SpotHero Parking MCP. Book spots and manage rates across 400+ cities.
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SpotHero Parking connects your AI agent to a massive North American parking marketplace. Search for available spots across 400+ cities by coordinates and time range.
You can compare real-time rates using `get_pricing`, book reservations instantly with `book_parking`, or manage existing bookings via `cancel_reservation`—all through natural conversation.
What your AI agents can do
Book parking
Creates and confirms a new parking reservation using required spot ID, times, payment info, and vehicle details.
Cancel reservation
Cancels an active parking booking and checks the policy to determine if a refund is possible.
Get garage details
Retrieves specific operational data, amenities, hours, and contact information for a single garage location.
Search for open parking spots by providing a location and time range using search_parking.
Get dynamic, real-time pricing comparisons for specific durations via the get_pricing tool.
Create a finalized reservation using book_parking, which requires vehicle details and payment information.
View, update vehicle info for, or cancel current bookings using get_reservation, list_reservations, or cancel_reservation.
Retrieve specific data—like amenities, hours, and contact details—for a known garage via get_garage_details.
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SpotHero Parking: 10 Tools for Urban Mobility Management
These tools allow your AI client to handle the full lifecycle of parking management—from searching availability and comparing rates to booking, updating, and canceling reservations.
019d760bbook parking
Creates and confirms a new parking reservation using required spot ID, times, payment info, and vehicle details.
019d760bcancel reservation
Cancels an active parking booking and checks the policy to determine if a refund is possible.
019d760bget garage details
Retrieves specific operational data, amenities, hours, and contact information for a single garage location.
019d760bget pricing
Calculates dynamic parking rates by comparing costs for a spot over a defined duration before booking.
019d760bget reservation
Fetches all specific details, including location and cost breakdown, for an existing reservation ID.
019d760bget spot details
Provides comprehensive information and current pricing data for a single identified parking spot.
019d760blist reservations
Retrieves a list of all parking reservations associated with the account, optionally filtered by status (upcoming, past).
019d760bsearch events
Finds local events that might impact expected parking demand or change nearby pricing rates.
019d760bsearch parking
Locates available parking spots near a specified geographic coordinate for a given time window in ISO 8601 format.
019d760bupdate vehicle info
Modifies the vehicle's make, model, or license plate number attached to an existing reservation.
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What you can do with this MCP connector
SpotHero connects your AI agent to a massive North American parking marketplace. You can find spots across 400+ cities, check rates, and manage bookings—all through natural chat. When you need to plan where you're gonna park, you use search_parking; just feed it the coordinates and the time range in ISO 8601 format, and it finds open spots near you.
If you want more neighborhood context before committing, run search_events to see what major local happenings might be spiking demand or messing with nearby pricing rates.
Before you lock down a spot, you gotta know the price. You calculate dynamic parking rates for any defined time duration using get_pricing. This tool lets you compare costs across multiple options without actually booking anything. If you're looking at one specific location, get_spot_details gives you deep info and current pricing data right there.
For a full rundown of a garage—like the hours, amenities, or who to call—you hit up get_garage_details.
Ready to book? You create a final reservation using book_parking, but you've gotta supply the required spot ID, the times, your payment details, and all the vehicle info. Once that's done, you can manage what you booked. To see everything you’re paying for or tracking, run list_reservations to get a list of all your bookings; it lets you filter by status—upcoming or past.
If you need the deep dive on one specific booking, use get_reservation. This pulls every detail and cost breakdown associated with an existing reservation ID. If your car changes—maybe you swapped out the plates or model—you modify that data using update_vehicle_info attached to a current spot. And if your plans change fast, you cancel it clean with cancel_reservation, which also checks the policy for any possible refund.
This suite of tools lets you find spots, check costs, and handle every step—from searching coordinates to modifying vehicle details—without leaving your AI agent.
How SpotHero Parking MCP Works
- 1 Subscribe to the server on Vinkius and supply your SpotHero Partner API Key and Base URL credentials.
- 2 Your AI client invokes a tool, like
search_parking, specifying parameters (e.g., location coordinates and ISO 8601 time range). - 3 The server executes the request against the SpotHero API and returns structured data—be it available spot IDs, calculated pricing, or reservation confirmations.
The bottom line is that your AI agent handles all the required context switching and API calls needed to complete a complex booking workflow.
Who Is SpotHero Parking MCP For?
Logistics managers who hate manual coordination. Event staff who need guaranteed parking for attendees. Navigation app developers building real-time routing features. If your job involves coordinating multiple vehicles or groups across an urban area, this is for you.
Books and updates reservations for company delivery vehicles or employee cars using book_parking and update_vehicle_info.
Searches for available spots (search_parking) near venues and checks expected rate spikes by running search_events.
Integrates real-time cost data from get_pricing directly into a route planning interface, improving the user experience on arrival.
What Changes When You Connect
- Stop guessing on cost. Before booking, run
get_pricingto compare dynamic rates for a spot over several hours so you know the total expected expense. - Don't waste time cross-referencing maps and websites. Use
search_parkingwith coordinates and a time range to get immediate options and availability data. - Need to change your car? Instead of calling support, call the
update_vehicle_infotool to swap out the plate or model on an existing reservation instantly. - Pre-planning for big events is easy. Run
search_eventsfirst; it tells you if a concert or game nearby will spike parking rates by 20% or more. - Full lifecycle management happens in one flow. Use
list_reservationsto see everything, then useget_reservationto get the specific details needed for checkout. - Access local knowledge instantly. Use
get_garage_detailsto check if a spot has an elevator or if it's open on holidays before you try to book.
Real-World Use Cases
Planning a conference with limited time
The event organizer needs parking for 50 people near the convention center. Instead of calling five different parking lots, they ask their agent to run search_parking for the full date range. The agent returns spots filtered by availability and then uses get_pricing to calculate a bulk estimate, allowing the coordinator to book everything via book_parking in one go.
A delivery driver's last-minute change
The fleet manager realizes the company swapped out the usual black Honda Civic for an SUV. Instead of calling customer service, they simply instruct their agent to run update_vehicle_info on the existing reservation ID. The reservation is updated instantly with zero downtime.
Checking if a spot is still worth it
A user found an old booking confirmation but wants to check the current rate before leaving home. They run get_spot_details and compare the returned pricing data against the original cost listed on their reservation, making sure they aren't overpaying.
Handling unexpected city events
A team is meeting downtown but needs to know if a festival changes parking rates. They first run search_events and see that a major market is happening nearby, which means the agent must factor in a 30% rate increase when running subsequent get_pricing calls.
The Tradeoffs
Trying to book without checking rates
A user blindly runs book_parking based on an old quote, only finding out at checkout that the price has jumped 25% because of a sudden local event.
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Always run get_pricing first. This tool gives you real-time rate data for your specific duration and location before you attempt to book anything with book_parking.
Assuming the spot is available
A user sees a spot ID online but attempts to proceed directly to booking without verifying its status or time window.
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First, use search_parking with coordinates and ISO 8601 times to confirm availability. Only then should you attempt to call get_spot_details before running the final book_parking tool.
Mixing up reservation types
A user tries to modify a booking by calling an endpoint meant for general location details, causing the request to fail due to missing ID parameters.
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Always start by using list_reservations or get_reservation to get the exact Reservation ID. Then use that ID when calling tools like update_vehicle_info.
When It Fits, When It Doesn't
Use this server if your workflow involves multi-step, data-dependent decisions about physical location services (i.e., finding a spot and calculating the cost and paying for it). You need to coordinate availability (search_parking), pricing (get_pricing), and execution (book_parking) in one sequence.
Don't use this if your goal is simply to read static information, like checking standard garage hours. For that, get_garage_details works well. If you just need general travel directions without booking, a simple map service is fine. The key difference is the financial transaction and state change: this server handles the 'commit' phase, which requires payment details and confirmation.
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Available Capabilities
Finding guaranteed parking shouldn't involve switching between three different websites.
Right now, if you need to park for an event, you start on Google Maps. You find a few spots, click through the details, then open a separate booking site, enter your car plate number manually, and finally, pay via a different payment gateway. It's tedious, and prices change between tabs.
With this MCP server, your agent handles that entire sequence in one conversation. You just say: 'Find me parking for 4 people near the stadium tomorrow.' The system runs `search_parking`, compares rates with `get_pricing`, and gives you a final list of options ready to book using `book_parking`.
SpotHero Parking MCP Server: Book spots and manage reservations.
The old way meant manually checking the status, then calling support to update a car detail if you changed vehicles. You’d spend minutes on hold or filling out forms just because your vehicle details were slightly off.
Now, tell your agent: 'Change the vehicle info for reservation SH-99887.' The system hits `update_vehicle_info` instantly. It's direct; it gets the job done without any human intervention.
Common Questions About SpotHero Parking MCP
How do I find available parking spots using search_parking? +
You must provide coordinates and a time range in ISO 8601 format. The tool returns IDs of available spots, which you can then use with get_spot_details for more info.
Can I check the final cost before calling book_parking? +
Absolutely. Use get_pricing. This function compares dynamic rates for a specific duration, ensuring you know the total price before committing to a reservation via book_parking.
What is the difference between get_spot_details and get_garage_details? +
get_spot_details gives information about one specific, booked spot. get_garage_details provides broader operational data for the entire physical garage facility.
If I change my car, do I need to cancel and rebook? +
No. Use the update_vehicle_info tool. It modifies your existing reservation details directly without requiring a cancellation or new booking process.
When using `search_parking`, what time format do I need for the start and end times? +
The API requires ISO 8601 format for all date/time inputs. Make sure your agent passes timestamps like YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SSZ to prevent search failures.
If I call `book_parking` and the spot suddenly becomes unavailable, what should I expect? +
The server returns a specific 'NOT_AVAILABLE' status code. Your agent needs to catch this failure and prompt the user to try an alternative location or time slot.
Does calling `cancel_reservation` provide information on refund eligibility? +
Yes, cancel_reservation checks and returns the exact cancellation policy for that booking ID. You'll see all details regarding refunds and any associated fees.
What is the scope of areas covered by the `search_parking` tool? +
The server accesses data across over 400 North American cities. Just provide specific coordinates for the location you want to check availability in.
How do I book a parking spot via the API? +
Use the book_parking action. You need the spot_id, start/end times, a valid payment method ID, and vehicle details (plate, make, model) in JSON format.
Can I compare prices for different spots? +
Yes! Use search_parking to get a list of spots with their total costs, or use get_pricing to check the specific rate for a single spot over a duration.
How do I cancel a reservation? +
Use the cancel_reservation action with the reservation_id. Check SpotHero's policy for refund timelines.
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