A comprehensive survey of parking app fees across 312 U.S. cities in 43 states and Washington DC reveals a median cost of $0.35 per session. The analysis, covering data from July 2025 through July 2026, shows that 15 places charge no app fee at all, while 13 rows have no published fee. Park Mobile emerges as the most common provider, charging $0.35 in 108 locations, $0.45 in 56 locations, and $0.30 in 30 locations.
The highest flat fee recorded is $0.70 in Anchorage, Alaska. Among major metropolitan areas, San Diego charges $0.35 via Park Smarter or $0.40 via Park Mobile, while San Francisco maintains a $0.35 fee. In contrast, several cities including Burbank, South San Francisco, and specific Colorado locations like Golden and Mountain Village offer free parking through the app.
The data provides detailed per-session fees by app company and place, with sources cited for each entry and update dates ranging from Aug 2025 to Jul 2026. This extensive coverage offers valuable insights for drivers navigating urban parking costs across the United States.
Source: Hacker News · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing