đź’µ How to Use the Parking Pricing Prediction Tool

SmartParkSD – Know What You’ll Pay Before You Park

🔍 Step 1: Enter Your Destination

Start by typing in an address into the search bar at the top, or tap “Use My Location.”

🧭 You’ll get pricing predictions based on location, day, and time.

🗓️ Step 2: Calculate Current Day & Time

It wll automatically calculate when you expect to park.
The pricing engine uses this to forecast likely meter costs.

  • Defaults to current time and date

đź“… Rates may vary based on weekday vs. weekend, time of day, and events.

đź“Ť Step 3: View Predicted Prices on the Map

See price markers popular and pricy meters

  • đź’˛ Estimated hourly rate (e.g., $1.25/hr)
  • Price may vary by meter, zone, or time period

🔄 Pricing adjusts dynamically in some areas—our tool reflects that.

đź“Š Step 4: Explore Cost Breakdown

Each marker popup may include:

  • Predicted rate
  • Time-based pricing chart
  • Peak vs. off-peak comparison
  • Maximum duration limits (if any)

đź’ˇ This helps you avoid surprises or hidden costs.

✍️ Step 5: Give Feedback

Noticed a wrong price or rate? Help us improve:

đź‘Ť It matched actual cost
👎 It didn’t
đź“ť Optional comment to explain

Real-world feedback helps refine pricing accuracy.

âť“ Need Help?

Have a question or issue? Contact support or send feedback directly through the app.

SmartParkSD’s pricing prediction lets you park smarter, not pricier.
Plan ahead and budget with confidence.