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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

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 about parking at Orange settings, visit our COVID-19 Services and facilities page.

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.