Visitor Parking
Duke University and the Health System strives to provide convenient and cost-effective parking for all visitors. Directional signs and friendly staff are available to assist visitors in finding available spaces near buildings or venues of interest.
For information about what’s going on at Duke, visit our announcements or the Duke Events Calendar. You may need to plan ahead for your visit to find the best parking available.
VISITOR PARKING – HOURLY RATES
Please follow the links below to get driving instructions to visitor parking facilities
| University Visitor Parking Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rates | Hourly | Daily (maximum stay) |
|
Parking Garage IV |
$2.00 | $12.00 |
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Mondays-Fridays: 7:00 am - 11:00 pm |
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| Bryan Center Pay Lot | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Science Drive Visitor Lot | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Nasher Art Museum | $2.00 | $6.00 |
| Duke Gardens | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Smith Warehouse First 30 minutes free |
$2.00 |
$12.00 |
Hours of operation are posted at each location. During events, a flat rate must be paid with cash upon entry into the facility.
| Medical Center Visitor Parking Locations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Facility | Attended Hours | Hourly Rate | Daily Rate |
| Parking Garage I Enter from Trent Drive |
M-F 7:00 am - 11:30 pm | $1.00 | $6.00 |
| Parking Garage II Enter from Erwin Road or Elba Street |
M-F 7:00 am - 11:30 pm Sa-Su 11:00 am - 9:00 pm |
$1.00 | $6.00 |
| Parking Garage III Enter off Pratt Street and proceed to the North Pavilion |
M-F 11:00 am - 7:30 pm | $1.00 | $6.00 |
| The Eye Center (Patient parking only) Enter off Erwin Road |
M-F 5:30 am - 6:00 pm Sat 5:00 am - 12:00 noon |
$1.00 | $6.00 |
Discount coupon books are available for purchase by patients and patient families at the Medical Center Gift Shops and at the Parking Office located off the hospital walkway adjacent to the Medical Center Bookstore and Key Shop. The booklets contain 10 coupons and cost $25.00.
Employee parking in Patient and Visitor Lots is strictly prohibited.

