Parking Dublin City University, Dublin

Parking at Dublin City University is organised across the Glasnevin, St Patrick’s and All Hallows campuses, with separate rules for pay-for-parking areas, staff and student permit bays, and visitor access. For most visitors, the Glasnevin multi-storey car park and designated pay-as-you-go spaces are the main options.

Parking options at Dublin City University

CP1, the Glasnevin multi-storey car park, is a paid facility for students, staff and visitors. Access is via the Collins Avenue entrance. Surface car parks CP2, CP3 and CP4 are reserved for students and staff with a valid virtual parking permit.

Parking arrangements differ between the three DCU campuses, so check the signs at the entrance and use only the space type allowed for your vehicle. A permit for one campus does not make pay-for-parking spaces available to you.

DCU pay-for-parking rates for visitors

The 2025–26 Glasnevin pay-as-you-go tariff applies Monday to Sunday in the relevant pay-for-parking spaces:

Pay-for-parking spaces are separate from permit bays, and DCU permits are not valid in them. Drivers can also check Mobypark for future availability around Dublin City University as local parking supply changes.

Glasnevin car park tariffs and access

The DCU Residence Car Park Glasnevin has a separate tariff structure that applies on weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays:

• €1.10 for one hour
• €2.60 for two hours
• €4.10 for three hours
• €5 for up to 24 hours

A €0.40 convenience fee may apply. Check the payment instructions for the specific car park before leaving your vehicle, as tariffs and payment methods can differ between facilities.

DCU parking permits for students and staff

DCU uses virtual parking permits linked to the vehicle registration. The system operates across the Glasnevin, St Patrick’s and All Hallows campuses, but permits apply only in the assigned car parks.

Students can obtain a virtual permit for €2 for three months. Permit holders must use marked permit areas and cannot use the Glasnevin multi-storey car park or other spaces marked pay for parking. A valid registered Irish blue badge allows eligible drivers to use accessible spaces free of charge.

Overnight and long-stay parking at DCU

For an evening or overnight stay, the Glasnevin pay-for-parking rate is €3 from 8pm until 8am. A day rate of €5 covers 8am to 8pm, while the separate Residence Car Park tariff offers parking up to 24 hours for €5 before any applicable convenience fee.

Do not leave a vehicle overnight in a student or staff permit bay unless the correct permit applies. For a longer visit, choose a designated paid facility and confirm the tariff and access conditions before entering.

Parking at the Helix near DCU

The Helix car park has capacity for around 850 cars and is accessed from the Collins Avenue side of the DCU campus. An underground walkway leads from the car park to the front entrance, making it a practical option for performances and events. Allow extra time at busy events and follow the signs for the correct entrance and payment area.

Street parking and enforcement near Dublin City University

Public street spaces near DCU are controlled by local signs and do not replace the university’s permit system. Check the restrictions, operating hours and payment instructions wherever you park, and never use a marked accessible bay without the required permit.

Vehicles parked illegally or in non-designated spaces may be clamped. The release fee for a DCU clamp is €80, so confirm that your registration, payment and parking bay all match before walking away.

Accessible parking at Dublin City University

Drivers displaying a valid and registered Irish blue badge may use universally accessible parking spaces free of charge. These spaces must still be used correctly, and other restrictions or access controls on the campus continue to apply.