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Parking

We provide a range of parking services and facilities to make accessing the city and suburbs easy and safe.

Fees update

Free parking on Matariki
On street metered parking is free around Wellington City on Matariki (Friday 24 June). Normal parking fees will still apply on Saturday and Sunday.

Reduced fees due to COVID-19
From 21 March to 30 June 2022 parking fees are reduced to:

  • $1 per hour parking on weekends (3-hour limit)
  • $1 per hour parking on weekdays between 5pm and 8pm (3-hour limit)

For more information visit our COVID-19 section.

Parking tickets

Find out about parking infringements and how to pay or appeal your parking ticket.

Central city street parking

There are about 3300 on-street Pay by Space parking spaces in the central city. Hourly fees apply 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

Resident parking

Resident parking areas allow people who live in busy streets to park near their homes.

Coupon parking

Coupon parking zones allow you to park for longer than 2 hours near the central city. Coupon parking rules apply Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm.

Council-owned car park buildings and areas

Find a car park building or area in the central city and on the waterfront.

Business and trade parking

Businesses can apply for a loading zone permit or trade parking coupons.

Mobility parking

Find out about mobility parking spaces around the city and how to apply for a mobility permit.

Towed vehicles

What to do and who to contact if your vehicle has been towed in Wellington City.

Parking on a footpath

If you park on a footpath, you may receive a ticket.