Parking cost calculator 2026

In city centre zones, typical on-street parking rates in Polish cities range from PLN 4–6/h, guarded car parks PLN 5–8/h, and airport parking from PLN 8–15/h. Our calculator uses an indicative rate of PLN 5/h for the city centre as a baseline.

A Paid Parking Zone is a designated urban area where a fee is charged for stopping a vehicle. The SPP typically operates on weekdays between 08:00 and 18:00. Outside these hours and on weekends, parking is usually free of charge.

Most car parks charge for a full hour even if you park for less. The calculator applies the minimum one-hour rule — regardless of duration, you always pay at least one hourly rate.

On-street parking is a designated space along a road or public square — cheaper but less secure. A guarded (closed) car park offers better vehicle security and is often covered, but costs around 20–40% more.

Airport car parks are more expensive due to high land costs, the need for 24-hour security and management, and the operators monopoly position. It is worth looking for off-airport parking alternatives — they can be up to 3× cheaper.

Yes. Most cities offer monthly or annual permits for parking in the SPP. They are cost-effective for regular parkers — a monthly permit typically costs 50–150% of the equivalent month of pay-as-you-go parking. Check with your local city council.

Multiply the hourly rate by the number of hours each day, factoring in any 24-hour hotel stay scenario. Our calculator also shows the estimated 8-hour working-day cost — useful for planning daily commuting expenses.

Parking without a valid ticket in an SPP results in an additional charge — typically PLN 250–300 (varies by city). Municipal wardens can also arrange for the vehicle to be towed. Towing costs an additional PLN 500–800.

Free parking is often found outside the city centre, at shopping centres (free for a limited time), near parks and residential areas, or at P+R (Park and Ride) stations, from which you can reach the centre by public transport.

In Poland, every city divides its SPP into zones with different rates. Typically: Zone A (city centre) — most expensive; Zone B (inner city) — 30–50% cheaper; Zone C (outskirts) — cheapest, often 50–70% of Zone A pricing. Our calculator models three general zones matching these levels.