Vancouver Street Parking

Vancouver paid parking map: street parking zones, rates and PayByPhone zone numbers

Zones in view

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  • Paid now · under $4/hr
  • Paid now · $4/hr or more
  • Free now (outside 9 AM–10 PM)
  • No parking now (turn on in Filters)
  • Motorcycles only
  • Accessible parking
  • Electric vehicles only

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City of Vancouver data · updated Oct 26, 2026

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How to pay

Paying for street parking in Vancouver

Every metered block has a 5-digit zone number. Pay with an app, by card at the meter or pay station, or by phone. Coins are no longer accepted.

  1. Find the zone number

    It’s the 5-digit number on the parking sign and on the meter or pay station, like 56130. On the map, tap any dot to see it.

  2. Pay by app, card or phone

    Use the PayByPhone or HotSpot app with the zone number and your licence plate, pay by credit or debit card at the meter or pay station, or call PayByPhone at 604-909-7275.

  3. Mind the limits

    Stay within the posted maximum and never park during a rush-hour or posted no-parking period. App and pay-station sessions are tied to your plate, so there’s no receipt to display.

Neighbourhoods

Explore by neighbourhood

Jump the map to an area to compare daytime rates and find a zone. Counts and rate ranges come from the City’s open data.

Rules

Good to know before you park

The essentials from the City of Vancouver’s parking by-laws. The signs on the block always take precedence.

  • Paid 9 AM–10 PM, every day

    Meters apply seven days a week, including Sundays and statutory holidays. Metered spaces are free from 10 PM to 9 AM unless a sign says otherwise.

  • Rush-hour tow-away zones

    Many busy streets ban parking on weekday mornings and afternoons. Times vary by block, and vehicles can be towed. The map hides these zones while the ban is on; turn on “No parking now” in the map’s filters to see them as red rings.

  • Respect the time limit

    Most meters allow 2 hours; some allow 3 or more. You can’t stay past the posted limit, and the app won’t sell time beyond it.

  • Unsigned residential streets

    From 8 AM to 6 PM you can park for up to 3 hours on a block you don’t live on. A vehicle left on the street for more than 14 days can be treated as abandoned.

Guides

Parking guides

Practical, sourced answers for the places and situations that trip drivers up.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers to the most common Vancouver street-parking questions.

How much does street parking cost in Vancouver?

Meter rates range from $0.75 to $6.50 an hour between 9 AM and 6 PM, and from $0.75 to $4.00 an hour between 6 PM and 10 PM. The most common daytime rates are $1.50 and $2.00, and the downtown core is the most expensive. The City sets rates by demand and reviews them once a year. Tap any zone on the map to see its rate.

When is street parking free in Vancouver?

Metered spaces are free from 10 PM to 9 AM every day. Meters are in effect from 9 AM to 10 PM seven days a week, including Sundays and statutory holidays. Posted restrictions such as rush-hour bans still apply, so always check the sign.

How do I pay for street parking in Vancouver?

Use the PayByPhone or HotSpot app with the 5-digit zone number and your licence plate, pay by credit or debit card at the meter or pay station, or call PayByPhone at 604-909-7275. Meters and pay stations stopped accepting coins on April 27, 2026.

What is a PayByPhone zone number?

It's the 5-digit number (for example, 56130) that identifies a metered block or part of a block. You'll find it on the parking sign and on the meter or pay station. The map shows the zone number for every metered block in the city.

How long can I park at a meter?

It depends on the block. Most meters allow 2 hours, some allow 3 hours or more, and a few have no time limit. You can't stay in the space past the posted limit, and the app won't sell time beyond it. Tap a zone on the map to see its limit.

What happens if I don't pay or stay too long?

You can be ticketed. Parking officers patrol seven days a week, and tickets can also arrive by mail. Parking during a rush-hour or other posted no-parking period can also get your vehicle towed.

Is this an official City of Vancouver website?

No. Vancouver Street Parking is an independent, unofficial map built from the City of Vancouver's open parking-meter data, last updated October 26, 2026. It isn't affiliated with the City or PayByPhone, and the signs on the street always take precedence.