Parking
Finding a place to park in Telluride can be easy if you know where to look. The Town of Telluride offers safe and convenient parking options for residents and visitors.
On-Street Parking
- Metered Spaces: Pay at nearby meters. Rates and time limits vary.
- Free Time-Limited Zones: Please check posted signs for hours and limits.
- Accessibility: Designated accessible parking is available throughout town.
Off-Street Parking
- Public Lots and Garages: Multiple parking lots and garages are conveniently located near shops, restaurants, and the gondola.
- Resident Parking Permits: Residential parking permits, as well as permits for businesses with a Town of Telluride business license, are offered on an annual basis.
Special Rules
- Winter Parking: Snow removal rules may apply. Check signs and alerts to avoid fines.
- Events and Festivals: Temporary restrictions may be in place. Follow signage and Town updates.
How to Pay
- Parking Meters: Credit cards only.
- T2 Mobile Interface: Scan the QR code on a street sign near your parking spot, text the code on the sign to 25023 to pay, or visit the T2 website.
- Resident Parking Permits: Purchase online through ToCite or at designated Town offices.
More Information
For maps, rates, and updates about parking rules, visit our Parking Maps & Resources page.
Learn more about parking within the Town of Telluride below.
In effect September 12-14, 2025, for Telluride Blues & Brews:
- Parking meter regulations will be enforced.
A, O, W, and G parking permit holders can park in any permit zone in accordance with their permit regulations. (excluding S permit holders) - Galloping Goose buses will be available Thursday and Sunday (7 am to midnight) and Friday and Saturday (7 am to 1 am).
- Gondola service will be available from Thursday (6:30 am - 12 am), Friday & Saturday (6:30 am to 2 am), and Sunday (6:30 am to 12 am).
- Paid overnight parking is also available in the SilverJack Parking Garage at 155 W Pacific Avenue for $2.00 per hour plus a $50 per night overnight fee.
- Please note that there will be no parking on South Oak Street on Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. for the Telluride Farmers’ Market.
- Car camping is not allowed in public parking lots or on streets or public rights-of-way in the Town of Telluride, the Town of Mountain Village, or Lawson Hill.
- Information Station for camping, parking, and ticket information at the entrance to Town open from 9 am to 5 pm Thursday through Saturday.
Metered parking is available throughout the Town's commercial core and surrounding streets. Meters are one per block, and parking in metered zones is limited to a 3-hour maximum.
- Monday through Sunday (seven days per week)
- Daytime: $2.50 per hour for up to 3 consecutive hours
- Evenings: Free for up to 3 consecutive hours
- Ovenight: Free between the hours of 6 pm and 8 am.
- Please follow all posted parking regulations, as some streets do not allow overnight parking, especially in the winter month.s
- Users can purchase a receipt for up to three hours of parking at $2.00-$2.50 per hour.
- Effective January 1, 2025:
- Meter rates for the commercial core increased to $2.50 per hour.
- Metered parking expanded to include:
- Columbia Avenue from Aspen to Willow
- Colorado Avenue from Davis to Aspen
- These zones will charge a rate of $2.00 per hour.
- Parking permits are administered by the Marshal's Department through a third-party online website, ToCite, an online parking permit application system. Please note: Silverjack Parking Garage and "S" Zone Shandoka parking permits are not available online and applications are available on the town's website.
- Parking permits for residents and businesses not located in the business district(Colorado Avenue from Aspen Street to Alder Street) are available for unrestricted parking in the two-hour zones. Delivery(Centerlane) and Service permits are available for qualified businesses with a Town of Telluride Business License.
- Silverjack Parking Garage is a covered parking garage located at 155 W. Pacific Avenue and is paid for by the hour. Payment must be made by scanning a QR code or texting a location code. Instructions are posted throughout the garage.
- Free all-day parking is available to commuters and visitors at the Carhenge Parking Lot located at 700 West Pacific Avenue.
- Carhenge Parking Lot is a 10-minute walk from downtown Telluride and is serviced by the regular Galloping Goose transit loop, which operates on a seasonal schedule.
- Overnight parking is not allowed at Carhenge Parking Lot.
Town of Telluride Parking Study
The 2024 Parking Analysis, conducted by DESMAN, evaluates the Town of Telluride’s current parking systems to identify challenges and recommend solutions for improved efficiency. With Telluride’s population swelling during peak visitor seasons, parking demands have grown significantly. The study focused on enhancing operations, increasing turnover in high-demand areas, and addressing enforcement, permit program complexities, and communication gaps. Key recommendations include adjusting metered parking rates to reduce congestion, exploring the expansion of pay-for-use areas, improving signage and wayfinding, and implementing tools such as license plate recognition for enforcement. By aligning parking policies with Telluride’s sustainability goals and operational best practices, the analysis provides a roadmap for a more accessible and efficient parking system that benefits residents, businesses, and visitors.