SpotHero
Find & Book Parking Nearby
by SpotHero, Inc.
About this app
SpotHero helps you find and reserve parking in advance at the lowest available rates. Search by destination, compare prices across lots and garages, and book a guaranteed spot before you leave home. Whether you're heading to work, catching a flight, seeing a show, or visiting downtown, SpotHero shows you every parking option nearby with transparent pricing. No circling the block, no guessing at meters, no surprise charges. SpotHero works in 300+ cities across North America including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Boston, Toronto, and more. Over 50 million spots have been booked through SpotHero since launch. Key features: - Search parking by address, venue, or event - Compare rates across nearby lots, garages, and valet services - Book and pay in advance for a guaranteed spot - Scan your pass at the garage for contactless entry - Monthly parking deals for commuters - Airport parking with shuttle info and reviews - Event parking packages at stadiums and arenas - Flexible cancellation on most bookings - Earn SpotHero rewards on every booking
Key Features
Search & Compare Parking
Enter your destination and instantly see every parking option nearby. Compare prices, distance, and user reviews across lots, garages, and valet services. Filter by covered, EV charging, oversized vehicles, and more.
Book & Reserve in Advance
Lock in your rate and guarantee your spot before you leave. Prices are often 50-60% less than drive-up rates. Your booking is confirmed instantly and you get a digital pass for entry.
Airport Parking
Find affordable long-term parking near major airports. SpotHero shows shuttle schedules, distance to terminals, and real user reviews. Book days or weeks ahead for the best rates.
Monthly Parking
Commuters save big with monthly parking subscriptions. Reserve a spot at a garage near your office for a flat monthly rate. Cancel anytime with no long-term contracts.
Event Parking
Going to a game, concert, or show? SpotHero has pre-negotiated parking packages near major venues. Book event parking and know exactly where to go and how much you'll pay.
SpotHero Rewards
Earn points on every booking and redeem them for discounts on future parking. Frequent users earn bonus points and early access to deals.
How It Works
Search Your Destination
Type in an address, venue name, or event. SpotHero searches parking options nearby and displays them on a map with pricing and availability.
Compare & Book
Browse available spots sorted by price, distance, or rating. Read reviews from other drivers. Select your dates and times, then book and pay securely in the app.
Park with Your Pass
When you arrive, scan your digital parking pass at the garage entrance or show it to the attendant. Your spot is guaranteed and you're all set.
Detailed Review
SpotHero has carved out a unique and valuable niche in the parking app landscape: it's a reservation platform, not a meter-payment service. While ParkMobile and PayByPhone help you pay for on-street zones, SpotHero helps you find, compare, and pre-book parking at lots, garages, and valet services before you even leave home.
The core experience is straightforward. Enter your destination, select your arrival and departure times, and SpotHero shows every parking option nearby on a map. Each listing shows the price, distance, user rating, hours of operation, and any restrictions (height limits, oversized vehicles, EV charging availability). Prices are often 50-60% below drive-up rates because SpotHero negotiates bulk discounts with garage operators.
Airport parking is where SpotHero particularly shines. Search for any major US airport and you'll see off-site lots with shuttle service, on-airport garages, and valet options. Each listing includes shuttle frequency, distance to terminals, and verified user reviews. For a week-long trip, SpotHero can save $50-100 compared to on-airport rates.
The monthly parking feature is a genuine commuter tool. If you drive to work and park in a garage, SpotHero's monthly deals can undercut the garage's own monthly rate. You book month-to-month with no long-term commitment, and you can switch garages if a better deal appears.
SpotHero's digital pass system works smoothly at most partner garages. You either scan a QR code at the entrance, show your pass to an attendant, or your license plate is recognized automatically. The app sends you clear instructions for each specific garage before your booking starts.
The rewards program is a nice bonus but won't be a primary driver. You earn points on every booking and can redeem them for discounts, but the accumulation rate is modest for occasional users.
The main limitation is scope: SpotHero is purely a pre-booking platform. It doesn't handle on-street meter payments, zone parking, or real-time pay-as-you-go scenarios. You'll still need a separate app like ParkMobile for those. But for its intended use case, booking off-street parking in advance, SpotHero is best-in-class.
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Our Verdict
SpotHero is the best parking reservation app in North America. If you know where you're going and want to lock in a guaranteed spot at the lowest rate, SpotHero consistently delivers. It's particularly strong for airport parking, event parking, and monthly commuter parking. The only limitation is that it's a reservation platform, not a meter-payment app, so you'll still need ParkMobile or PayByPhone for on-street zones.