Free street parking in Montreal

1. Is parking free downtown Montreal?
2. Is it free to park in Montreal?
3. Can you park on the street overnight in Montreal?
4. How much is street parking in Montreal?

Is parking free downtown Montreal?

Free parking applies to on-street parking in Ville-Marie Borough, Friday from 6pm and on weekends. The mayor of Montreal, Valerie Plante, explained in a press release that the purpose of the measure was to “promote local purchasing, dynamism and the economic revival of the city center.”

Is it free to park in Montreal?

There isn't much by way of free parking in Montreal. No free parking days during the week and no free parking holidays are offered throughout the year.

Can you park on the street overnight in Montreal?

Yes. Should be no problem. Read all the signs. Absolutely but make sure you are not in a area that is reserved for cars with "vignettes" (sticker) such as in Old Montreal there is a bunch of spaces that are reserved for people with a number 2 sticker after hours.

How much is street parking in Montreal?

Montreal has four paid on-street parking zones (information on chargeable period, rates and maps in English). Downtown and the Plateau cost $3 per hour and often won't let you pay for more than 2 hours at a time.