City of Edinburgh Council residents' parking permit costs
- Tariff
- £12.50–£765.30 per year (12-month residents' permit, before supplements)
- Effective date
- 29 May 2026
- Official source
- Official council page
- Identifier
Official diesel, carbon and air-quality supplements are charged in addition to the base tariff shown — they are not included in the Offer price.
At a glance
What changes the price here?
- Parking zone
- Diesel pricing
- 3-month permit duration
- 6-month permit duration
- Diesel surcharge: £60.00 a year
How this council compares
This council's published first-permit range is £12.50–£765.30 (12m first permit). Among 43 verified councils, the typical median range is £50.00–£153.80. The high end is higher than about 95% 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.
- Diesel permits are priced separately from the petrol/base table shown.
Key tariff facts
- 4 parking zones; 4 distinct tariff groups by zone
- Printed permit durations: 3-month, 6-month, 12-month
- Diesel surcharge: £60.00 a year
- First-permit 12-month table range: £12.50–£765.30.
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.
Priority Parking Areas (B1-B10)
| Emissions band | Annual price (12m) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 | £12.50 |
| 101-120 | £29.90 |
| 121-140 | £42.80 |
| 141-165 | £52.30 |
| 166-185 | £62.20 |
| 186-225 | £81.40 |
| 226+ | £117.40 |
Zone K
| Emissions band | Annual price (12m) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 | £16.60 |
| 101-120 | £39.50 |
| 121-140 | £56.50 |
| 141-165 | £69.10 |
| 166-185 | £82.20 |
| 186-225 | £107.60 |
| 226+ | £155.10 |
All Other Zones (5-8, S1-S7 and N1-N8)
| Emissions band | Annual price (12m) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 | £37.80 |
| 101-120 | £89.90 |
| 121-140 | £128.50 |
| 141-165 | £157.10 |
| 166-185 | £186.80 |
| 186-225 | £244.70 |
| 226+ | £352.60 |
Central Zones (1-4)
| Emissions band | Annual price (12m) |
|---|---|
| 0-100 | £76.40 |
| 101-120 | £184.10 |
| 121-140 | £265.80 |
| 141-165 | £327.00 |
| 166-185 | £391.30 |
| 186-225 | £519.20 |
| 226+ | £765.30 |
Additional charges and discounts
- Diesel surcharge: £60.00 a year
Always confirm final prices on the council's website before you apply.
How City of Edinburgh 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 City of Edinburgh Council?
Published 12-month residents' permit prices are £12.50–£765.30 per year (12-month residents' permit, before supplements). Effective 29 May 2026. Confirm on the official council page.