers/Kiosks |
| Hourly | Anteater Recreation Center | $2.00 per hour | Lot ARC Permit Dispenser |
| One (1) Day | General | $16.00 per day | Permit Dispensers/Kiosks & Select PARKbyPLATE Areas |
| One (1) Day | Reserved | $20.00 per day | Permit Dispensers/Kiosks & Select PARKbyPLATE Areas |
| One (1) Day | “OV” Oversized Vehicle | $30.00 per day | Permit Dispensers/Kiosks |
| One (1) Day | Overnight | $20.00 per 24 hours | Permit Dispensers |
| One (1) Week | “GNA” General (7 consecutive days) | $56.00 per week | Transportation Office |
| One (1) Week | “OV” Oversized Vehicle | $120.00 per week | Transportation Office |
| One (1) Month | “GNA” General (30 consecutive days) | $125.00 per month | Transportation Office |
| One (1) Month | “OV” Oversized Vehicle | $220.00 per month | Transportation Office |
| One (1) Month | “E” Evening (30 consecutive days) | $44.00 per month | Transportation Office |
| Event Parking Permit Options | Rate | Purchase Location | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One (1) Day | General | $15.00-$50.00 | Check with your event coordinator for specific parking instructions |
When and Where to Park
"GNA" General Visitor Permit
Valid Parking:
- Monday-Friday (7 a.m.-12 a.m.): In general unassigned stalls in parking Zones 1-6 and Lot 1
- Monday-Friday (5 p.m.-12 a.m.) & Saturday-Sunday (All Day): In general unassigned stalls, “P” preferred, and “AR” reserved stalls not marked “Enforced 24 Hours” in all parking areas
"E" Evening Permit
Valid Parking:
- Monday-Friday (5 p.m.-12 a.m.) & Saturday-Sunday (All Day): In general unassigned stalls, “P” preferred, and “AR” stalls not marked “Enforced 24 Hours” in all parking areas
- White stalls only in the East Campus Parking Structure (ECPS)
Overnight Parking Permit
Valid Parking:
- 24 hours after purchase
- In general unassigned stalls in Zones 1-6 surface parking lots only (not parking structures)
"OV" Oversized Vehicle Permit
Vehicles that will not fit into one standardized parking stall must purchase an Oversized Vehicle (OV) permit from information kiosks or permit dispensers. Overnight camping is prohibited at all times on the UCI campus.
Valid Parking:
- All day along Health Sciences Road (south of Michael Drake Drive)
Contact Us
UCI Transportation
949-824-7275
Transportation Office
200 Public Services Building
Irvine, CA 92697-4525
ZotCode: 4525
Business Hours
Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Closed on university holidays.