Public Transport to Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall

Parking at Quincy Market / Faneuil Hall depends on where you’re coming from, when you visit, and whether you want closest, cheapest, or best value. Here’s the complete guide.

 

�️ CLOSEST GARAGES (2-3 min walk)

1. Dock Square Garage — 20 Clinton St
Closest to the market. 2-min walk. Self-park, covered.
Rates: ~$29 weekday, $16-$25 weekends.
Best if: arriving from the north or west via Storrow Drive.

2. 75 State Street Garage — 5 Broad St
The “official” parking for Quincy Market. 2-min walk. Open 24/7.
Rates: ~$41 weekday (premium location).
Best if: you want guaranteed access to the main entrance.

 

 

� BEST VALUE (5-7 min walk)

3. Garage at Post Office Square — 112 Congress St
⭐ 4.7 stars — highest rated garage in the area. Covered self-park.
5-min walk. Easy access from I-93 south.
Best if: you want a safe, clean garage and don’t mind a short walk.

4. International Place Garage — 55 Purchase St
Cheapest option: ~$26.50 pre-booked. 7-min walk.
Best if: you’re on a budget and coming from the south.

 

 

� WHERE TO PARK BY DIRECTION

Coming from the North (I-93 South from NH/ME):
→ Park at Haymarket Center Garage (136 Blackstone St)
4-min walk. 4.0 stars. Easy off/on I-93 via Government Center exit.

Coming from the South (I-93 North from Cape/Brockton):
→ Park at Post Office Square Garage (112 Congress St)
5-min walk. 4.7 stars. Easy off Purchase St exit.

Coming from the West (Mass Pike I-90 / Storrow Drive):
→ Park at Dock Square Garage (20 Clinton St)
2-min walk. Best access from Storrow Drive eastbound.

Coming from the East / Logan Airport (Sumner Tunnel):
→ Park at Boston Harbor Garage (299 Milk St)
5-min walk. Right off the Sumner Tunnel exit.

 

 

� BEST & WORST TIMES TO PARK

Avoid if possible: Weekdays 11am-2pm (lunch rush) and 4:30-6:30pm (evening commute + dinner crowd).
Saturdays 12pm-4pm are the busiest tourist hours.

Easiest parking: Before 10am weekday mornings, after 7pm evenings, or Sunday before noon.
Weekends are actually cheaper ($16-$25 vs $30-$38 weekday).

Summer (April-October) is peak tourist season — expect higher rates and fuller garages.

 

 

� BOOK AHEAD (saves money & guarantees a spot)

Boston doesn’t have live real-time parking counts, but you can reserve a spot in advance:
→ SpotHero — pre-book rates from $26-$42 for garages near Quincy Market
→ Pilgrim Parking — manages several downtown garages with pre-purchase options

 

 

� QUINCY MARKET INSIDER TIPS

• The Dock Square Garage entrance is tight — if you drive a large SUV or truck, consider 75 State Street instead.
• Street performers are busiest 11am-9pm — afternoon/evening parking fills up around their schedule.
• If you’re visiting just for lunch (11am-2pm), arrive before 11am to get the best spot. The food court gets packed by 12pm.
• Holiday season (November-December) and special events at nearby TD Garden cause city-wide parking crunches — pre-book at least a week ahead.

Map of Quincy Market