City of Las Vegas updates parking rates, expands popular lunch spot parking

The city of Las Vegas has raised the price of on-street parking by $1 an hour at city-managed facilities.

According to the city, the increase that took effect Oct. 13 is the first change in parking fees since 2019 and followed a market-rate analysis of city-managed facilities. Even with the change, the city said, parking rates remain below market averages.

As a result of the increase, parking prices at city meters will vary between $2 and $4 an hour, depending on location.

Parking fees also went up by $1 an hour at downtown surface parking lots operated by the city but owned by various property owners. Parking rates at those lots are now between $2 and $6 an hour, though the city said most surface lots will be between $2 and $4 an hour.

Monthly permit rates also will be adjusted for city-operated garages and select parking lots, beginning with November’s billing cycle.

The city also expanded the free Lunch Spot on-street parking program in the 18B Las Vegas Arts District starting Oct. 13, adding an extra hour so motorists may park for free Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The 18b Arts District Association later released a letter expressing concern about the price increases.

18b Arts District Open Letter to the City 2025 by Tony Garcia

“We are concerned the City is adding this burden to the Arts District, especially given the actions of major resort operators throughout the Las Vegas Valley,” a portion of the letter said. “These operators have recognized the importance of accessibility and have either reduced or temporarily suspended parking fees for local residents. The City’s current parking policy stands in stark contrast to these efforts, undermining the goal of making downtown a welcoming, thriving, and competitive destination for all.”

The letter asked the city to impose an immediate moratorium on all paid parking within the Arts District through Jan. 1. The Arts District is the area immediately south of downtown Las Vegas.

For more information on parking locations, monthly permits, citation payments and First Friday parking, visit www.lasvegasnevada.gov/parking.

A previous version of this story mischaracterized the concerns raised in the Arts District Association’s letter.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on X.