Charleston, South Carolina.As Charleston County prepares to implement new rate increases for two significant parking garages beginning October 1, 2025, drivers in downtown Charleston will soon have to pay more to park.
New Rates Aimed at Market Alignment
According to county spokesperson Chloe Field, Charleston County officials announced that the temporary and monthly parking fees at the Cumberland Garage (90 Cumberland St.) and King and Queen Garage (85 King St.) will be increased following an evaluation that found them to be below the going prices in the market.
Establishing a uniform pricing structure for all downtown garages run by the county is the aim.
Breakdown of the New Pricing
The following rates will take effect on October 1st:
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Transient Parking (all county garages)
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$1 per
20 minutes
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$24
daily maximum
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$50
lost ticket fee
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$1 per
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Monthly Parking (24/7 access)
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King and Queen Garage
: $215/month -
Cumberland Garage
: $175/month
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$1 per
20 minutes
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$24
daily maximum
-
$50
lost ticket fee
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King and Queen Garage
: $215/month -
Cumberland Garage
: $175/month
The previously available Daytime Parking Accessrate is no longer available due to these modifications. The 24/7 monthly fee will be immediately applied to all current contracts with daytime access.
Why the Rate Change Now?
In addition to helping to defray the costs of credit card processing fees related to garage operations, the additional cash will be utilized to finance continuing maintenance and repairs.
Key Dates for Drivers to Know
Starting on November 1st, charges for the month of October will be based on the new rates for those who have debit or credit card-based automatic payment systems. Anyone who wants to terminate their parking agreement prior to the pricing adjustments must do so by September 30, 2025, by sending an email to [email protected], the Main Parking Office’s email address.
Early contract cancellations prior to the start of the new rate schedule will not result in refunds.
What Drivers Should Expect
By making this change, county officials hope to fund garage maintenance, standardize pricing, and bring Charleston’s parking prices into line with consumer expectations. Officials contend that it reflects the rising demand and operating costs associated with maintaining downtown parking, even if it would be a hardship for regular park visitors.
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