Miami Parking

Miami Parking Guide

About Miami Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida. Miami is a major center and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. Miami is partitioned into many different sections, roughly into North, South, West and Downtown. The heart of the city is Downtown Miami and is technically on the eastern side of the city.

Miami is a major center of commerce, finance, and boasts a strong international business community. Miami is a major television production center, and the most important city in the U.S. for Spanish language media. Miami has a tropical monsoon climate with hot and humid summers and short, warm winters, with a marked drier season in the winter. Its sea-level elevation, coastal location, position just above the Tropic of Cancer, and proximity to the Gulf Stream shapes its climate.

Parking in Miami Miami Parking Authority (MPA) manages the parking system accross the city. MPA's mission is to contribute to an efficient transportation system that serves the needs of the public and promotes economic development.

Miami Parking Authority has replaced most traditional coin-fed meters with updated technology that accepts multiple forms of payment. These Pay and Display (P&D) machines make on-street parking easier, by accepting:

• Visa
• MasterCard
• Coins
• Dollar bills (in some downtown locations)

Each P&D machine replaces 8-10 traditional meters and operates on solar power. To pay for parking, walk to the nearest P&D (clearly marked by directional signs). Select the form of payment and amount of parking time desired, as indicated by printed instructions on the P&D.

Ticket citations are payable directly to Miami-Dade County. Click here to pay for a parking ticket online. MPA parking enforcement officers have no quotas to fulfill, and prefer to educate customers to help them avoid tickets. Towing of vehicles in downtown Miami is handled by: MOLINA TOWING, INC. 2151 NW 7th Ave. Miami, FL 33127 (305) 325-8980

Parking in Garages There are a plenty of garage parking options available in and around the city. One may choose to park in a garage if the parking requirement is for more than just an hour or two. Parking Garages are highly suitable for both short and long term parking requirements.

Best Parking helps you choose the best suitable parking facility for off street parking via an interactive map. Most garages are suitable options for economical long term parking.