Parking in Boise: What It Costs Downtown, and Where It Is Free
Downtown, parking can be one of the biggest hidden costs of an office. First, what downtown street meters and public garages actually cost and where parking stops being metered. Then how parking works at the building we are leasing, and a few other listings nearby.
Downtown street meters
Downtown Boise street parking is split into three meter zones. The first 20 minutes are free per session - press the button on the meter to start it.
| Zone | Rate | Max time |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | $2 first hour, $3 second hour | 2 hours |
| Zone 2 | $1.25 first hour, $2 second hour | 2 hours |
| Zone 3 | $0.50 first and second hours, $1 third and fourth | 4 hours |
- Enforced: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Free: evenings after 8 p.m., Sundays, and city-listed holidays.
- Payment: card, coins or the ParkMobile app.
Downtown public garages (ParkBOI)
Six public garages run by ParkBOI. The first hour is free from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m., then $3 per hour. Weekends cap at $9 a day.
| Garage | Address | Weekday max | Monthly pass |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11th + Front | 1101 W Front St | $18 / day | $135 / month |
| Capitol + Myrtle | 495 S Capitol Blvd | $18 / day | $155 / month |
| 10th + Front | 230 S 10th St | $18 / day | $160 / month |
| 9th + Front | 312 S 9th St | $18 / day | $160 / month |
| 9th + Main | 848 W Main St | $21 / day | $195 / month |
| Capitol + Main | 770 W Main St | $21 / day | $195 / month |
Monthly passes carry a $20 setup fee, and some garages have waitlists.
What a team pays to park downtown
| Team size | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $675 - $975 | $8,100 - $11,700 |
| 10 people | $1,350 - $1,950 | $16,200 - $23,400 |
| 13 people | $1,755 - $2,535 | $21,060 - $30,420 |
Based on ParkBOI standard monthly passes at $135 - $195 per space, before setup fees.
Outside the meter zones
The metered area ends at about 13th St. West of that - along W Main St, Fairview and Grove - street parking is not metered, and more buildings have their own lots. Posted time limits and signs still apply.
Parking at 2210 W Main St
We own and are leasing 2210 W Main St, about nine blocks west of the meter zones. Parking comes with the building:
- 13 private spaces in the building's own lot - the same 13 spaces would run $21,060 - $30,420 a year in downtown monthly passes.
- Two ways in and out: W Main St and the alley.
- Unmetered street parking on W Main St for guests and overflow.
- Bike racks, plus a lower level shower and lockers for bike commuters.
- A Level 2 Tesla charger at space 3.
Other office listings nearby
A few examples of other office spaces that have been advertised on public listing sites near W Main St, for comparison. We are not affiliated with these listings, and they likely change - confirm details with the listing site or broker. Have an office listing nearby and want it included here? Let us know.
| Address | Size | As advertised | Listed on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2210 W Main St (ours) | 2,000 - 4,000 SF | Standalone building, 13 parking spaces, $18.00 /SF/YR NNN or Full Service | This site |
| 1519 W Main St | 1,000 SF | Second-floor office suite, $1,475 / month | CommercialSearch |
| 1106 W State St | 1,340 SF | Rear suite, $18.00 /SF/YR NNN | CommercialSearch |
| 1015 W Main St (Smith Block) | 3,572 SF | 12 private offices and a conference room | LoopNet |
| 1101 W Grove St | 9,607 SF building | Class A building, $23.50 /SF/YR | CommercialSearch |
| 3101 W Main St (River Front Plaza) | - | Office space on W Main St | LoopNet |
Frequently asked questions
- Is there free parking in downtown Boise?
- Not during the day in the core. Downtown street meters are enforced Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., with the first 20 minutes free per session. Meters are free outside those hours, on Sundays and on city-listed holidays. ParkBOI garages give the first hour free between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m. The metered zones stop at about 13th St, so streets farther west - including the W Main St corridor - are not metered; check posted signs.
- How much does monthly parking cost in downtown Boise?
- A standard monthly pass in the six ParkBOI public garages runs $135 - $195 per space per month depending on the garage, plus a $20 setup fee. Some garages have waitlists.
- How much does it cost to park downtown for a work day?
- In ParkBOI garages the first hour is free (5 a.m. - 8 p.m.), then $3 per hour, up to a weekday maximum of $18 or $21 depending on the garage, and $9 on weekends. Street meters top out at 2 hours in Zones 1 and 2, so they do not work for a full day.
- What does it cost a 10-person team to park downtown?
- At $135 - $195 per monthly pass, 10 spaces cost $1,350 - $1,950 a month, or about $16,200 - $23,400 a year, before setup fees.
- How many parking spaces come with the 2210 W Main St listing?
- 13 private spaces in the building's own lot, with access from W Main St and the alley. The building is west of the downtown meter zones, so street parking nearby is not metered.
Rates as published by the City of Boise and ParkBOI when we checked on November 4, 2026. Rates change - confirm before you rely on them.