UPDATED SEPTEMBER 2024. Parking at Universal Studios Hollywood is so simple, getting you to the main gates in just minutes Get all the details here from your best friends in travel at Get Away Today.

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Navigate all of Universal Studios Hollywood parking for the theme parks and CityWalk Hollywood right here. First let’s talk about parking costs.

Daily parking at Universal Studios Hollywood ranges from $10-$70. If you’re going to the theme parks for the day you can choose from these parking options:

• General Parking Before 5pm - $35
• Preferred Parking Before 5pm - $50
• Front Gate Parking - $70

These fees are daily parking fees per vehicle at Universal Studios Hollywood locations.

Discount Parking at Universal Studios options include:

• General Parking After 5pm - $10
• Preferred Parking After 5pm - $20
• Get $5 parking with purchase of General Parking and a movie ticket*

*Offer is valid only at Universal Cinema at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. Offer is for one time use and must be surrendered at time of redemption. To receive your $5 parking, present your General Parking receipt at the Universal Cinema ticket window. Offer cannot be combined with any other promotional offers, discounts, or prior purchases. Offer subject to change without notice.

For even more parking choices, choose valet parking or valet parking with validation when you’re simply there to shop and dine and CityWalk.

Valet Parking Standard Rates:

• $25 for First 2 Hours
• $60 after 2 Hours

Valet Parking With Validation from CityWalk Full-Service Restaurants:

• $10 for 0 - 2.5 Hours
• $15 for 2.5 - 3.5 Hours
• $60 after 3.5 Hours

Dining options include Antojitos Cocina Mexicana, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., Buca di Beppo, Dongpo Kitchen, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville, Johnny Rockets, NBC Sports Grill & Brew, The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen, VIVO Italian Kitchen, and Wasabi.

Where you park depends on how much you pay. For General Parking you’ll be directed to these lots:

• ET Garage via Universal Blvd. where you’ll walk through CityWalk on your route to the theme park.
• Curious George Garage via Universal Blvd. you’ll walk through CityWalk on your route to the theme park.
• Jurassic Parking Garage via Lankershim Blvd which is the closest general parking lot to the main entrance.

Preferred Parking is located in these lots:

• Frankenstein Garage
• Woody Woodpecker Lot

• Universal has several EV charging stations in their parking garages:
• Frankenstein Garage: 4 ports (Level 2 and Level 7)
• Jurassic Parking Garage: 8 ports (Level 1 and B1M)
• ET Garage: 16 ports (Level B1)
• Woody Woodpecker Lot: 1 port (near Front Gate Parking)
• Curious George Garage: 2 ports (Level 1)

The rate is currently $0.40/kWh. Prices subject to change without notice.

The exact address for Universal Studios Hollywood is:
100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608

For general directions to Universal, these directions are helpful. We also recommend using your favorite map app on your phone as you navigate through LA.

From Hollywood:
Take the 101 Hollywood Freeway North to Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right onto Universal Studios Blvd. Follow signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX):
Follow signs to the 105 Freeway. Take the 105 Freeway East to the 110 Harbor Freeway North. After passing through the downtown area, get on the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Follow the 101 Freeway to the Universal Studios Blvd. exit. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From Anaheim/Disneyland:
Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

From San Diego/Legoland:
Take the 5 Golden State Freeway North. Exit to the 101 Hollywood Freeway North. Continue on the 101 Freeway and exit at Universal Studios Blvd. Turn right on to Universal Studios Blvd. and follow the signs to Universal Studios Hollywood.

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