Miami Beach wants to give you a summer break. The city is offering parking discounts for two months.
Here’s what to know:
How much will driver save on discounted parking?
Miami Beach announced a $1-per-hour parking rate for public parking lots, garages and street spaces. The price discounts are 50% off current $2-an-hour parking areas and 75% off for $4 parking areas.
When does the Miami Beach parking discount begin and end?
The discount starts on July 1 and runs throughAug. 31.
How can you get the parking discount?
The discount is available exclusively on the ParkMobile app, which allows drivers to digitally pay for parking by using specific zone codes found on signs near the parking spots.
How much parking is covered by the discount?
The price change is offered through three discounted hours per parking session and has a total of 45 discounted hours through the summer promotion.
Why is Miami Beach offering summer parking discounts?
Miami Beach wants to drum up summer business. Not so long ago, during spring break, some parking had $100 flat rates, when the city wanted to keep away crowds.
“Reducing parking costs is about boosting our local economy during the slower summer months,” said Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner. “We are encouraging more activity in our commercial districts- helping our small business stay strong and grow.
Advice on parking in Miami Beach
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