Parking

Adelaide is a popular place to live, work and visit. To reduce congestion and ensure fair and equitable access to parking for all, the City of Adelaide has a variety of initiatives and options.

If you're driving into our beautiful city, Adelaide has the highest number of available parking spaces and the lowest parking fees of all Australian capital cities. We offer short and long-term parking facilities, both on-street and off-street.

Why not take advantage of all-day parking at our city UPark locations or download our Park Adelaide App for real time on-street availability.

Not sure where to park? View our online parking map for time-limited parking controls. 

There are also options for disability access parking, residential parking and motorbike/scooter parking.

If you’ve received a Parking Expiation Notice, you’ll find information on how to check, pay or dispute it.

Park Adelaide app

Park Adelaide app

The City of Adelaide’s Smart Parking technology and Park Adelaide app enable you to find parking in the city quickly and easily. Learn the benefits here.

Pay by Plate city parking

Pay by Plate city parking

The City of Adelaide’s Pay by Plate parking meters are cashless ticket machines, all you need to know is your number plate!

Parking in the city

Parking in the city

Parking in the city isn’t a hassle with a wide range of options provided by the City of Adelaide. Learn about them here.

Interactive parking map

Interactive parking map

Our interactive parking map can help guide you on where to park on-street for the duration required.

Parking expiation

Parking expiation

Read this page if you’ve received a parking expiation notice from the City of Adelaide. It explains how to check, pay or dispute your fine.

Adelaide Oval event parking informa...

Adelaide Oval event parking information

Stay informed of any temporary parking changes or road closures as a result of events at Adelaide Oval.

Accessible parking

Accessible parking

The City of Adelaide offers a range of provisions for holders of Disability Parking Permits when looking for parking in the City or North Adelaide.

Residential parking permit

Residential parking permit

Certain areas of the city and North Adelaide have limited parking, so preference is given to residents. Find out if you are eligible to apply for a permit, and how to apply.

Parking control alterations

Parking control alterations

On-street parking is a shared community asset, however, demand often exceeds supply, so council must manage it carefully to ensure fair and reasonable access.

Motorcycle parking

Motorcycle parking

Motorcycles and scooters are efficient and convenient transport, especially in the city. Find out the range of parking options available in Adelaide and North Adelaide.

Adelaide Central Market vehicle per...

Adelaide Central Market vehicle permit

Check eligibility criteria for an Adelaide Central Market Vehicle Permit and how to obtain them.

Pay by plate ticket machine feedbac...

Pay by plate ticket machine feedback

Vehicle Compliance Technology

Vehicle Compliance Technology

The City of Adelaide has implemented new compliance technology to deliver a safer approach to the way we monitor parking compliance.

Illegally parked vehicles

Illegally parked vehicles

Illegally parked vehicles can be a public safety issue. If you see an illegally parked vehicle, you can report it for us to investigate.