1. Parking in Central Auckland
Finding parking in central Auckland is accessible with various options, including CBD car park buildings, on-street parking, and pay-by-plate systems.
Here’s a guide to help you navigate parking in Auckland City Centre.
1.1. On-Street Parking
On-street parking in Auckland City Centre has no time limits, so you can stay as long as you need and only pay for the time you use.
There are three pricing zones; if you park for less than 10 minutes, it’s free.
You can pay for on-street parking at a pay-by-plate machine or the AT Park app.
Starting July 1, paid parking in the Green and Orange Zones extends to Sundays and public holidays.
Charges are $2.50 per hour for the first two hours and $4 per additional hour from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From October 1, overnight paid parking will be introduced in the City Centre Parking Zone.
1.2. Car Park Buildings
Downtown Car Park
- Location: Customs Street West
- Availability: 1172 spaces
- Rates: $5.50 per hour, with a maximum of $24 per day
Civic Car Park
- Location: Entry from Grey’s Avenue or Mayoral Drive
- Availability: 787 spaces
Victoria Street Car Park
- Location: 30 Kitchener St, corner Victoria Street East and Kitchener Street
- Availability: 795 spaces
- Rates: $5 per hour, with a maximum of $24 per day
Fanshawe Street Car Park
- Location: 72-100 Fanshawe St.
Upper Queen Street Car Park
- Location: 20 Upper Queen Street
- Rates: $4 per hour for the first two hours, then $6 per hour
Live parking availability is updated every 60 seconds so that you can check online for the most current information.
1.3. Open-Air Car Parks
Auckland Transport (AT) offers several open-air car parks in central Auckland. These provide additional parking options, often at varying rates.
2. Changes to Parking Prices
As of August 28, 2023, Auckland Transport increased parking charges to adjust for inflation. Here are the new rates:
Zone 1 (Central)
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm: $6 per hour for the first two hours, then $11 per hour
Monday to Friday, 6 pm to 10 pm: $3.5 per hour for the first two hours, then $6 per hour
Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays, 8 am to 10 pm: $3.5 per hour for the first two hours, then $6 per hour
Zone 2 and 4 (Outer)
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm: $4 per hour for the first two hours, then $7 per hour
Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm: $2.5 per hour for the first two hours, then $4 per hour
Zone 3 and 5 (Outer)
Monday to Friday, 8 am to 6 pm: $4.5 per hour for the first two hours, then $8 per hour
Saturday, 8 am to 6 pm: $2.5 per hour for the first two hours, then $4 per hour
Why These Changes?
Auckland Transport faces increasing costs to meet the city’s transport needs. The Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan encourages AT to increase revenue through parking charges.
The changes aim to balance drivers’ needs with the costs of maintaining parking infrastructure, ensuring that those who use the parking spaces help cover the associated expenses.
3. Resident Parking
Currently, no new resident parking permits are available within the city center. Residents with existing permits are not affected by the recent changes.
By managing parking through pricing and time restrictions, Auckland aims to make parking more efficient and fair.
This will help maintain the city’s transportation system while supporting a vibrant urban environment.
