Birmingham city centre has plenty of parking spaces - over 24,000 of them to be exact! The choice of parking includes multi-storey car parks, on-street parking and short /long stay parking.
Parking in Birmingham city centre is easier than you might think. There are more than 3,000 parking spaces in central Birmingham, so you're never more than a few minutes' walk from the huge selection of shops, restaurants, and activities the city has to offer.
Most streets have metered on-street parking options, which require payment for parking Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. (Local's tip: on-street parking is free on the weekends!)
Is there free parking in Birmingham city Centre on Sunday?
Parking is often free on Sundays in Birmingham's city centre. However, it's advisable to check with specific car parks, as policies may vary, and some may still charge fees on Sundays. Always look for signs or information at the parking facility to confirm whether Sunday parking is indeed free at your chosen location.
Some street parking spots in downtown Birmingham are free after 5 p.m. on weekdays and on the weekends. To locate these spots, look for city signage that says drivers must pay between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.
How do you pay for parking in Birmingham city Centre?
If you have a phone with mobile internet access, you can use the myRingGo site to pay for your parking. Login at www.myRingGo.co.uk/park and complete the details. You can use the same link from a standard pc or other internet connected device.
Charging hours are 8am to 7:30pm, every day except Christmas Day and bank holidays. If you display your Blue Badge, parking is free at pay and display on-street parking bays (with no time limits).
The Birmingham congestion charge is, much like the ULEZ or London Congestion Charge, designed to lessen traffic and emissions in the city centre. The zone targets high polluting vehicles and, outside of London, is one of the UK's most extensive emission zones, covering all vehicle types.
Birmingham airport, the International Station and the National Exhibition Centre are all on the same site (perhaps campus would be a better description) and the demand for parking for exhibitions has long led to very expensive "NEC" car parks.
The car park is also well-maintained and secure, with CCTV in operation at all times. This means that visitors can rest assured that their vehicle will be safe while they're away shopping.
Do you have to pay to drive through Birmingham city Centre?
The charge is of £8 per day for cars, vans and taxis or £50 a day for coaches, buses and HGVs. We enforce Birmingham's Clean Air Zone using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) which record the registration plate of vehicles travelling within the A4540 Middleway (but not the Middleway itself).
How do I pay the congestion charge in Birmingham City Centre?
You can pay online using the Government's payment system, or you can call the Government's Clean Air Zone team on 0300 029 8888 for assistance. Please do not contact Birmingham City Council as we cannot process your payments.
Use the Parking Locator to view a map of all the parking locations and find the location that best meets your needs. The Birmingham Parking Authority manages over 8,300 spaces that are available for monthly permit holders and daily parkers.
You'll find a zone number listed on a sticker on parking meters around Birmingham, AL Parking. Enter that zone number onto the ParkMobile app to quickly pay for parking. Where can I download the ParkMobile app? The ParkMobile app is free to download on the App Store and Google Play Store.
You can reserve a guaranteed, convenient parking space in Birmingham New Street Station from £1.10/hour, £5.70/day or monthly parking from just £66.10.
What is the single yellow line parking in Birmingham?
Single yellow lines mean no waiting or parking during the times shown on nearby signs or at the entrance to a controlled parking zone. There are no standard times or rules so you must always check the signs before waiting or parking.
There is limited free parking on certain streets in Center City. For example, you can find free parking near Rittenhouse Square on Locust Street and Spruce Street. There are comparatively lesser free parking spots near Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, but you can still find spots on Chestnut Street.
