Parking
You don’t need a car in Key West, so why bring it at all? But if you do drive to Key West, we recommend you Park It and Forget It at your hotel or one of the many City or private lots around downtown. If you’re staying in New Town or on Stock Island, take your hotel shuttle, use the Trolley or the North or South City Bus Routes. We have taxis, Ubers and Lyfts. DON’T DRIVE! And that way, you can enjoy that second cocktail. And don’t attempt to park in the neighborhoods downtown. The City of Key West Parking Enforcement Unit is renown for being vigilant. It just isn’t worth the trouble. Believe us. So Park It and Forget It and walk, bike or bus around our little town.
…But don’t take our word for it:
“Do I need a car in Key West?
Key West Vacation and Visit Guide
If you are only hanging out in Key West. NO. Definite NO. This is a walking town not a driving town….you definitely don’t need a car. Parking can be difficult and/or expensive. Hint: In fact, part of the charm, pleasure and vibe of Key West is walking around the beautiful streets.”
Or listen to the good folks at Tripadvisor on the question: “Do I need a car in Key West?:
“If you are staying in Old Town there will be no need for a car….”
“One of the joys (for me) of staying in Key West is that you DON’T need a car!”
“A car is definitely not needed in old town and you can get by without one even if you go to new town or Stock Island if you don’t mind longer bike rides.”
Recent Articles About Parking from Our Blog
- Hunting for Parking: Making the Case to End Free Parking for Visitors In Downtown Key West July 21, 2023
- City and FDOT Fail, Again, to Follow Key West Bike Plan. This Time On Whitehead Street January 27, 2023
- The Lofts Moves Forward With Less Car Parking and More Bike Racks January 20, 2023
- Too Much Surface Parking at The Lofts Is a Wasteful Use of Valuable Downtown Land February 4, 2022
- Time to Reimagine Car-Centric, Mainland Style Searstown and Kmart into Island-Friendly Centers with Housing January 21, 2022
- Eight Things We Can Do to Pedestrianize Duval and Still Allow Cars March 6, 2021
- How We Get Wider Sidewalks Downtown Without Ripping Up the Streets – Parklets February 26, 2021
Parking Resources
If you need to drive, we recommend you Park It and Forget It at one of the many City or private lots around downtown. For information about parking lot locations and prices, the main Old Town Park n Ride Garage, Employee (for those who work downtown) Parking Lot Permits, Residential Parking Permits and all of the City’s parking programs click here.
City Parking Lots
Remember, please Park It and Forget It and bike, bus or walk your way around town.
Click on each icon for more information:
