Parking Rate Comparison
Comparison of Parking Rates (updated as of May 1, 2026)
Please note, rates are shared and summarized annually from the data shared by colleges/universities participating in the Ontario Campus Parking Association (OCPA) Benchmarking Survey. For specific rate information or further details, please consult each entity’s respective webpage.
| Institution | Student Monthly Permit Rate | Student Residence Monthly Permit Rate | Staff Monthly Permit Rate | Hourly Rate | Daily Maximum | Weekend Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carleton University: 2026-2027 | $72 | $96 | $118-$195 | $5/hr | $12-$20 | Regular Rates |
| University of Ottawa | $134-$178 | $134-$178 | $134-$201 | $5.50/hr | $17.50 | $9 Flat Rate |
| Algonquin College | $132-$180 | $187 | $135-$180 | $4-$6/hr | $12-$18 | $6 Flat Rate |
| City of Ottawa | $70-$250 | $70-$250 | $70-$250 | $1-$4.50/hr | $15-$25 | Free/$7 max |
| University of Guelph | $83-$170 | $87-$109 | $83-$169 | $3.75/hr | $21.50 | Free |
| Queen’s University | $123.40-$161.36 | $123.40-$161.36 | $123.40-$161.36 | $3/hr | $11.75-$15.75 | No enforcement |
| McMaster University | $56-$130 | $56-$130 | $56-$130 | $6/hr | $6-$20 | $4 |
| Western University | $76.57 | Incl. | $63-$153 | $3/hr | $8-$21 | Free/Regular rates |
| University of Waterloo | $53 | $53 | $55 | $3/hr | $7.25-$21.75 | $5 |
| York University | $91-$116 | $91-$116 | $116-$150 | $5/hr | $10-$20 | Regular rates |
| Ottawa Hospital – Civic/General | N/A | N/A | $112 | $8.50/hr | $16 | $16 |
| OC Transpo Park & Ride | Free/$31/$70 | N/A | Free/$31/$70 | N/A | N/A | Free weekly after 11 a.m. and weekends |
All prices include HST. The amounts were rounded to the nearest dollar.