Edinburgh Resident Parking Permit Price Increase Proposed in New Budget

Edinburgh parking permit costs might jump up soon. City councillors are thinking about it right now. Resident permits could rise by 3% to 6%. Visitor permits may increase by nearly 17%.

The priciest permit could reach £994 yearly. This is for big, polluting cars in central Edinburgh. It means a 6.6% price increase. Small motorbike permits in the center could hit £91.70. That marks a 3.62% increase.

A large vehicle permit outside the center could cost £458. This also reflects a 6.6% rise. Small motorbikes outside the center might cost £45.40 yearly. They would experience a 3.65% increase.

Diesel vehicle permit registration may rise too. Currently, it costs £60 per year. It could increase to £70, a 16.67% rise. Visitor permit costs are also expected to increase greatly. These permits come in 30-minute blocks.

In the city center, a 30-minute permit could cost £1.49. This means a 12.88% increase. Outside the center, permits could go up to £1.01. It equals a 12.22% jump.

Further from the center, permits might reach £0.92. It’s about a 10.84% increase. The biggest change is for visitor permits in “priority” areas. A half-hour permit may rise 17.39% to about 27 pence.