If you park on the street, be sure to have quarters to put in the parking meters which measure the amount of time you spend in that spot. If you don t put in enough money, you may receive a parking ticket, which is a fee you must pay for not keeping the meter timer running. If you park in a garage, take a ticket from the machine at the gate when you go in and put it in a safe place. Upon exiting the garage, you will usually hand the ticket to the attendant who will then tell you how much money is due. Other garages require that you take your ticket inside to pay a cashier.
Garages usually charge by the hour or by the day.
You do not need to tip parking attendants unless they park your car for you. Most malls, shopping centers, and other businesses offer free parking in their garages or parking lots. At museums, national parks and attractions, and amusement parks, you may have to pay to park in a parking lot, but many restaurants and other attractions offer free parking, street parking or valet parking. If you choose valet parking, an attendant will park your car for you and retrieve it when you are ready to leave. A small gratuity can be given to the attendant in addition to any costs involved.