If you have no idea how long you'll be in Ybor for the day or want to keep your car out of the sun, park here!
I was in Ybor for two days of training, so I didn't know how long I would need parking. There are outdoor parking lots, but you have to enter how much time you are planning to park for when you pay. Here, you take a ticket when you enter and pay when you exit.
The first day I arrived at 8:30 a.m. and there were tons of spots on the first floor. I left at 7 p.m. and paid $9. I paid in cash, because I didn't realize you could insert a credit card the same spot you put in your ticket. Luckily I had a $10, because they give you change in $1 coins! I honestly didn't realize they still made $1 coins. The next day I got in about 9:45 a.m. and parked on the ramp between levels 2 and 3. Basically, it seems like during the week there are tons of spaces in this lot. I paid $9 again when I left at about 6 p.m., but this time with card.
Although it is easy to pay when you are exiting, I found that I am not great at pulling up close enough to the machine. I kept having to put my car in park and opening my door so I could reach. Luckily, there was never anyone behind me, because my pulling up skills were a little embarrassing.
The first day when I got here at 8:30 a.m., there were other people pulling in who I think work in this area. It felt like a very safe parking garage.
I would definitely recommend parking here! read more