Where to park in Bristol

Car Park Finder

Use Car Park Finder to search for car parks using up to four criteria:

• the car park name, operator, or type
• whether there are bays for disabled drivers
• the area of Bristol the car park is located
• the maximum stay time period

You can also use Car Parks 4U as a car park finder.

Pay & Display

Pay and Display parking bays operate in much of central Bristol. Parking in these bays is subject to:

• specified hours,
• specified duration, and
• payment of a charge.

These conditions are marked on signs adjacent to the bays and on the pay machines.

RingGo - pay to park by phone

Payment can now be made in a number of locations around Bristol, to park using your mobile phone.  Find out how to use RingGo or for further details and to register for the system online go to www.myringgo.co.uk or telephone 0117 341 9000 (RingGo will ask for your credit card details).

Motorcycle Parking

An information leaflet showing the Motorcycle and Scooter parking in Bristol City Centre can be obtained from Parking Services or downloaded from the related documents section below.

Visit the Council's Motorcycles webpage for details about motorcycling policies and the Motorcycle Safety page for advice on safer travel.

What is a Controlled Parking Zone?

Controlled Parking Zones (CPZs) are created to restrict parking to those with the appropriate permits or allowances. For example, Residents Permits enable local residents to park but discourages commuter parking.

The Central Bristol CPZ was established in 1993, with parking bays operated on a Residents Permit and Pay and Display basis. Residents of specific streets are eligible to apply for a permit. Please contact Parking Services to check your eligibility.

Contact details

For further information on parking in Bristol:

E-mail: Parking Services
Telephone: 0117 922 2198 (8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday)
Fax: 0117 922 3393

Write to: Parking Services, Bristol City Council, PO Box 480, Bristol, BS99 7AE