Overview & Suitability
The 234 MLK Lot is a conveniently located, open-air surface parking facility in Savannah, Georgia. Managed by the Parking Management Company (PMC) under the brand parkingmgt.com, this lot serves as the primary parking area for the Old Savannah Distillery and the adjacent Old Town Trolley Welcome Center. The lot is fully paved and is highly suitable for standard passenger vehicles, minivans, and SUVs. It offers immediate access to local tour departures, making it a perfect spot for families and tourists exploring downtown Savannah's Yamacraw Village and the surrounding Historic District.
Access, Dimensions & Clearance
As an outdoor surface lot, the facility features unlimited overhead clearance, making it highly accommodating for taller vehicles, conversion vans, and large SUVs. Vehicle access is straightforward and situated directly off Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. The entrance is wide and easy to navigate, with clearly marked driving lanes and regular-sized parking spaces designed to ensure stress-free entry and exit.
Parking Rates, Tariffs & Booking
Parking rates generally average around $6.00 per hour or a flat rate of up to $30.00 for daily parking, depending on local events. For customers of the Old Town Trolley Tours and visitors purchasing tickets on-site, discounted or complimentary parking options may be available depending on your tour package. Payment is easily processed on arrival using PMC Pay; visitors can simply scan the QR codes posted on signs around the lot or text the provided number. This mobile-friendly system accepts major credit cards, Apple Pay, and Google Pay with no app download required.
Security & Amenities
- No-App Mobile Payments: Quick pay-by-phone system via PMC Pay by scanning a QR code or texting.
- License Plate Recognition (LPR): Seamless enforcement and ticketless entry; your license plate acts as your parking pass.
- Security Audits: Regularly monitored and audited by uniformed PMC lot associates.
- Convenient Lighting: Open 24/7 with lighting to ensure accessibility and convenience at any time of day or night.
Strategic Alternative
This parking lot acts as an exceptional strategic starting point for exploring Savannah. Positioned directly across the street from the main Savannah Visitor Center, it is also a short walk to the MLK Jr. Arena and local downtown restaurants. Parking here and embarking on a Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour allows you to avoid high-priced parking garages and difficult street parking deeper within the narrow, historic streets of Savannah.
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