Fifth Street Garage (Austin Convention Center)

601 East Fifth St., Austin, TX 78701

Fifth Street Garage (Austin Convention Center) is in Downtown Austin / Red River Cultural District, Austin. Any purchase → 2 hr free. First 10 min free. Free. The rules below come from the operator’s own parking page.

How it becomes free or discounted

Any purchase → 2 hr free
Pilot ends 2026-08-30 or while supplies last. Stay past 2 hours: voucher discounts $5 off the total, remaining balance paid by you.
First 10 min free
Standing garage rate table (independent of the DAA pilot): '0-10 Minutes $0.00'. Source: austinconventioncenter.com/directions-parking.
Free
Vehicles displaying a Disabled Veteran (DV) or other Meritorious Military Honors specialty plate receive complimentary parking, per austinconventioncenter.com/directions-parking.

Hours: Cashless, card only; clearance height 6'11"

URGENT: Downtown Austin Alliance patron-parking pilot expires 2026-08-30 or while vouchers last -- verify it is still running before relying on it. Voucher must be requested AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE at a participating business; receipts are not accepted as validation. Vouchers valid all day Sun-Thu and until 4 PM Fri/Sat; NOT valid at this garage on Saturday June 6, 2026 (flat $5, 8am-4pm) or on July 4, 2026 (flat $25). Separately, and NOT dependent on the pilot: the Convention Center's own standing rate table gives every parker the first 10 minutes free, and vehicles with a Disabled Veteran or other Meritorious Military Honors specialty plate get complimentary parking at any time (source: austinconventioncenter.com/directions-parking). 685 spaces. Also offers a $7 flat Early Bird rate Mon-Fri for arrivals before 7 AM (not free, noted for context only).

“Free 2-hour validated parking when you support any of the businesses below!”

Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26

FAQ

How long is parking free at Fifth Street Garage (Austin Convention Center)?

The official rule lists the first 10 min free. Standing garage rate table (independent of the DAA pilot): '0-10 Minutes $0.00'. Source: austinconventioncenter.com/directions-parking.

How much do I need to spend for free parking at Fifth Street Garage (Austin Convention Center)?

Any qualifying purchase earns 2 hr free. Request a free voucher at time of purchase (receipts not accepted); valid all day Sun-Thu, until 4 PM Fri/Sat