Parking Cost Calculator
Calculate your total parking cost based on hourly or daily rates and compare against monthly parking passes.
Parking Cost
Parking cost analysis helps you decide between pay-as-you-go and a monthly pass.
Daily Cost = Hourly Rate x Hours Parked
Monthly Cost = Daily Cost x Days Per Month
Annual Cost = Monthly Cost x 12
Average parking costs (US cities):
- New York City: $30-50/day, $400-600/month
- San Francisco: $25-40/day, $300-500/month
- Chicago: $20-35/day, $200-350/month
- Suburban areas: $5-15/day, $50-150/month
Cost-saving tips:
- Monthly passes usually save money at 15+ days/month
- Early bird rates (arrive before 9 AM) save 30-50%
- Park-and-ride lots near transit: $2-8/day
- Airport long-term lots: $8-18/day vs short-term $25-40/day