Parking in Central Auckland Central Auckland
Parking options in Central Auckland include our CBD carpark buildings and on-street parking where you can pay by plate.
Live parking availability
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During peak times, availability can change rapidly.
Useful links
- On-street parking in Auckland’s city centre
- Upcoming changes to on-street parking
- Monthly lease parking
Downtown car park
Downtown car park building. Customs Street West, Auckland City Centre. Casual fees $5.50 per hour with maximum of $24 per day.
Civic car park
Civic Car park building. Entry from Greys Avenue or Mayoral Drive, Auckland City Centre.
Victoria Street car park
Victoria Street car park, 30 Kitchener St, corner Victoria Street East and Kitchener Street, Auckland City Centre. Casual fees $5 per hour with maximum of $24 per day.
Upper Queen Street
20 Upper Queen Street. Casual fees $4 per hour for the first two hours, then $6 per hour.
On-street parking in Auckland’s city centre
When parking on the street in Auckland’s city centre:
- There are no time limits – stay as long as you like and pay only for what you need.
- You’ll pay lower prices for shorter stays.
- You don’t need to pay if you’re parking for less than 10 minutes.
How to pay for on-street parking
On-street parking is pay by plate. Always check the nearest pay-by-plate machine for parking rates and hours of enforcement.
Find out more about Pay-by-plate parking or pay using the AT Park app.
Parking fees
| Blue zone | Under 2 hours | Over 2 hours |
| Weekdays, 8am to 6pm | $6 per hour | $11 per additional hour |
| Weekdays, 6pm to 10pm | $3.50 per hour | $6 per additional hour |
| Weekends and public holidays, 8am to 10pm | $3.50 per hour | $6 per additional hour |
| Green zone | Under 2 hours | Over 2 hours |
| Weekdays, 8am to 6pm | $4.50 per hour | $8 per additional hour |
| Weekends and public holidays, 8am to 6pm | $2.50 per hour | $4 per additional hour |
| Orange zone | Under 2 hours | Over 2 hours |
| Weekdays, 8am to 6pm | $4 per hour | $7 per additional hour |
| Weekends and public holidays, 8am to 6pm | $2.50 per hour | $4 per additional hour |
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