UCLA Visitor Parking
All Information & Parking Booths are currently closed. Customers who need to purchase parking, please use the pay stations, ParkMobile, or the Bruin ePermit portal.
Please refer to the below campus parking maps to find a parking structure convenient to your destination on campus, including accessible parking spaces.
Please note: Parking at UCLA requires a valid permit at all times.
- The table below reflects peak period rates in visitor parking areas. Campus parking is available 24-hours a day at varying prices. Check the corresponding parking structure’s pay station or in the pay-by-phone app for discounted off-peak rates. No Refunds are available for pay station parking.
- Visitors with a Disabled Person Parking Placard or License Plates may park using any payment method listed below. DP Placards must be visible at all times.
Location | Current Rate Range | Time Limits |
|---|---|---|
Parking Lot LS expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $8.00 (20 min – 2 hours) $10 - $14 (2.5 hours – 3 hours) $20.00 (All Day) | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $9.00 (20 min – 3 hours) $20.00 (All Day) | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $3.00 - $13.00 (1 hour – All Day) | One Day |
Parking Structure 3 (North) expires at 6:59 a.m. | $3.00 - $13.00 (1 hour – All Day) | One Day |
Parking Structure 3 (South) expires at 6:59 a.m. | $13.00 – All Day | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $3.00 - $13.00 (1 hour – All Day) | One Day |
Parking Structure 5 expires at 6:59 a.m. | $3.00 - $20.00 (1 hour – All Day) | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $3.00 - $13.00 (1 hour - All Day) | One Day |
| $1.00 - $13.00 $26.00 | Three Days |
Available after 4:30 p.m. expires at 6:59 a.m. | $2.00 - $8.00
| One Day |
Parking Structure 18 (Visitor) expires at 6:59 a.m. | $3.00 - $13.00 | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $13.00 (20 min – All Day) | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $13.00 (30 min – All Day) | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $13.00 (40 min – All Day) | One Day |
expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $13.00 (20 min – All Day) | One Day |
available after 4:30 p.m. expires at 6:59 a.m. | $1.00 - $8.00 (30 min – All Night) | One Day |
Self-Service Pay Stations:
UCLA parking pay stations give you short-term parking options in lots and structures located throughout campus.
Self-service pay stations are located in all visitor parking areas. Visitors must pay for parking BEFORE they leave their vehicles. For more information on locations, rates, and hours of operation, refer to the section below. Pay station permits are not valid in parking stalls posted for Blue or X permits or otherwise reserved.
1. All self-service pay stations use pay-by-plate technology.
2. Once parked, go to the nearest parking pay station.
3. Enter your license plate number. If you do not have a license plate number, please enter the last 6 (six) digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Your VIN can be found on the driver's side door or the lower driver's side of the windshield.
4. Choose the amount of time that you would like to spend on campus.
5. Pay using exact cash amount or with a credit card.
6. For those using their VIN, please place your receipt on your dashboard.
Using ParkMobile (Pay by Phone):
ParkMobile is available in visitor parking areas, as well as in all areas for those with a Disabled Placard. For more information, visit our ParkMobile FAQ page.
1. When using ParkMobile, you choose how long you want to park and pay for that amount of time.
2. Download the ParkMobile app here and register for an account using a credit card and your license plate number. If you do not have a license plate number, please enter the last 6 (six) digits of your Vehicle ID Number (VIN). Your VIN can be found on the driver's side door or the lower driver's side of the windshield.
3. Once parked in a visitor parking stall, open the app and key in your parking zone number, located near the pay station and within the table below.
4. Select the amount of time you wish to park.
5. Normal parking charges apply, with an additional $0.35 convenience fee per transaction.
6. ParkMobile will send a text message 15 minutes before the expiration of your paid parking. You may select to add more time or return to your car on time.
Location (Visitor Parking Areas Only) | Zone |
|---|---|
| Law School | 2516 |
| Parking Lot 11 | 2515 |
| Parking Lot 36 | 2514 |
| Parking Lot E | 2517 |
| Parking Structure 2 | 2503 |
| Parking Structure 3 North | 2504 |
| Parking Structure 3 South | 2505 |
| Parking Structure 4 | 2506 |
| Parking Structure 5 | 2507 |
| Parking Structure 7 | 2518 |
| Parking Structure 8 | 2508 |
| Parking Structure 9 (Friday after 4:30 p.m. through Sunday) | 2590 |
| Parking Structure 18V | 2509 |
| Parking Structure 18 | 2510 |
| Parking Structure 27 | 2512 |
| Parking Structure DD | 2501 |
Parking Structure MP | 2500 |
Parking Structure RC | 2519 |
Parking Structure SV | 2530 |
Disabled Placard (DP) | 2500 |
Acceptable Forms of Payment
Only cash and credit cards may be used at campus pay stations. Pay stations accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express for your convenience. There are no refunds for purchases at campus pay stations.
Pay stations only accept $1, $5, and $10 bills and DO NOT give change in the form of cash or credit.
Visitors may purchase all-day parking permits at an Information & Parking Booth on campus. Our attendants will issue you a parking permit and direct you to an available parking lot or structure. They can also provide directions to campus attractions and answer any questions you may have. All-day parking may also be purchased at pay stations.
Please note: Information & Parking Booths only accept cash and BruinCard payments. They do not accept checks, credit cards, or bills larger than $20.
Information & Parking booths are staffed by friendly parking assistants who can help you with:
- Daily Parking Permits
- Cross-Parking Permits
- Temporary Permits
- Loading Zone Permits
- Daily campus event information
- Directions to on- and off-campus locations
Hours of Operation
| Location | Monday - Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours | Open 24 Hours |
| Westholme and Hilgard | 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Closed | Closed |
| Westwood Plaza | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Sunset and Westwood Plaza | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. | 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Closed |
No refunds are granted for parking permits that are below the prevailing daily rate ($13). No refund is guaranteed
Parking information for medical areas at UCLA can be found on our Patient Parking page.