Parking, reimagined

Park in seconds,
not in circles

Browse listed parking spots from local owners nearby. If you have an empty driveway, garage, or private space, you can list it on Parkbye and earn on your schedule.

Covered Garage — Downtown

123 Main St, San Francisco, CA

Available
$5/hr $30/day Garage Covered
M T W T F S S
Why parking feels broken

The parking problem starts before you even stop the car

Parking isn't just a small inconvenience at the end of a trip. It turns into lost time, heavier traffic, and hidden cost for drivers and cities alike.

Lost time

17

hours

Nearly two workdays a year spent searching

The average driver loses around 17 hours every year looking for parking. That's time burned in circles instead of arriving, parking, and moving on.

The real cost of parking often starts long before a driver reaches the curb.
Traffic drag

30%

Parking scarcity spills into the whole street

In busy urban areas, circling for parking can drive a meaningful share of traffic. One missing spot doesn't affect just one driver; it slows everyone nearby.

Parking friction scales from a personal problem into a citywide congestion problem.
Hidden cost

$345

Fuel, delay, and emissions add up fast

Drivers can lose hundreds of dollars a year to wasted fuel, extra time, and avoidable emissions tied to parking search alone.

The true price of parking is often paid before anyone pays for the spot itself.

Why this matters for Parkbye

Better parking discovery doesn't just help drivers. It reduces wasted motion across the whole city.

Less circling More supply discovered Lower parking friction

How Parkbye Works

Whether you need a spot or have one to share, it takes three steps.

1

Search or List

Looking for parking? Search by address and browse spots on the map. Have an empty space? List it in minutes with your pricing and availability.

2

Connect Directly

Found a spot you like? Contact the owner by email or phone — just a direct conversation between two people.

3

Park or Earn

Drivers park without the stress. Owners turn empty space into income. Everyone wins — and the city gets a little less congested.

Everything You Need to Park Smarter

No bloat, no complexity. Just the tools that make parking effortless.

Map-Based Search

Browse spots on an interactive map with real-time availability. Search by address, city, or use your current location.

Flexible Pricing

Hourly and daily pricing set by spot owners, so drivers can choose the option that fits their trip.

Direct Contact

Email or call spot owners directly. Simple, person-to-person communication.

Any Spot Type

Driveways, garages, street spots, parking lots — if it fits a car, it works. Covered and uncovered, your choice.

Day-by-Day Availability

See exactly which days each spot is open at a glance. Owners control their schedule down to the day of the week.

Growing Neighborhood by Neighborhood

Coverage gets better as more local owners list their spots. Parkbye grows marketplace supply where people need it most.

A Better Way to Park

See how Parkbye stacks up against the alternatives.

Circling the Block

  • Wastes 17+ hours per year
  • Burns fuel and patience
  • No guaranteed spot
  • Increases traffic and emissions

Monthly Garage

  • Guaranteed spot
  • $200–500+ per month
  • Locked to one location
  • Inflexible long-term contract
Recommended

Parkbye

  • Discover spots faster
  • Pay only for what you use
  • Flexible on-demand listings
  • Owner-set pricing and terms

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about finding and listing parking on Parkbye.

How does Parkbye work?

Parkbye connects drivers looking for parking with people who have unused spots. Browse available parking near you on an interactive map, pick a spot that fits your needs, and contact the owner directly. Spot owners can list their driveways, garages, or other parking spaces in minutes.

How much does parking on Parkbye cost?

Pricing is set by individual spot owners, with options for hourly or daily rates. You only pay for the time you actually use.

How do I list my parking spot on Parkbye?

Sign in with your Google or Apple account, click "List your spot," fill in your address, set your pricing and availability, and submit. Our team reviews every listing before it goes live to ensure quality and safety. You'll be notified once your spot is approved.

What types of parking spots can I list?

You can list driveways, garages, street parking spaces, parking lot spots, or any other type of parking space you have available. Both covered and uncovered spots are welcome. You set the pricing, availability, and description.

How do I contact a spot owner?

Find a spot you like, click "Contact owner," and you can email them directly or reveal their phone number. Communication happens directly between you and the owner. Just two people working it out.

What is Parkbye building next?

We're building community-powered live parking signals. A driver looking for street parking will be able to broadcast that need to nearby Parkbye users, who can signal open public spots in real time and be rewarded for contributing useful parking intelligence.

What cities does Parkbye work in?

Parkbye is strongest where local spot owners have listed spaces. Coverage grows neighborhood by neighborhood as more drivers and owners join the marketplace.
In development

A live parking network
for the streets ahead

Parkbye starts with listed private spots. Next, we're exploring a community-powered signal layer where drivers can broadcast parking demand, nearby users can flag open public spots, and useful intel can earn rewards.

Driver requests Nearby contributors Real-time street signals Rewards for useful intel
Today: listed private spots Next: live city parking signals

Driver request

A driver broadcasts that they're looking for street parking in a nearby area.

Now vs next

Today: owner-listed spaces

Tomorrow: community-powered public parking signals layered on top.

Signal flow

How a live parking signal could work

Concept

Driver request

Need parking near Market St

A driver broadcasts demand to nearby Parkbye users.

Nearby contributor responds

Live signal

Open curb spot flagged nearby

A nearby user shares a live lead before the spot disappears.

Useful signal credited

Reward eligible

Contributors can earn rewards for sharing parking intel that actually helps drivers act faster.

Nearby users signal a spot

People nearby can flag open public parking while it's still available.

Useful signals can earn rewards

Contributors are rewarded for sharing live parking intel that helps drivers act faster.

Ready to Park Smarter?

Pick your path and get started in under a minute.

I need parking

Search spots near you and contact owners directly. Pay only for the time you use.

Find a spot

I have a spot

Turn your empty driveway or garage into income. List it in minutes, earn on your schedule.

List your spot