How much is monthly parking in San Jose?

A downtown San Jose monthly garage pass typically runs near $175, with higher rates in the densest blocks and lower rates in outlying districts. This tool uses neighborhood-specific medians so the monthly figure reflects where you actually park.

Is a monthly pass cheaper than daily parking?

Usually, if you park more than about 10 to 12 days a month. The tool computes both your daily-rate total and the flat monthly pass so you can see the crossover point for your own schedule and pick the cheaper option.

What is the event-rate multiplier?

Downtown and stadium-area garages raise prices sharply on concert, game, and convention days, often two to three times the normal daily rate. Toggle the event option to apply that multiplier to the days you expect to coincide with major events.

Are street meters cheaper than garages?

Street meters can be cheaper for short stops but add up fast and are time-limited, so they rarely beat a garage for a full workday. The tool lets you compare an hourly street rate against flat daily and monthly options directly.

Does this include parking tickets or tax?

No. This estimates posted parking charges only. Citations, valet, and any local parking taxes are not included, so treat the result as a baseline and budget extra for the risk of fines in metered zones.

San Jose Parking Cost Estimator

Parking is one of the largest hidden costs of working or visiting San Jose, and rates swing widely by district and parking type. This estimator turns hourly, daily, and monthly rates into a clear monthly and annual figure so you can choose the cheapest option for your schedule.

How it works

The tool picks a base rate from a neighborhood table, then projects it across your usage:

street : daily = hourly rate × hours/day  (capped at the daily max)
garage : daily = posted daily rate
monthly pass   = flat neighborhood monthly rate
daily-based monthly = daily × days/month × event multiplier
annual = chosen monthly × 12

For metered street parking the tool caps the daily charge at the local daily maximum, since meters stop charging overnight and on Sundays in most San Jose zones.

Example and tips

Parking downtown 8 hours a day, 20 days a month, at a $3.50 hourly street meter (capped at $20/day) totals about $400 a month — far more than the roughly $175 monthly garage pass, which is the clear winner for regular commuters. Reserve street metering for occasional short trips, and only apply the event multiplier to the specific days you expect a game or concert nearby.