Last verified: April 2026. Formerly Amway Center — renamed Kia Center in late 2023.
Parking at Kia Center in downtown Orlando runs $15-30 depending on garage. The closest covered option is GEICO Garage (connected via enclosed walkway, $20-30), but city of Orlando garages 2-3 blocks away run $10-20 with a short walk. The arena was renamed from Amway Center to Kia Center in late 2023 — same venue, same lots, different name on the door.
| Option | Price | Distance to Arena | Key Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO Garage (official) | $20-30 | Covered walkway, 2 min | Closest covered option; fills fast |
| Social Garage | $15-25 | 2-3 min walk | Adjacent to arena; second-closest |
| City of Orlando garages (Courthouse, Central Blvd) | $10-20 | 3-5 min walk | Best budget option; multiple locations |
| Independent downtown garages | $10-18 | 5-8 min walk | Varies by operator; book via ParkMobile or similar |
| Metered street parking | Free after 6 PM (some zones) | Varies | Limited; watch signs closely |
| SunRail (Church Street station) | $2-5 RT | 10 min walk | Limited evening service; Mon-Fri only |
| Rideshare | Varies | Designated dropoff | Fast dropoff; OK pickup in downtown grid |
Most Kia Center parking guides default to recommending GEICO Garage because it's the closest and has a covered walkway. For a hot July concert or a rainy game night, that convenience is worth the extra $5-10. But for most events, a city-of-Orlando garage 2-3 blocks away is the sharper play:
SunRail's Church Street station is roughly a 10-minute walk north from Kia Center. SunRail has significant limitations for event use:
Lynx buses serve downtown Orlando with multiple routes within walking distance of Kia Center. Useful for fans coming from Lynx Park-and-Ride stations, but slower than rideshare for most trips.
Kia Center sits at the western edge of downtown Orlando's Church Street district — the main pre-game hub. Options within 5-8 minutes' walk:
This effectively substitutes for traditional tailgating — Kia Center has no surface lots for tailgate-style pre-gaming.
Downtown Orlando's grid disperses post-event traffic across multiple streets. Unlike stadiums that funnel onto one freeway, Kia Center traffic can head east (I-4 toward I-95), west (Colonial Drive/I-4 west), or north (Florida Turnpike connections) through different surface-street routes.
Mobile tickets and prepaid parking via the Magic app, Ticketmaster, and ParkMobile.
Re-entry on parking: GEICO and Social Garage typically allow re-entry. Some city garages have limits — check individual garage signs.
Accessibility parking in GEICO Garage with ADA placard. Other garages also offer ADA spaces.
EV charging is available in limited spaces at GEICO Garage.
Bag policy: Standard NBA clear-bag policy applies.
Skip driving if:
Yes. The arena was renamed from Amway Center to Kia Center in late 2023. Same venue, same address, same parking.
GEICO Garage: $20-30. Social Garage: $15-25. City garages: $10-20. Independent downtown garages: $10-18. Playoff games and megatour concerts trend higher.
GEICO Garage, connected via enclosed walkway. 2-minute walk from garage to arena concourse.
Church Street station is a 10-minute walk. SunRail runs Monday-Friday only with limited evening service — check the schedule for your event night.
City of Orlando garages and independent downtown garages at $10-20. Metered street parking is free after 6 PM in some zones.
Yes. Downtown Orlando's grid disperses post-event traffic well, so rideshare pickup is faster than at most NBA arenas.
Booking Magic tickets or a Kia Center concert? Check current inventory before rates move closer to event day.
Book Tickets on Vivid SeatsPage last verified: April 2026. Parking rates, SunRail schedules, and arena policies subject to change — confirm at kiacenter.com before your event.
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