RTD has 74 park-n-Rides throughout the metro area. Parking fees apply at 34 locations. 

Parking fees are determined by the address where the vehicle was registered. Vehicles with license plates registered to an address within the RTD service boundaries may park up to 24 hours at no charge; fees apply after the first 24-hour period and for each additional 24-hour period up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days. Vehicles with license plates registered to an address outside the RTD service boundaries are subject to a fee for every 24-hour period for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. See the Alphabetical park-n-Ride list for all park-n-Ride locations and applicable fees.

STEP 1: Choose a convenient park-n-Ride.
Find the park-n-Ride that best fits your needs, by using the park-n-Ride map or Alphabetical park-n-Ride list.

STEP 2: Determine if parking fees apply at your chosen park-n-Ride.
To determine if parking fees apply at your park-n-Ride, see the Alphabetical park-n-Ride list. If your chosen park-n-Ride is free, you may park at your convenience. If fees apply go to Step 3.

STEP 3: Determine if parking fees apply to your vehicle.
If your vehicle is registered to an address in-District, you may park daily at no charge. You will be subject to the park-n-Ride fee for extended use each day after the first 24 hours.

If your vehicle has out-of-District license plates, you will have to pay for each day’s use.

STEP 4: Determine if you are in or out of the RTD service boundary.
To determine whether your license plate is registered to an address that is “in” or “out” of the RTD service boundary, enter the license plate number of your vehicle below.

License Plate Lookup

RTD Parking Management

If the response is inconclusive, call 303.299.2900 for further assistance.

Disclaimer: Changes to your motor vehicle registration record may not be reflected. RTD cannot dispense license plate registration address information nor update vehicle registration records, please contact your county motor vehicle office.

STEP 5: When parking fees apply, know the rules.

• Parking is only for patrons of the transit system, and is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The maximum length of stay is 30 consecutive days.
• Parking fee payments must be paid prior to boarding any RTD service. 
• Carpools and vanpools must register with RTD to obtain a discount.
• Parking facilities are monitored daily.
• Violators may be ticketed, booted or towed.
• Unattended vehicles may be towed at owner’s expense after 4 days.

STEP 6: Pay your fee.

• Payment is required prior to boarding any RTD service at the blue canopy pay stations.
• You will need to enter your license plate number and the correct amount that reflects in- or out-of-District fees and the number of days the vehicle will be parked. 
• You will need exact change. No credit or debit card function is available at this time. Take your receipt with you. 
• In-District patrons may apply for reserved parking at select parking facilities by calling 303.299.2900.  

Additional information
Out-of-District exemptions
To determine if one of the following out-of-District exemptions apply to you, contact Central Parking at 303.292.1505 to avoid any out-of-District fees that would otherwise apply. In-District fees still apply.

• Newcomers to the RTD service area, such as new patrons from out-of-state or residents who relocated into the RTD service area.
• Active duty military personnel who have been assigned to active duty in Colorado but have out-of-state license plates.
• College students currently enrolled in a college or university with a current student ID but with a vehicle registered outside the RTD service area.
• Vehicles displaying a valid disabled placard or license plate.

Enforcement
Central Parking monitors all vehicles on a daily basis. Nonpayment of applicable parking fees will result in any of the following violations:

• First violation: Warning
• Second violation: $20
• Third violation: $50
• Fourth violation: $100
• Fifth violation: Boot

Alternatives to parking
Take an RTD bus or call-n-Ride to your park-n-Ride, and ask the driver for a free transfer when you board. Use it as a credit toward the fare on your connecting route. Find routes serving your park-n-Ride by visiting the Alphabetical park-n-Ride list or call 303.299.6000.

Join a carpool or vanpool
To find a carpool/vanpool near you or start one, go to drcog.org or call 303.458.POOL for more information.

Kiss-n-Ride
Is a convenient way for friends or family to drop you off or pick you up in the temporary parking zone at any RTD park-n-Ride or light rail station.

bike-n-Ride
Ride your bike. RTD has a limited number of leased bike lockers available and many bike racks. Get more information on bike‑n‑Ride!