Coins accepted are 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 (no change given).
Cards accepted are Visa, Mastercard, Solo and Maestro.
Controlled parking zones
Monday to Sunday 8am to 6pm
Maximum stay 5 hours
There is no charge for the first hour, but you must register your vehicle with MiPermit to get a digital ticket.
Digital tickets can only be purchased on:
- the MiPermit app,
- the MiPermit website, or
- by texting or calling MiPermit on 0333 123 6006.
Pay and stay prices for the controlled parking zones:
- Zone 1 (C1)
- Zone 2 (C2)
- Zone 3 (C3)
- Zone 5 (C5)
| Duration (up to) | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | Free |
| 2 hours | £1.50 |
| 2 hours | £3 |
| 4 hours | £4.50 |
| 5 hours | £6 |
Civic centre
Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
On event days, parking tariffs may vary and will apply to all visitors, including blue badge holders. For more information, please check travel advice for major events in advance.
| Duration (up to) | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | £3.50 |
| 2 hours | £4.80 |
| 3 hours | £6 |
| 4 hours | £7 |
| 5 hours | £8 |
| 6 hours | £9 |
| 7 hours | £10 |
| 8 hours | £12 |
| 9 hours | £16 |
| 10 hours | £16 |
| 12 hours | £16 |
| 6pm to 8pm | £3.50 |
There are short and long stay parking bays in this area. Please check the signs for more information.
Outer city centre
There are short and long stay parking bays in this area. Please check the signs for more information.
Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
| Duration (up to) | Price |
|---|---|
| 1 hour | £3.50 |
| 2 hours | £4.50 |
| 3 hours | £5.50 |
| 4 hours | £6.50 |
| 5 hours | £7.50 |
| 6 hours | £8.50 |
| 7 hours | £9.50 |
| 8 hours | £10.50 |
| 9 hours | £14 |
| 10 hours | £14 |
Butetown North
There are short and long stay parking bays in this area. Please check the signs for more information.
Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
| Duration (up to) | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £1.50 |
| 1 hour | £2.50 |
| 2 hours | £3.50 |
| 3 hours | £4.50 |
| 4 hours | £5.50 |
| 5 hours | £6.50 |
| 6 hours | £7.50 |
| 7 hours | £8.50 |
| 8 hours | £10 |
| 10 hours | £12 |
Schooner Way and Hemingway Road
There are short and long stay parking bays in this area. Please check the signs for more information.
Monday to Saturday 8am to 8pm
Sunday 10am to 5pm
| Duration (up to) | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £1.50 |
| 1 hour | £2.50 |
| 2 hours | £3.50 |
| 3 hours | £4.50 |
| 4 hours | £5.50 |
| 5 hours | £6.50 |
| 6 hours | £7.50 |
| 7 hours | £8.50 |
| 8 hours | £10 |
| 10 hours | £12 |
Porth Teigr
Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm
Sunday 8am to 6pm
Maximum stay 3 hours, no return within 2 hours.
| Duration (up to) | Price |
|---|---|
| 30 minutes | £1.50 |
| 1 hour | £2.50 |
| 2 hours | £3.50 |
| 3 hours | £4.50 |
What to do if a pay and display machine is not working
You will still need to pay using another method. A fault with a machine is not a valid reason to not pay.
You may still receive a fine if you do not.
Cashless Parking
Many areas within Cardiff are now part of the cashless parking scheme. This means you can obtain parking time by telephone, on the internet or on an app on your phone (Android and iPhone only - search for MiPermit).
Where the cashless scheme applies notices on the pay and display machines will explain how to obtain virtual parking time. For further information, or to set up an account, you can visit MiPermit or phone 0333 123 6006.
Please note that if you obtain parking time in advance this does not guarantee a parking space.
Terms and conditions apply.
Contact us
For all car parking enquiries, please contact us.
