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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.
🚘 Types of Parking in Central Auckland
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, 2024 — 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, 2024 — overnight paid parking will be introduced in the City Centre Parking Zone.
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.
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.
⚠ 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 is dealing with rising costs to keep the city moving. To help cover these, the Auckland Council’s Long-Term Plan encourages AT to boost income—mainly through parking fees.
The idea is pretty simple: if you use a parking spot, you help pay for the upkeep. These changes aim to keep things fair while still looking after the city’s parking spaces.
🌇 Resident Parking
Right now, new resident parking permits aren’t being given out in the city centre. But if you already have a permit, you’re still good—nothing changes for you.
Auckland is using time limits and pricing to manage parking better. It’s all about keeping things fair, reducing congestion, and helping the city stay easy to move around while staying lively and fun.
🧑💻 More about Parking in New Zealand
Many visitors and tourists are looking for parking their campervans in big cities, therefore at Travel Cars NZ, we have created different parking guides, specially designed for travellers.
