Directions / Parking
Getting to the Rhode Island Convention Center
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Driving Directions from the North
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Take 95S to exit 37ABC. Merge onto 22A (Memorial Blvd.) toward Downtown. At the second light turn right onto Cookson Place. Take your next right onto West Exchange Street. Stay straight and the RI Convention Center will be directly in front of you.
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Driving Directions from the South
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Take 95N to exit 37A. Merge onto 22A (Memorial Blvd.) toward Downtown. Turn right onto Francis Street. At the light take a right onto West Exchange Street. The RI Convention Center will be directly in front of you.
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Driving Directions from the East
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- Take Interstate 195 West to Interstate 95 North.
- Follow directions from I-95 North.
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Driving Directions from Hartford Area
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Take Route 6 East to Route 6/10 Connector to Downtown Providence.
Parking
Looking for secure, convenient and cost-efficient parking in the City of Providence? The Rhode Island Convention Center (RICC) offers a parking facility that is easily accessible from all major highways and is connected to RICC, the Arena the Omni Hotel and the Providence Place Mall. We boast a state-of-the-art security system and a professionally trained staff, which translates into the most secure place to park in the City of Providence.
North Garage Parking Lot
99 West Exchange Street
Providence, RI 02903
South Garage Parking Lot
1 Sabin Street (take a right just after the Residence Inn, before the big steps)
Providence, RI 02903
- Easy in/out parking
- 2,400 parking spaces
- 33 handicapped parking spaces
- 24/7 camera monitoring
- 24/7 on-site roving security personnel
- 22 emergency call boxes
- Superior lighting
- Color coded locations
Parking Rates*
Variable Event Parking Rate: $20-$25 Variable Range (Event Rate Varies - Subject to Change)
Overnight Rate: $20
We are a 24/7 facility. Our Overnight Rate increments to a maximum of $20 per each 24-hour period.
Hourly Rates - Non Event Dates
- Up to ½ hr. $5.00
- Up to 1 hr. $6.00
- Up to 1½ hrs. $7.00
- Up to 2 hrs. $8.00
- Up to 2½ hrs. $9.00
- Up to 3 hrs. $11.00
- 3 to 10 hrs. $13.00
- 10 to 24 hrs. $20.00
Monthly Rates
- Plan A – 7 Days/Wk/24 Hrs. 225.00
- Plan B – 7 Days/Wk/5 AM-8PM 210.00
- Plan C – 5 Days/Wk/M-F, 5AM-8PM $195.00
Lost Ticket Fee: $22
(*Please Note all parking rates are subject to change)
The Parking Operator line is open from 7 AM - 11 PM, 7 days a week. Please dial 401-458-6338 for issues or questions pertaining tot your parking experience.
At this point in time we do not have any EV charging stations.
Where to Pay for Parking On Site
Multiple pay stations are located both inside the RI Convention Center, the Amica Mutual Pavilion lobby, and the main levels of each parking garage. Once you take your ticket as you pull through the garage, hold on to it and do not validate it until you ready to EXIT the garage. Go to any Pay Station and insert your ticket to pay for the time that you have remained in the garage.
Parking Garage Contact
Giana Volpe
Parking Garage Assistant
401.458.6665
gvolpe@pvdricenter.com
Loading Dock
The Loading Dock is located on West Exchange Street about 1/8 mile west of the North Garage entrance. Large trucks should use the following directions for easiest dock access.
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Truck Directions from the North
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Take Exit 21 (Atwells) from 95 South. Turn right onto Dean Street. Turn right at the light onto West Exchange Street.
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Truck Directions from the South
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Take Exit 21 (Broadway) from 95 North. Take a Left at the 2nd light (Atwells). Turn right onto Dean Street. Turn right at the light onto West Exchange Street.
