Rice University
- Parking

least favorite part of rice

parking for commuter students is way farther than some residential students, even after you are forced to move off campus due to shortage. our parking is significantly more expensive than University of Houston, and parking enforcement looks to generate revenue. they are really inconsistent with their ticketing

Expensive, but Sometimes Necessary

Parking at Rice is pretty expensive, but if you need to get around Houston a lot, or if you have to commute, it's worth it since Houston is a very car friendly city. Most of the parking lots are pretty far away from the rest of campus, but there's almost always space to park, and there's also shuttles during the week that will take you closer where you need to go. Also, depending on which permit you get, you can park in the closer lots in the evenings and on weekends.

Some Dorms Have It Easier.

You don't really need a car on campus. The shuttles are free and most buildings are within walking distance. For off campus housing students, parking can be a hassle. Some of the lots are rather far away. Many students manage to get convenient parking in lots at residential colleges, but that varies for Northern/Southern colleges.