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SilverTruth2758 t1_j9pdm7o wrote
Washington D.C. has many parking options available for visitors who need to park their cars for a few days. Here are some options you can consider:
Parking Garages: There are many parking garages located throughout the city, which provide secure and covered parking. These garages usually charge an hourly rate, and many offer daily or weekly rates for extended stays. You can find a list of parking garages in Washington D.C. on websites such as ParkWhiz, SpotHero, or BestParking.
Street Parking: Street parking is available in Washington D.C. but can be challenging to find in busy areas. You can park for a maximum of two hours at a time on most streets, and parking meters must be paid during specific hours. However, you can park on the street for free on Sundays and certain holidays. Be sure to read the signs carefully to avoid parking violations.
Park and Ride Lots: If you are staying outside of the city center, you can park your car in one of the Park and Ride lots located on the outskirts of the city. These lots offer affordable long-term parking, and you can use public transportation such as the Metro to get to the city center.
Hotel Parking: If you are staying in a hotel, you can check if they offer parking for their guests. Many hotels provide their guests with free or discounted parking, and you can leave your car there for the duration of your stay.
It's important to do some research and planning ahead of time to find the best parking option for your needs and budget. Be sure to check the parking rates, hours of operation, and any parking restrictions before leaving your car.
jaco1001 t1_j9pczkk wrote
Reply to Question geared towards longtime DC residents. by nfw22
if you only hang out with white college educated 20 somethings who work in politics (or politics adjacent) then all the stereotypes about DC transience are generally true
throws_rocks_at_cars t1_j9pbppc wrote
Reply to comment by Creepysarcasticgeek in Best place to park a car for 4-5 days while visiting. by Creepysarcasticgeek
Just park at any metro station in DC or VA. The max is $5 for unlimited stay, and it’s free on the weekends in some places.
giscard78 t1_j9palc8 wrote
Reply to Does the self-service emissions inspection machine work for newly-purchased used cars? by [deleted]
no, you need to go to SW the first time then from then on you can use the self-service kiosk in Takoma
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gutterbrain73 t1_j9p7g2o wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Does the self-service emissions inspection machine work for newly-purchased used cars? by [deleted]
Indeed!
overnighttoast t1_j9p77af wrote
Reply to Does the self-service emissions inspection machine work for newly-purchased used cars? by [deleted]
A woman at the DMV told me it's not supposed to work for new vehicles but it might if they programmed it wrong and I could try.
[deleted] OP t1_j9p6z8h wrote
Reply to comment by gutterbrain73 in Does the self-service emissions inspection machine work for newly-purchased used cars? by [deleted]
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vautwaco t1_j9p6v2k wrote
Reply to comment by Professional-Can1385 in Middle Schoolers Robbed at Gunpoint for Their Shoes in DC by gnucheese
Canada Goose is the new Starter jacket.
ZonaPunk t1_j9p6uh8 wrote
Spot Hero app and look a garage in the area you will be in
Professional-Can1385 t1_j9p6ov3 wrote
Is it the 90s again?
ballhardallday t1_j9p6jqq wrote
There’s great parking around Crystal city (arlington) right around the metro. I live around here, parking is free in those garages all weekend.
gutterbrain73 t1_j9p6fri wrote
Reply to Does the self-service emissions inspection machine work for newly-purchased used cars? by [deleted]
The DC DMV website answers this question, took me 2 clicks and about 20 seconds to find the answer:
gutterbrain73 t1_j9p631c wrote
This is nothing new, been going on since people were stealing "Jordans" years ago.
madmoneymcgee t1_j9p62d0 wrote
The garage at Ballston Mall (Ballston Commons?) is a flat $10 a day. They may have a 3 day limit but double check.
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Otherwise I'd just go with spot hero.
brock_h t1_j9p5pq0 wrote
Reply to comment by Creepysarcasticgeek in Best place to park a car for 4-5 days while visiting. by Creepysarcasticgeek
The residential visitor parking pass is not through a building. It's through the ParkDC portal. However, I believe if his building is not zoned for residential parking he won't be eligible to print a pass. Also, there's plenty of garages in DC that have longer term parking (like the Union Station one) that you could use - won't be cheap, but it's possible. Many hotels as well will let you park in their garages.
sol_in_vic_tus t1_j9p561x wrote
Rent a car instead of driving your car. You can do one way rentals and not have to worry about parking.
Throw_acount_away t1_j9p4ark wrote
Reply to Does the self-service emissions inspection machine work for newly-purchased used cars? by [deleted]
Gotta go in person the first time
ertri t1_j9p3ung wrote
Outlying metro stops are good. I used to park at Franconia Springfield all the time. You’re good for at least two weeks. Parking is either $5 or free if you leave on a weekend
frappeyourmom t1_j9p3h6y wrote
Reply to comment by Creepysarcasticgeek in Best place to park a car for 4-5 days while visiting. by Creepysarcasticgeek
I used to park under WaPo regularly for work and it’s reasonably priced for the area and if I’m remembering correctly, has a prepaid price for long term parking. If you’ll need in and out privileges though, I don’t recall them having them.
leafonawall t1_j9p3e9g wrote
Had 3 for 4yrs and 1 for 2 yrs
Arqlol t1_j9p31f5 wrote
Reply to comment by brock_h in Tons of sirens in Cleveland Park this morning by ActuaryPersonal2378
Is that actually in the works?
greetedworm t1_j9p2syj wrote
If you're not gonna need it at all you can check out the parking lots near metro in Nova and Maryland.
danthecryptkeeper t1_j9p2h98 wrote
Reply to comment by Creepysarcasticgeek in Best place to park a car for 4-5 days while visiting. by Creepysarcasticgeek
They don't have a say, since it's a districtwide program. If you and your friend go to this website, https://ddot.myparkinginfo.com/cws/ they can register their address for street parking and then share with you a parking pass to print and put in your dash for the time being. Depending on the location, you can park wherever and for free.
Creepysarcasticgeek OP t1_j9pdrk3 wrote
Reply to comment by SilverTruth2758 in Best place to park a car for 4-5 days while visiting. by Creepysarcasticgeek
This is awesome. Thanks so much.