General parking currently costs $40 per vehicle before 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. on standard dates. Preferred parking starts at $60 before 5 p.m. and $20 after 5 p.m. Front gate parking starts at $70.
Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Fan Fest Nights and other special-event bookings can use different rates. Prices may change without notice. Treat the figures below as a planning budget, then confirm the day’s price before you drive.
Current parking prices
| Option | Before 5 p.m. | After 5 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| General parking | $40 | $10 |
| Preferred parking | Starting at $60 | Starting at $20 |
| Front gate parking | Starting at $70 | Starting at $70 |
| Valet parking | $25 for the first 2 hours | $60 after 2 hours |
Front gate parking starts at $70, with no separate evening price. General parking is subject to availability. If you arrive after 5 p.m. for CityWalk, the $10 general rate can be the simplest choice on a non-event date.
Which parking option should you choose?
General parking
Best for most full park days. It carries the lowest standard daytime price, though the walk from your space can be longer.
Preferred parking
Pay for a closer section when reducing the walk matters. The posted price starts above general parking and can vary by date.
Front gate parking
The closest paid option. The starting price is $70, so the value depends on how much your group benefits from the shorter approach.
Valet parking
Useful for a shorter CityWalk visit or a meal with validation. Without validation, the standard price rises to $60 after two hours.
Before leaving home, check the Universal Studios Hollywood park page for current conditions. Families may also want the CrowdLevels guides to strollers and the Family Center and Child Switch.
CityWalk discounts and validation
Universal Cinema movie parking
A same-day movie ticket can reduce general parking to $5. Keep the general parking receipt and present it at the Universal Cinema ticket window. The offer is one-time use and cannot be combined with another promotion or a prior purchase.
Restaurant valet validation
Validation from a participating CityWalk full-service restaurant reduces valet parking to $10 for the first 2.5 hours, then $15 from 2.5 to 3.5 hours. The rate becomes $60 after 3.5 hours.
Select entertainment validation
Escapology validation currently covers up to 3.5 hours for $10. The rate becomes $60 after 3.5 hours. Confirm participation before relying on a validation.
The discounted CityWalk offers are not valid during Halloween Horror Nights, Universal Fan Fest Nights or special-event bookings. Other restrictions can apply.
Annual-pass parking rules
Platinum and Gold passes currently include general parking. For passes bought online, the benefit is valid from the first visit. Other purchase methods begin the benefit on a later visit.
- Platinum: General parking is excluded after 6 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays in April, May, September and October.
- Gold: The same seasonal evening exclusion applies, along with the pass’s blockout dates.
- Both passes: The benefit does not cover valet, front gate or preferred parking.
Accessible parking, EV charging and Metro
Accessible spaces are available in all parking structures on a first-come, first-served basis. On arrival, parking staff direct guests to the closest available ADA section for their destination.
EV chargers are available in the Frankenstein, Jurassic, E.T. and Curious George garages, plus the Woody Woodpecker lot near front gate parking. Charging costs $0.40 per kWh and can change.
Drivers should use 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608. Metro trains and buses serve Universal City. A pedestrian bridge at Lankershim Boulevard and Universal Hollywood Drive connects the rail and bus station area with the route toward Universal Studios Hollywood. Check Metro’s current trip planner before departure.
Frequently asked questions
Is CityWalk parking free?
No. Standard general parking is $40 before 5 p.m. and $10 after 5 p.m. on eligible dates. A same-day Universal Cinema ticket can reduce general parking to $5.
Does a Universal Studios Hollywood ticket include parking?
A regular park ticket does not include parking. Platinum and Gold annual passes carry a general parking benefit with the restrictions listed above.
Does the after-5 rate apply during Halloween Horror Nights?
No. The standard daily rates exclude Halloween Horror Nights and Universal Fan Fest Nights event dates. Special-event bookings can also use different rates.
Can you leave and return with the same parking receipt?
The current parking page does not promise same-day re-entry with one receipt. Ask the parking attendant before leaving if you expect to drive out and return.