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Long Term Parking in Washington, DC

Economy Overnight Parking in the Nation’s Capital

By Rachel Cooper, About.com

Public parking in Washington, DC is expensive. If you are visiting for a few days, you may balk at the $25+ fee that most hotels charge to park your car overnight. Long-term parking options are limited, but there are a few alternative parking lots that will save you some money.

Long Term Parking at Union Station
50 Massachusetts Avenue, NE.
Washington, DC
202-898-1950
Rates: $19 per day
2000 Spaces

Union Station is located within walking distance to many of Washington, DC’s most popular attractions. Metro, Amtrak, MARC and VRE trains all depart from the station. It is also an easy place to catch a taxi.

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Long Term Parking at Metro Stations
Spaces are available for overnight parking only at Greenbelt, Huntington, and Franconia-Springfield!
15 to 17 spaces are available at each location for up to 10 days on a first-come, first-served basis.
Regular Metro parking fee ($4.75) is charged to a SmarTrip card on the day of exit (free on weekends).

DESIGNATED LONG TERM SPACES:
Franconia-Springfield station - Level 1J
Huntington - Lower level of the new station garage
Greenbelt - Cherrywood Lane side

Read more about the Washington Metro

Visitor Parking Permits for Guests of DC Residents
DC residents may obtain visitor parking permits free of charge at a police station or substation in the ward in which they reside. Applicants must provide a valid DC driver's license/identification card, a valid DC vehicle registration card or a current utility bill, lease, deed, settlement agreement or voter registration card. The visitor parking permit is valid for 15 days. For more details, see the Metropolitan Police Department website

Long Term Parking in Park and Ride Lots
There are over 300 Park & Ride Lots throughout the Washington DC area where commuters park their cars to form carpools/vanpools or take public transportation into the city. Parking is free. Long-term parking is at your own risk. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, so it is recommended that you use common sense when leaving a car overnight. Don’t leave valuables in your car and reconsider parking an expensive vehicle in unfamiliar areas. See a list of the Park and Ride Locations in the DC Area

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