Uptown Sedona has free public lots off Main Street, some free all day and some limited to 3 hours, plus paid meters along Main Street (SR 89A). Meters run 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, the first 15 minutes are free, and parking is free before 9 a.m. and after 6 p.m. Pay at the kiosk or in the PassportParking app, zone 846.
Parking update: Uptown parking is changing. Check the City of Sedona parking page and Uptown parking garage project updates for the current garage opening information, fees and public lot rules before your visit. Proposed rates are not listed here as current charges.
How much is parking on Main Street?
| Time parked | Total cost |
|---|---|
| First 15 minutes | Free |
| 1 hour | $2 |
| 2 hours | $4 |
| 3 hours | $6 |
| 4 hours | $10 |
| 5 hours | $16 |
Pay stations take credit cards and pay-by-phone, not cash. The city lists a 10-cent convenience fee for pay-by-phone. The app can text you before time runs out and let you add more. Accessible spaces in the paid zone also require payment.
These are the Main Street rates published on the city’s parking page. Check the signs and pay station for current charges.
Is there free parking in Uptown Sedona?
Yes. Follow the street signs to the free public lots off Main Street:
- 2 all-day free lots (including Lot 5), best if you’re staying several hours.
- 4 free lots with a 3-hour limit (Lots 3, 4, 6 and 7).
Note your lot number when you park. Some lots are leased from local businesses, so respect signs like “Employees only.” Follow posted time limits and any updated payment requirements.
Use the city’s Uptown parking map and brochure to find the lots.
Is there a parking garage in Uptown?
The city is developing a new public garage at 430 and 460 Forest Road, just off Main Street, for approximately 270 vehicles. Check the city’s project updates for opening information and the current parking rules before planning to use it. Don’t assume it is free parking.
Uptown parking tips
- Arrive before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m. to park on Main Street free.
- Park once and walk; Uptown is compact.
- Skip parking entirely with Sedona Shuttle Connect, on-demand across Uptown and West Sedona for $2 a ride ($1 for eligible discounted riders, including seniors 60+). Check its operating hours and pickup locations.
Frequently asked questions
Is parking free in Uptown Sedona?
Main Street meters are paid 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; several nearby public lots are free. Follow current lot signs and check the city’s parking page for changes.
What app do I use to pay?
PassportParking, zone 846. Confirm the zone on the sign or pay station where you park.
Can I pay with cash?
No. Main Street pay stations take cards and pay-by-phone only.
Related guides
Sources and current information
- City of Sedona: current Main Street rates, hours and free public lots
- City of Sedona: Uptown parking map and brochure
- City of Sedona: parking management and garage project updates
- City of Sedona: garage location and project background
- Sedona Shuttle Connect: current fares and pickup information