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City street parking

Hourly fees apply 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week.

Christmas and New Year

On-street metered parking will be free around Wellington City (including waterfront) on the following public holidays:

  • Wednesday 25 December 2024 (Christmas Day)
  • Thursday 26 December 2024 (Boxing Day)
  • Wednesday 1 January 2025 (New Year's Day)
  • Thursday 2 January 2025 (Day after New Year's Day)

Clifton Car Park and Tory Street Car Park normal rates will apply (weekend rates apply on public holidays).

Parking locations and fees

Hourly fees apply 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week. On public holidays parking in the central city is free.

How to pay for Pay by Plate parking

Our parking meters accept cash and credit card. You can also pay for parking using your smartphone.

Coin meter locations

Some parking meters in the city accept coins. Find out the locations of our Pay by Plate coin meters.

Parking areas

Parking areas are numbered W01–W37. Find out where the parking areas are in the city.

PayMyPark smartphone app

Download the free app PayMyPark and pay for on-street and coupon parking with your smartphone.

SmartPark Live

SmartPark Live is a GPS-activated parking payment method which is cloud-based and fully hands-free.

Motorcycle parking

There is free motorcycle parking available in the central city – look out for signs with a motorcycle icon.