El Presidio Parking Garage, Downtown Tucson, AZ, Early Dec, 2025…read more We were visiting Tucson for the first time, and needed parking downtown. Our first stop would be the Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center, and we identified this underground garage, with 556 designated parking spaces, as the closest public garage near our destination. Our GPS directed us to the garage's non-congested Alameda St entrance, where it was easy to enter and later to exit. (There is also an entrance from Pennington Street). Parking rates were posted on large signs before you entered the garage (see below). This is a day-use garage, with no overnight parking. It's open Monday-Friday, 6 am to 8 pm, and Saturday-Sunday, 9 am to 6 pm. They're closed on legal holidays. Per the garage's website, "The downtown Tucson Pima County El Presidio Parking Garage is a three level underground parking structure. It is located beneath El Presidio Park, between Tucson City Hall and the old Pima County Courthouse. Pedestrian access/egress is via four elevators or stairwells located in the park. This garage is located near Superior Court, Administration and the Historic Courthouse (Attractions and Tourism, Visit Tucson, and the Gem and Mineral museum) buildings. It is adjacent to City Hall and close to the Federal Office Building." Note that garage height clearance is 6 feet, 2 inches, and tow trailers are not permitted. Security is provided by uniformed officers on patrol. (We did see a uniformed officer, twice in fact, in the courtyard directly above the garage). Parking rates. The minimum parking rate is $2 (for 0 to 2 hours), increasing hourly by $1 to a maximum daily rate of $8 (for 7+ hours). Payment is by cash or credit card. NOTE: you can get free parking with a $20 purchase at the nearby Southern Arizona Heritage and Visitor Center or by buying tickets to the Gem and Mineral Museum ($15, for adults 13-64; $10 seniors 65+).

I frequently travel for business and personal trips. I always use Lot #1. They are fast and…read moreefficient and I never had any issues.

The parking area is secure and shaded from the sun. The shuttle driver was rude. He kept slamming…read morethe side door on people as they left. I handed him a dollar as a tip for the 1 minute ride, but he said I needed it more than he did and he threw it back at me. I guess my $120 for 3 weeks of parking wasn't enough. We will find another place to park in the future. On a side nite, his driving was fast and erratic.

TIP: The address inscribed on the outside of this new (2022) garage is 260 S Church but do Not…read moreenter that into GPS! That couldn't be more misleading. The entrance is actually right off of Granada, as such, try using "160 S Granada" instead. We came here to enjoy a magical Mozart opera at the TCC (aka Linda Ronstadt) Music Hall. Traffic will get pretty backed up, especially because most folks will be entering via a left turn if they're arriving from I-10. Be patient, arrive 30 min early! Exiting will be a quicker, right turn though. This is a manned booth garage. Nothing is automated or electronic. This enables them to wildly vary parking rates... and they do! In the middle of an ordinary weekday it might cost $5 all day. However, for special occasions and events (concerts, gem show, etc.) it can surpass $15+ It is always prepay too. There are positives to this though: (1) the security of real live personnel; and (2) no big line of people slowly waiting to pay as they exit. The garage is well lit and has a (usually working) elevator too. The biggest knock for such a new facility is that All the spaces are tight. And in fact, most spaces are next to a concrete pillar (careful!) As you can see from the pics, pillars are grouped so that there are 3 spaces in between each. In order for the middle car to have any door opening room Both cars adjacent to pillars need to hug them... and that just isn't going to happen consistently. The rooftop is wide open but has no shade... pick your poison.

---August 2026 update after we completed our rental---…read more My wife, two large dogs, and I rented the large (30-foot, C30) RV for three weeks starting end of July 2026. We went to Michigan and back -- 4,700 miles. It was the first time any of us rented an RV as well as camped in an RV. Hence I was concerned about many things. YouTube is a great place to learn such things, as well as neighbors and friends. Overall, this Tucson location (Rincon Rentals) is a very good business and staffed with good people. Everyone was very helpful and professional. If you want to quit reading this review, I highly recommend Cruise America if you are new to RVs and/or you don't want to buy. Great value and a decent product. Driving the large, 30-foot RV was not that hard. Be aware that the US interstate system is in bad shape with lots of bumps and construction zones. Bad for all vehicles, but worse for RVs. 1. Driving: It drives and rides just little worse a modern, full size pick up. Stayed put on the road without much issue, even with semi-trucks all around us and windy days. The height, width, and turning radius are the major differences. On the main roads, most of the trees have already been battered out of the way by commercial vehicles. But you definitely have to watch out in neighborhoods and parking lots since many trees are not trimmed to a 12-foot clearance. The width including the mirrors takes up almost the entire travel lane so careful attention is needed to keep yourself centered. Turning radius was my biggest challenge and I often found myself underestimating how much room I needed. It turns VERY wide. 2. Noise and Vibration: Not bad noise at 55 mph, but noise gets exponentially louder as you reach 75 mph...probably 70-80 dB. Some roads in Texas created such terrible road noise that we wore our noise canceling earphones. It was loud like being in the last row of those old jets (MD-80s) with the two engines in the back. It is a home on wheels so there is a lot of shaking and rattling. Make sure everything is secure on the upper bunk or you may find it coming down on you. The noise and vibration is comparable to rental moving vans. 3. Recommended Supplies: Walmart has a large, in-store RV supply selection and prices are the same or better than Amazon. The refrigerator needs to be +-3 degrees side-to-side to work, so buy two sets of leveling blocks ($33 per set at Walmart). Only about half of the campgrounds were level enough. An electrical tester/surge protector ($30 on Amazon) helps verify the electrical hookup is safe. We found widely varying water pressures so get a water pressure regulator ($25 on Amazon). Some campgrounds require an "air-tight" sewer connection, so you'll need an elbow ($16 at Walmart) that attaches to the bare hose Cruise America provides. While not required, RV toilet paper ($8 for 8 rolls at Walmart) is highly recommended so your black water more easily flows. 4. Roof Air Conditioner: The roof air conditioner is LOUD. This is not a Cruise America issue, it is an RV-wide issue since they mostly all use the same Dometic roof air conditioner unit. We ended up closing the bedroom door (that is, opening the bathroom door) when we slept which significantly reduced the noise level while still allowing the cooled air to reach us. I do not think you can do this with the smaller models. 5. Fuel Economy: Fuel economy is rated 8-10 mpg. We achieved 9.1 mpg. 6. Ethanol Fuels: The vehicle engine can run on E85 fuel (15% ethanol), the generator which draws fuel from the main gas tank can only use E90 (10% ethanol) or less ethanol. We found that this was only an issue in Iowa where they sell E80 and E85 at a significantly reduced price. 7. RV Overall: The RV we got from the Tucson location was clean and in great shape with 43,000 miles. I believe it was a 2025 model. Everything worked and we had no concerning issues. It appears Cruise America sells their RVs after they reach about 150,000 miles since the ones listed for sale have about that many miles.

A great trip to new Mexico!!! Everything went smoothly - Had a wonderful experience staff was…read morehelpful and was able to bring my pup along for the ride win win

Jason and team were very kind and accommodating as I made the transition over a few days trying to…read moreget my schoolie bus to their location. I appreciate that my veteran status was recognized. Initially I was provided a tour of the grounds in a golf cart. The day I parked ny bus I felt welcomed. The grounds appeared clean and organized. The area is fenced with a coded gate entry. The team here very professional. Thank you Tucson RV :)

This team has been fantastic. Seamless rental and set up. They were patient with me as I was…read morebooking/moving the RV locally, but I was out of state. Definitely recommend!

Covered storage, nicely paved, power at space, reasonable costs, great security fence , cameras and…read moregated only access. Dump station and a good location for access to I-10. Manager Dave friendly and helpful.

I rented a space there for my trailer and truck. It is an outstanding spot with covered storage…read moreand electricity. The customer service is excellent. Would recommend this for anyone that would appreciate the comfort level assiated with leaving expensive equipment in a secure location.

Nice looking car wash, but does not accept debit or credit cards, even though they offer itread more

This is my third visit to this car wash and probably my last. The past 2 visits the automatic…read moretouchless car wash misses entire sections of the lower part of a car all the way around. The facility does have an RV washing station and a pet washing station that I have not used. The machines also require exact change if you are paying by cash and the rates are not an even amount ($7, $9, etc.), so do not expect to get change back or plan to use a card.

I moved to Tucson a little over a year ago and recently decided to get back into riding after…read morespending way too much time sitting around the house. Someone recommended Gearshifters, and I'm really glad they did. Awesome atmosphere, welcoming people, and a great overall vibe. It's the kind of place that makes you excited to ride again.

A True Home For Tucson (and all) Motorcycle Enthusiasts…read more I've been coming to Gearshifters since opening and I'm always eager to stop by and enjoy the great vibe. Amazing vintage bike clothing and gear, GREAT coffee and a place to hang with all motorcycle fans, from mini bike to full dressed cruisers. That a place like this is here in Tucson makes it that much more a gem. And now you can even get your bike fixed. Superbike Tech has come on board. Owner Derrick does great work, and even wrenches on vintage bikes. Gearshifters continues to evolve and add even more reasons to make this your pre-post destination. They're 4 wheel friendly too!