🅿️Parking

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Parking in Mexico City can be challenging, especially in central districts. The city has a mix of regulated on-street parking, private garages, and neighbourhood parking systems.

EcoParq (Paid Street Parking)

EcoParq is the city’s regulated on-street parking system, operating in Polanco, Condesa, Roma, Centro, and other busy districts:

• Rate: ~10–18 MXN per hour
• Hours: Usually Mon–Sat 8:00–20:00, free on Sundays
• Payment: Via the EcoParq app, parking meters (parquímetros), or by SMS
• Enforcers check licence plates; fines for non-payment

Private Garages

Numerous underground and multi-storey car parks are available:

• City centre (Centro Histórico): ~25–50 MXN per hour
• Polanco/Condesa: ~20–40 MXN per hour
• Chapultepec area: ~15–30 MXN per hour

Most garages publish rates at the entrance; overnight parking costs extra.

Residential Permits

Residents in areas with regulated parking can apply for annual permits through the local borough (alcaldía). These allow discounted or free parking on the resident’s own street.

Street Parking Rules

• Red-painted curbs mean no parking at any time (emergency lanes)
• Yellow curbs indicate loading zones, usually with time restrictions
• Blue lines = paid metered parking
• Some streets are resident-only without a permit

Tips

• Street parking in Roma/Condesa neighbourhoods is difficult — use garages
• Never leave valuables visible in a parked car; break-ins occur
• During major events (concerts, football at Estadio Azteca), plan for heavy congestion
• Valet parking (servicio de valet parking) is common at upscale restaurants: ~30–60 MXN