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Car parking on arrivals weekend

ResLife

Posted 3 days ago

Thu 03 Sep, 2026 12:09 AM

Where to park on campus

Getting to campus should be the easy part of your day, which is why there are designated parking areas for all students across Coventry campuses.

Arrivals Weekend

You can park opposite Bishop Gate to collect your keys and move your belongings.

Upon arrival, you will be issued with a free 30-minute parking permit with your departure time on it. Please check on your arrival day, as the permit may not be available on specific dates. If the permit isn't available, you can still use the car park opposite, but you will need to pay and display your ticket.

After your allotted 30 minutes, you will then be asked to move your car elsewhere. Here is a list of pay-and-display car parks nearby:

Please note that most of these car parks are operated by Coventry City Council or by a private company, and therefore parking charges will likely be in force.

You can park on-site at Godiva Place for 30 minutes to collect your keys and move your belongings into your room.

After your allotted 30 minutes, you will then be asked to move your car elsewhere. Here is a list of pay-and-display car parks nearby:

Please note that most of these car parks are operated by Coventry City Council or by a private company, and therefore parking charges will likely be in force.

There is no on-site parking at The Cycle Works, but here is a list of pay-and-display car parks nearby:

On arrival day, you can park in the Cox Street car park for 30 minutes only to collect your keys and move your belongings into your room. You will be issued with a 30-minute parking permit with your departure time on it.

After your allotted 30 minutes, you will be asked to move your car elsewhere.

Please note that most of these car parks are operated by Coventry City Council or by a private company, and therefore parking charges will likely be in force.

On-campus parking for students

The parking facilities are strategically located to make sure every student has easy access to academic buildings, lecture halls and other campus amenities.

Parking costs on campus

Student parking is affordable and flexible, choose between:

£3 per day in all university car parks
£2 for up to 4 hours (no return on the same day)

Payment is made through the RingGo app, so make sure you have it downloaded before you arrive.

So whether you're on campus for a full day of study or just dropping in for a morning seminar, you can pick the option that suits you.

Accessible parking on campus

Coventry University provides designated parking spaces for individuals with disabilities, located close to campus buildings and equipped with features to accommodate individuals with mobility challenges.

Parking at student accommodation

All accommodations have limited disabled parking bays which are on a first come, first serve basis. All cars parked here must display a blue badge at all times on site.

Parking must be payed for through the RingGo app.

Visitors and overnight parking

Visitor parking is only available in the Multi-Storey Car Park (MSCP) and is free with the right permit, arranged by the staff host.

Overnight parking requires prior approval and is only permitted for business purposes.

Sustainable alternatives

Park & Ride: Memorial Park service costs £2.50 return, with cheaper weekly/monthly passes available.
Car sharing: Coventry University Carshare (via Liftshare) helps cut costs and reduce congestion.