Bristol City Council residents' parking permit costs
- Tariff
- £129.00–£250.00 per year (12-month residents' permit)
- Effective date
- 8 April 2026
- Official source
- Official council page
- Identifier
At a glance
What changes the price here?
- Parking zone
- Household vehicle rank
How this council compares
This council's published first-permit range is £129.00–£250.00 (12m first permit). Among 43 verified councils, the typical median range is £50.00–£153.80. The low end is higher than about 86% of councils; The high end is higher than about 65% of councils.
Compared among 43 verified published councils using first-permit 12m table prices only. See the UK parking permit Cost Index for estate-wide medians. How we verify parking permit prices.
What this page covers
- Official published first-permit prices: how we verify parking permit prices.
Key tariff facts
- 19 parking zones; 2 distinct tariff groups by zone
- Additional residents' permit prices for second permit, third permit (12-month rates in table below).
- First-permit 12-month table range: £129.00–£250.00.
Your parking permit cost
CPZ codes match those on your permit letter and the council’s parking zone map. Use the checker above with your zone code to estimate your price.
Show 18 zone codes
Bedminster East, Bower Ashton, Cheswick Village, Clifton East, Clifton Village, Cliftonwood and Hotwells, Cotham, Cotham North, Easton and St Philips, Edward Road and Chatsworth Road, Kingsdown, Montpelier, Pitlochry Close, Redcliffe, Redland, Southville, Spike Island, St Pauls
| Emissions band | Annual price (12m) |
|---|---|
| A-K | £129.00 |
| L-M | £193.00 |
| No band | £129.00 |
Central Parking Zone
| Permit | Annual price (12m) |
|---|---|
| All residents' permits | £250.00 |
Additional residents' permits (household)
| Permit | Price |
|---|---|
| Second permit | £233.00 |
| Third permit | £581.00 |
These figures are the extra-permit fees — they are not added to the first-permit price.
Always confirm final prices on the council's website before you apply.
How Bristol City Council's residents' parking permits work
Official tariff tables and Key tariff facts above summarise what is printed on the council's schedule. How we verify parking permit prices.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a residents' parking permit in Bristol City Council?
Published 12-month residents' permit prices are £129.00–£250.00 per year (12-month residents' permit). Effective 8 April 2026. Confirm on the official council page.