Parking & Getting Here
Anthem sits at 100 N Orange Avenue in the middle of downtown Orlando, which means covered, well-lit city garages within a few minutes’ walk, free street parking after 6 PM, a free downtown bus, and rideshare that pulls up right at our door on Orange Ave.
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Downtown parking is going cashless, and rates are changing.
The City of Orlando is removing its parking meters and moving all on-street, garage and lot parking to card and digital payment only, with full cashless operation targeted for October 1, 2026. Bring a card or your phone; don’t count on feeding coins into anything.
A second phase launches October 1 and rolls out through the rest of 2026: new on-street enforcement hours of 8 AM to 8 PM Monday–Saturday (street parking stays free 8 PM–8 AM, Sundays and city holidays), progressive on-street pricing, and new garage rates of $2/hour for the first four hours then $3/hour with a $20 daily maximum. The city says changes phase in gradually with new signage at each location. Always read the sign where you park.
FREE
Code PARKDTO gets you two hours free.
Downtown Orlando runs a program called Park DTO that covers your first two hours of on-street parking. Open the ParkMobile app, start a session at any downtown street space, and enter the promo code PARKDTO. You can use it up to sixteen times per account, and it is valid 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Anything past the free two hours is on you.
Two things to know, because they are easy to miss. The code works on on-street spaces only, both metered and non-metered. It does not apply in the city garages listed below, so if you are parking at Central Blvd or Library for the night, you are paying the normal garage rate. And the program ends when its funding runs out or on December 31, 2026, whichever comes first, so check before you count on it.
Where To Park
These are the City of Orlando garages nearest our front door, ordered by walking distance. All of them are covered, lit and camera-monitored, and all of them are cheaper than a rideshare surge at 2 AM. Walk times are door-to-door on foot along downtown sidewalks.
Jefferson Street Garage
~2 min62 W Jefferson St · City of Orlando garage
Closest optionEV chargingTwo blocks north of us and the shortest walk on this page. The 1st floor is pay-station metered parking, open 24/7. The 2nd floor and above (pull a ticket to enter) run Monday–Friday, 5:30 AM to 11 PM, with extended hours for events, so on a late weekend night, plan on the first floor.
Note: the city’s $6 evening flat rate does not apply on the 1st floor here.
Central Boulevard Garage
~3 min53 W Central Blvd · City of Orlando garage
Open 24/7EV chargingOur default recommendation for a full night out. One block south and one block west, open around the clock, with accessible parking, EV charging stations, covered bicycle parking and 30-minute short-stay spaces.
Because it never closes, you are not racing a gate at closing time. Just be out by 5:29 AM to avoid rolling into the next day’s rate.
Library Garage
~5 min112 E Central Blvd · City of Orlando garage
Open 24/7Overflow pickAlso listed as the Orlando Public Library Garage. Open 24/7 with accessible parking, covered bicycle and motorcycle parking, and 30-minute spaces. A slightly longer but very easy flat walk east along Central Blvd, and it is usually the one with room left when Central Blvd fills up on a big Saturday.
55W Garage
~7 min60 W Pine St · City of Orlando garage
Open 24/7A good backup on a packed night. Open 24/7 with accessible parking and covered bicycle parking. Public parking is on levels 1–7 only. Anything past the secured gates is residential.
City Commons Garage
~11 min460 Boone Ave · Privately operated
Not a city rateWorth knowing about, but it is genuinely a walk, roughly half a mile south, near City Hall and the Dr. Phillips Center. It is a private garage operated by REEF Parking, so the City of Orlando rates and the $6 evening flat rate on this page do not apply. Call REEF at 407-540-0057 for current pricing.
A note on the rest
:Private garages & the permit-only ones
Washington Street Garage (50 W Washington St) is two minutes away but is access-card holders only. You need a valid monthly permit. Don’t pull in expecting to park.
There are several privately-owned garages on and around Orange Ave that set their own rates and hours. We are not going to publish numbers we can’t stand behind. Check the rate board at the entrance before you take a ticket.
What It Costs
Every figure below is the City of Orlando’s own published rate, checked on September 3, 2026. These apply only at City of Orlando facilities, not private garages. New rates begin phasing in October 1, 2026, so confirm at orlando.gov or on the sign at your garage before you commit.
Evening & overnight
What almost every Anthem guest needs. Non-event nights, city garages.
- Enter before 10 PM$2 / hr
- Daily maximum$15
- Flat rate, entering 6–10 PM$6
- Flat rate, entering after 10 PM$10
- Big-event nights (garages)$10
The $6 flat rate is the city’s “Diner’s Rate” and is not valid at the Orange County Courthouse, City Commons or ThreatLocker garages, or on the 1st floor of the Jefferson St. Garage. Event pricing can override standard rates when there’s a large downtown event; the ThreatLocker garage and Grove Park Lot are excluded from the $10 event rate. In every case, cars must be out by 5:29 AM or you start paying the next day’s rate.
Street, daytime & charging
Metered spaces, early arrivals and EVs.
- On-street, downtown core$1 / hr
- On-street, paid hoursMon–Sat 8–6
- Evenings, Sundays & city holidaysFree
- Garage daytime rate$2 / hr
- First 30 minutes in a garage$1
- EV charging$0.20 / kWh
On-street payment is through the ParkMobile app (plus text and phone options), and ParkMobile adds its own service fee. Only ParkMobile zone 77001 and zones beginning with 71 are city-managed. The $1-first-30-minutes and $2/hour daytime garage rates are not valid at the City Commons or ThreatLocker garages. EV sessions add a $1.00-per-minute idle fee after a 10-minute grace period once your car is fully charged.
Rideshare
The smartest way to end a night at Anthem. Set your destination to Anthem Orlando, 100 N Orange Ave in either app. The entrance is directly on Orange Avenue, so your driver can pull up at the door.
Getting dropped off
Drop-off is at 100 N Orange Ave. Orange Avenue carries traffic on weekend evenings again, so drivers can reach the curb directly instead of routing you around a closed block. If your app is confused, “Anthem Orlando” is the pin you want, not the old venue names for this address.
Getting picked up
Request 10 to 15 minutes before you actually plan to leave. Closing time downtown creates a wall of simultaneous requests, and every minute you wait to tap is a minute of surge. If pricing looks brutal, walking one block off Orange to a side street is usually enough to drop you out of the worst of the surge zone.
If you drove and shouldn’t drive
Leave the car. Central Blvd Garage and the Library Garage are open 24/7, so an overnight stay is a real option. Just be back before 5:29 AM to avoid the next day’s rate, or accept a second day’s charge as the cheapest decision you’ll make all week. Our staff will happily call you a ride.
Transit & Shuttles
Downtown Orlando has a free circulator bus, a dollar on-demand shuttle, the regional bus network and commuter rail. Details verified with LYNX, SunRail and the City of Orlando on September 3, 2026.
LYMMO
FreeLYNX’s downtown bus rapid transit
$0: genuinely freeThree colour-coded lines circulate downtown in their own dedicated lanes. The Orange Line runs Creative Village to LYNX Central Station through downtown; the Grapefruit Line runs Parramore and the Kia Center across to Lake Eola; the Lime Line serves North Quarter, LYNX Central Station and the Federal Courthouse.
- Orange & Grapefruit: Mon–Fri 6:00 AM–8:25 PM; Sat & Sun 8:00 AM–8:25 PM
- Lime Line: Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–6:00 PM, no weekend service
LYMMO stops running around 8:25 PM, it’s great for getting to happy hour, not for getting home at 2 AM. Routes & map
Ride DTO
$1On-demand electric shuttle, powered by Circuit
Every day, 8 AM–8 PMA City of Orlando and CRA partnership: all-electric, on-demand, door-to-door rides anywhere inside the downtown service area for $1 a ride. Book it in the Ride Circuit app. New riders get their first three rides free with the code RIDEDTO.
Perfect for hopping over from a downtown hotel, a SunRail platform or dinner elsewhere downtown before doors. Like LYMMO, it stops at 8 PM. Ride DTO details
LYNX buses
$2LYNX Central Station · 455 N Garland Ave
~9 min walkThe regional bus hub is a straightforward walk northwest of us, and most LYNX Links terminate there. Single ride is $2.00, an All-Day Pass is $4.50 (ask the operator before you put money in the farebox), a 7-Day Pass is $16 and a 30-Day Pass is $50. Transfers are free within 90 minutes.
Check your specific Link’s last departure before you rely on it for the trip home. LYNX fares
SunRail: read this before you plan around it
Weekdays onlyChurch Street Station · 99 W South St | LYNX Central Station · 455 N Garland Ave
No weekend serviceNo service on federal holidaysSunRail is Central Florida’s commuter rail, and two of its stations sit in downtown Orlando: Church Street and LYNX Central. Both are roughly a ten-minute walk from our door, or a short LYMMO or Ride DTO hop earlier in the evening.
The catch, and it’s a big one for a nightclub: SunRail does not run on weekends or federal holidays. It is a weekday commuter service. As of December 1, 2025 the weekday schedule added two later evening trains, which makes SunRail a genuine option for weekday happy hour, but if you’re coming for a Friday or Saturday night, plan on driving, rideshare or a hotel. Always confirm the last train on the day you’re travelling. SunRail maps & schedules
How Far Is It Really
- Jefferson Street Garage · 62 W Jefferson St~2 min
- Central Boulevard Garage · 53 W Central Blvd~3 min
- Library Garage · 112 E Central Blvd~5 min
- 55W Garage · 60 W Pine St~7 min
- LYNX Central Station · 455 N Garland Ave~9 min
- Church Street SunRail · 99 W South St~11 min
- City Commons Garage · 460 Boone Ave~11 min
Orlando, FL 32801
Three City of Orlando garages sit within a five-minute walk of our front door, and two of them never close. Rideshare drops right at the entrance on Orange Ave. We are 21+ with valid ID, and happy hour runs weekdays 3 to 7 PM, Saturday 3 to 5 PM and Sunday 2 to 4 PM.
Before You Head Down
Bring a card, not cash
The city is going fully cashless across on-street, garage and lot parking, with the transition targeted to complete by October 1, 2026. City garages and lots take credit and debit cards and approved digital payments; on-street is ParkMobile app, text-to-pay or phone. Meters may still be standing in September but will stop working.
Accessible parking & EV
The Central Blvd, Library, Jefferson St and 55W garages all list accessible parking. Central Blvd and Jefferson St both have EV charging stations, and Jefferson St includes an accessible charging station. City EV charging is $0.20 per kWh plus fees, with a $1.00-per-minute idle fee once your car is done charging.
Bikes, scooters & two wheels
Dockless bikes and e-scooters operate throughout downtown. Grab one in the provider’s app and park it responsibly when you arrive, clear of sidewalks and our entrance. Central Blvd has covered bicycle parking; Library and Jefferson St have covered parking for both bicycles and motorcycles.
Event nights are different
When a Kia Center or Dr. Phillips Center event lets out, downtown garages switch to event pricing and the surrounding streets get busy. If there’s a big show on the same night you’re coming to us, add fifteen minutes and consider the Library Garage or 55W instead of the closest option.
Check closures before you leave
Downtown construction and special-event street closures change constantly, and the city keeps a live list. If your route in matters, glance at it before you set off: City of Orlando road closures.
Questions we can’t answer
We don’t own or operate any of these garages, so we can’t fix a gate, refund a session or override a rate. City of Orlando Parking Customer Service is 407.246.2450, garage assistance is 407.246.2155, and their email is parking@orlando.gov.
Parking FAQ
Where is the closest parking to Anthem Orlando?
The Jefferson Street Garage at 62 W Jefferson St is about a two-minute walk, and its first floor is metered pay-station parking open 24/7. For a full night out we usually point people to the Central Boulevard Garage at 53 W Central Blvd, about three minutes away and open 24 hours, so there’s no gate closing on you at 2 AM.
How much does parking cost near Anthem?
At City of Orlando garages, as published by the city on September 3, 2026: $2 per hour with a $15 daily maximum for evening entries before 10 PM, a $6 flat rate if you enter between 6 and 10 PM, and a $10 flat rate if you enter after 10 PM. Large downtown events push most city garages to a $10 event rate. New rates begin phasing in from October 1, 2026. Check the sign at your garage.
Is street parking free at night in downtown Orlando?
Yes. Downtown core on-street spaces are $1 per hour and only enforced Monday through Saturday, 8 AM to 6 PM. They are free in the evenings, free all day Sunday and free on city-observed holidays. From October 1, 2026 the city is extending paid hours to 8 PM, with free parking from 8 PM to 8 AM instead of from 6 PM.
Can I leave my car overnight if I shouldn’t drive?
Yes, and please do. The Central Boulevard Garage and the Library Garage are both open 24/7. The city’s rule is that cars must be removed by 5:29 AM to avoid paying the following day’s rate, and if you end up paying for an extra day, that is still the right call. Ask any staff member and we’ll help you get a ride.
What’s the “Diner’s Rate” and can I use it?
It’s the City of Orlando’s name for a $6 flat rate at city garages when you enter between 6 PM and 10 PM, ideal if you’re arriving for happy hour or early evening. It is not valid at the Orange County Courthouse, City Commons or ThreatLocker garages, or on the first floor of the Jefferson Street Garage.
Do the garages take cash?
Increasingly, no. The city is transitioning every on-street, garage and lot location to cashless operation, targeted for completion by October 1, 2026. Bring a credit or debit card, or use a mobile payment method. On-street parking is paid through the ParkMobile app, by text or by phone.
Can I take SunRail to Anthem on a Saturday night?
No, SunRail does not operate on weekends or federal holidays. It runs weekdays only, so it works for a weekday happy hour visit but not for a Friday or Saturday night. Use rideshare, drive and park in a 24/7 garage, or stay downtown.
Is there a free way to get around downtown?
LYMMO is free, always. Its Orange and Grapefruit lines run Monday to Friday from 6 AM and weekends from 8 AM, both ending around 8:25 PM. Ride DTO is a $1 on-demand electric shuttle running every day from 8 AM to 8 PM, with your first three rides free using the code RIDEDTO. Neither runs late enough to get you home after a club night.
Where do Uber and Lyft drop off?
Right at our door: 100 N Orange Ave. Search “Anthem Orlando” in either app. For pickup at closing, request your ride 10 to 15 minutes early, or walk a block off Orange Ave to step out of the worst of the surge zone.
Is Anthem accessible?
Yes. Anthem is fully ADA compliant and accessible: accessible entry, accessible restrooms and accessible routes throughout the main venue, and service animals are welcome. The Central Blvd, Library, Jefferson St and 55W garages all list accessible parking, and rideshare can drop directly at our Orange Ave entrance. For anything specific, email info@anthemorlando.com ahead of your visit.
Parking rates, garage hours and transit details on this page were verified on September 3, 2026 against the City of Orlando (orlando.gov), LYNX (golynx.com) and SunRail (sunrail.com). Rates and hours are set by those operators, not by Anthem, and are changing during late 2026. Always confirm at the garage or on the operator’s site before you park.
Park once.
Stay all night.
100 N Orange Ave, downtown Orlando. Garages two minutes away, rideshare at the door, and the best room in the city waiting inside.