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Learn about Brisbane’s metered parking zones, their fees and how to use a parking meter.

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How much is parking in Brisbane?

What you pay for parking across Brisbane can vary depending on the:

  • location – there are 3 parking zones and each has its own rate 
  • time of day – off-peak and free periods apply in some zones  
  • day of the week – weekday and weekend rates can vary 
  • duration of parking – capped fees are available at some meters. 

Always check street parking signs to confirm if you’re in a metered zone and its hours of operation. Nearby meters will display the hourly charge for parking, as well as the times parking fees apply.

You can pay for on-street parking: 

Free 15-minute parking

Fifteen-minute free parking is available in more than 7,500 on-street spaces and in Council car parks

You still need to enter your vehicle registration at a meter or register your parking session in the CellOPark app.

If you don’t register your parking session, you could receive a fine.

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Parking zones and fees

Whether you’re parking on-street or in a Council car park, always check meters and signs for fees and conditions. 

Parking fees are based on Brisbane’s 3 parking zones.

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Note

If you park your motorcycle in a standard car park (rather than a designated motorcycle bay), you’ll have to pay the meter or car park fee for a car. 

Learn more about motorcycle and scooter parking.

Paying at parking meters

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Did you know?

You don’t need to display a parking ticket on your vehicle.

We validate your parking session by your number plate.

1 Check the parking zone for restrictions

Once you’ve found a spot, check the nearest parking signs to confirm your parking is permitted.

2 Find a meter

Look for a blue ‘Pay here’ sign. Check the zone number on the meter matches the zone number on the parking signs.

3 Read the screen for fees and limits

Check the meter screen for hours you can park, time limits and capped fees.

4 Enter your registration plate number

Use the keypad to enter in your registration plate number.

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Tip

Don’t enter any spaces between characters (e.g. ABC123 not ABC 123).

5 Select parking duration

Follow the prompts. Remember, you’ll need to select if you’re parking for less than 15 minutes.

6 Pay for parking

Parking meters in Brisbane accept cashless payments only.  

Tap and go

Tap your card or device against the external card reader to pay using Visa PayWave and Mastercard PayPass.
 

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For more information, read the Parking meters terms and conditions.

Paying with CellOPark app

CellOPark Australia is Council’s contracted mobile payment service provider and is a convenient way to pay for parking using your mobile device. CellOPark Australiaopens in a new tab offers a range of payment methods for paid parking zones and parking at Brisbane City Council car parks. CellOPark Australia provides this service on behalf of Council.

Register

To pay for a parking session from your mobile device, you will need to register as a CellOPark Australia user. 

CellOPark app

Download the CellOPark app for free and pay using your device. 
 

1 Check the parking zone for restrictions

Once you’ve found a spot, check the nearest parking signs to confirm your parking is permitted.

2 Open CellOPark Australia app

Select Brisbane as your location in the app.

3 Follow app prompts

Complete the required steps in the app to start your parking session.

  • Enter the correct zone number (look for the number on the parking sign).
  • Select start or scan the QR code located on the side of the parking meter or sign post to start your session automatically. 
4 Pay for parking

End your session when you leave to pay for the time you’ve parked. 

  • Select stop in the app or websiteopens in a new tab, or
  • phone CellOPark’s automated phone payment service on 07 5646 5222. You must use the mobile number linked to the account. Your account is charged only for the time you use.
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Note

Parking sessions end automatically when the maximum time for your zone is up or paid parking hours are over (e.g. in a 4P zone, sessions won’t last more than four hours).

Learn more about parking session time limitsopens in a new tab.

Frequently asked questions