In short
- 1P = one hour, 2P = two hours, 4P, and a plain P = unlimited. The clock starts when you arrive.
- Paid zones: $5.60 an hour for Zones 1 and 2 (maximum), in the UPark App app or at the meter.
- Outside the hours on the sign, parking is free and unrestricted. On locally recognised public holidays, bays signposted Mon to Fri (paid or free) need no ticket and have no time limit. No Stopping, loading, bus, taxi and permit rules still apply, and Adelaide Oval event restrictions still run.
- The limit runs from when you park, and you cannot reset it by buying a new ticket or moving a few bays. Park Safe photographs time-stamped images to track stay length.
The P number
| Sign | Means |
|---|---|
| 1P | 1 hour |
| 2P | 2 hours |
| 4P | 4 hours |
| Ticket | Pay for the time you park |
| Area Parking | 2 hours across the signed area unless signed otherwise |
The limit runs from when you park, and you cannot reset it by buying a new ticket or moving a few bays. Park Safe photographs time-stamped images to track stay length.
Paid zones
A sign that says Ticket, Meter or Ticket/Phone means you pay during the hours shown. City of Adelaide takes payment in the UPark App app.
Scan the QR code on the ticket machine or use app.customer.upark.com. No account is needed, and an optional SMS expiry reminder costs $0.30. Ticket machines are cashless (Visa or Mastercard, card or wallet) and no card fee is added.
| Area | Rate |
|---|---|
| Zones 1 and 2 (maximum) | $5.60 an hour |
| Zone 3 (maximum) | $3.50 an hour |
| Weekend flat rate (maximum) | $5.60 per time limit |
These are the maximum rates in the 2026-27 fees schedule; check the UPark App for the rate at your bay.
When it is free
Other free parking in Adelaide
- Time-limited bays signposted Mon to Fri are free with no time limit on locally recognised public holidays
- Free-limit 1P signs are free between the signed hours
- Limited free on-street motorcycle parking in the city
- Disability Parking Permit holders get extra time in time-limited bays
Hours and public holidays
Typical CBD time-limit and ticket signs apply 7am to 10pm Monday to Friday, and free-limit signs also run 9am to 12pm on Saturday. Signs vary by street, so read every panel.
On locally recognised public holidays, bays signposted Mon to Fri (paid or free) need no ticket and have no time limit. No Stopping, loading, bus, taxi and permit rules still apply, and Adelaide Oval event restrictions still run.
Other signs you'll see
| Sign | Means | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| No Parking | Stop up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up, staying within 3 metres of the car. | $102 |
| No Stopping | No stopping at any time unless traffic requires it. | $122 |
| Loading Zone | Commercial vehicles loading up to 30 minutes, or others loading heavy items for the signed time. | $87 |
| Bus Zone | Only public buses may stop. | $168 |
| Permit Zone | Only vehicles showing a valid permit for that zone. | $82 |
| Yellow edge line | Continuous yellow line means no stopping at any time. | $124 |
Do not stop within 10 metres of an intersection without traffic lights, or within 20 metres of one with lights. Keep 1 metre from a fire hydrant, 10 metres before and 3 metres after a marked crossing, and never block driveways, footpath ramps or leave less than 3 metres for passing traffic. Amounts and deadlines: Adelaide parking fines, decoded.
Broken meters
If a machine fails, pay in the UPark App instead and keep the receipt as evidence.
Good to know.
What does 2P mean on a parking sign?
Up to two hours during the times on the sign. 1P is one hour, 4P four, and a plain P is unlimited. The limit runs from when you park, and you cannot reset it by buying a new ticket or moving a few bays. Park Safe photographs time-stamped images to track stay length.
How much is street parking in Adelaide?
Zones 1 and 2 (maximum): $5.60 an hour. Zone 3 (maximum): $3.50 an hour. Weekend flat rate (maximum): $5.60 per time limit. These are the maximum rates in the 2026-27 fees schedule; check the UPark App for the rate at your bay. Outside the hours on the sign parking is free.
Is there free parking in Adelaide?
Time-limited bays signposted Mon to Fri are free with no time limit on locally recognised public holidays Free-limit 1P signs are free between the signed hours Limited free on-street motorcycle parking in the city Disability Parking Permit holders get extra time in time-limited bays
Do I need a ticket on a public holiday in Adelaide?
On locally recognised public holidays, bays signposted Mon to Fri (paid or free) need no ticket and have no time limit. No Stopping, loading, bus, taxi and permit rules still apply, and Adelaide Oval event restrictions still run.
Inspector near your car? You’ll know.
Tap I parked here on Rangr Dangr, set a 2P timer, and get a buzz if a neighbour reports an inspector nearby.