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Mar del Plata Center Parking: ARS 18,000–25,000 a Day, Street Meters ARS 500 an Hour

Garage operators expect the season’s peak in mid-January after a quiet start.

Overview

  • Private garages in the central area charge ARS 18,000–25,000 per day for cars, with pickups typically ARS 20,000–30,000.
  • Hourly rates run about ARS 3,000–5,000 for cars and ARS 4,000–6,000 for pickups, far above street parking costs.
  • The municipal metered option is a little over ARS 500 per hour within a defined downtown perimeter that includes 3,818 spaces.
  • Seasonal metered rules are in force from December 16 to March 15, Monday to Saturday from 08:00 to 23:00 in the designated zone.
  • Operators report moderate tourist demand so far after December tariff increases of roughly 10–20% and say activity usually peaks around January 10–15 before easing in February.