Parking in Vancouver
The City of Vancouver manages parking to balance the needs of residents, commuters, and visitors.
The City has rules about:
- Where you can park
- How much it costs to park
- How to report parking-related issues
By following the rules, you can help maintain a smooth flow of traffic throughout Vancouver.
Pay to park at parking meters by phone, credit card, or coins. Sign up online or by phone.
Find parking spots in Vancouver including paid parking at parking meters and parking lots.
Vehicles parked in residential parking zones must have a valid parking permit. Learn how to get one.
Learn why the City tickets and tows vehicles, and how parking bylaws impact public safety and the flow of transportation.
Find out about how to meet the parking needs of your business. Learn about commercial loading zones and lanes, tour-bus parking, reserving metered spaces for commercial use and adding and removing parking meters.