By the iRent Car Rental team · Miami car rental since 2015 · Updated September 28, 2026 · ★ Read our Google reviews
Campus tours, move-in day, games or graduation — if you're driving to the University of Miami's Coral Gables campus, here's how visitor parking works, where to park, and what nearby downtown Coral Gables charges.
Short answer: On campus, visitor parking costs $2.50 per hour for up to 3 hours, or $12 for the day. Metered visitor spaces are in the Pavia and Levante garages (visitor sections), along Memorial Drive by Richter Library, and in the Yellow, Gray and Burgundy zones. App and pay-station payments carry a $0.35 transaction fee. Check the university's visitor page before big events, when rules can change.
The University of Miami's Coral Gables campus.
Visitor parking on campus
| What | Details |
|---|
| Rate | $2.50/hour (up to 3 hours) or $12/day — also applies to disabled parking spaces |
| Where | Pavia and Levante garages (visitor sections), Memorial Drive by Richter Library, Yellow / Gray / Burgundy zones |
| Pay by app | PayByPhone — weekdays 4 p.m.–11 p.m. and any time on weekends (debit or credit card) |
| Fee | $0.35 per app or pay-station transaction |
Paying with PayByPhone registers your license plate with the university's parking system automatically — handy in a rental, but make sure you enter the rental car's plate, not your own car's.
Parking in downtown Coral Gables
Heading to Miracle Mile for lunch or dinner after your visit? The City of Coral Gables runs more than a dozen public garages and lots downtown. Posted city rates:
- City garages: $1 per 24 minutes
- Surface lots: $4/hour
- Street meters: $3.50/hour
- Miracle Mile valet: $15 — drop off at one valet stand and pick up at another along the Mile
Pay at the meter or with PayByPhone or ParkMobile.
Tips for campus visits
- Arrive early on big days — move-in, graduation and game days fill the visitor spaces fast.
- Save the plate number of your rental in your phone; you'll need it for the parking app.
- Staying a semester? A monthly rental usually costs far less than repeated short rentals.
Frequently asked questions
How much is visitor parking at the University of Miami?
Visitor parking on the Coral Gables campus is $2.50 per hour for up to 3 hours, or $12 for the day. App and pay-station payments add a $0.35 transaction fee.
Where do visitors park at the University of Miami?
Metered visitor spaces are in the visitor sections of the Pavia and Levante garages, along Memorial Drive by Richter Library, and in the Yellow, Gray and Burgundy zones.
Can I pay for University of Miami parking with an app?
Yes. PayByPhone can be used on weekdays from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. and any time on weekends, with a debit or credit card. It registers your license plate automatically.
How much is parking in downtown Coral Gables?
City garages charge $1 per 24 minutes, surface lots $4 per hour and street meters $3.50 per hour. Valet on Miracle Mile is $15.
Sources: University of Miami — visitor parking · City of Coral Gables — downtown parking guide. Rates and details checked September 2026 — always confirm the posted rate before you park.