# Parking in Dublin City Centre

> Parking in Dublin city centre made easy: compare car park prices, 24/7 Q-Park and APCOA options, street parking zones and cheap Luas Park & Ride sites.

- URL: https://dublin-360.com/guide/parking-in-dublin-city-centre
- Published: 2025-05-28
- Updated: 2026-10-26
- Author: Dermot

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Park smart in Dublin

Car parks, prices, street parking zones and Park & Ride, in one place. Prices checked October 2026.

- 9 car parks compared
- Pre-book & save
- EV charging noted

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## Dublin city centre parking at a glance

Finding a space in central Dublin is easier than it looks. These are the main multi-storey car parks, what an hour costs, and the best deal at each.

| Car park | Area | 1 hour | Best deal | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| APCOA Jervis Street | Dublin 1, Henry St | €3.70 | €16 weekday day rate; €10 evening | 6am–1am |
| Fleet Street (Park Rite) | Temple Bar | €4.20 | €12.50 evening (6pm–8am) | 24/7 |
| APCOA Drury Street | Grafton St area | €4.50 | €12 evening; €14 overnight | 24/7 |
| APCOA Trinity Street | Dame St / Trinity | €5.00 | €35 day max; €10 evening | 6am–1am |
| Q-Park The Spire | O’Connell St | Posted on site | Evening from €9 pre-booked | 24/7 |
| Q-Park St Stephen’s Green | Grafton St top | Posted on site | Pre-book online | 24/7 |

Q-Park doesn’t publish walk-up tariffs online. Rates are posted at each entrance, and pre-booking gets you a fixed price.

## Q-Park car parks: pre-book and save

Q-Park runs the biggest network in the city. Pre-book online to lock in a price and drive straight in.

Q-Park · Dublin 1

### Q-Park The Spire

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- **Address:** Cathal Brugha Street, Dublin 1, D01 W207
- **Spaces:** 577
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Deals:** Evening parking from €9 when pre-booked
- **Height limit:** 1.90 m
- **EV charging:** Yes, 8 points

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Q-Park · Dublin 1

### Q-Park Parnell

- **Address:** Parnell Centre, Loftus Lane, Dublin 1, D01 W7P4
- **Spaces:** 500
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Payment:** Cash, card, EasyTrip, ParkMagic, Payzone
- **Height limit:** 2.00 m
- **EV charging:** Yes, 10 points

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Q-Park · Dublin 8

### Q-Park Christchurch

- **Address:** 2 Werburgh Street, Dublin 8, D08 X981
- **Spaces:** 213
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Good for:** Christ Church, Dublin Castle, Temple Bar west
- **Height limit:** 2.00 m
- **EV charging:** Yes, 8 points

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Q-Park · Dublin 2

### Q-Park St Stephen’s Green

- **Address:** Glover’s Alley, Dublin 2, D02 HC81
- **Spaces:** 1,061
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Good for:** Grafton Street, Stephen’s Green
- **Height limit:** 1.95 m
- **EV charging:** Yes, 25 points

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Q-Park · Dublin 2

### Q-Park Dawson Street

- **Address:** School House Lane, off Dawson Street, Dublin 2, D02 WF63
- **Spaces:** 370
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Good for:** Trinity College, Grafton Street
- **Height limit:** 1.90 m

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## Other city centre car parks

APCOA and Park Rite publish their prices, which makes them easy to budget for.

APCOA · Dublin 2

### APCOA Drury Street

- **Address:** 59–62 Drury Street, Dublin 2, D02 V261
- **1 hour:** €4.50
- **Evening / overnight:** €12 / €14
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Height limit:** 2.00 m

[Map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=APCOA%20Drury%20Street%20car%20park%20Dublin)

APCOA · Dublin 1

### APCOA Jervis Street

- **Address:** 61–66 Jervis Street, Dublin 1, D01 X8C6
- **1 hour:** €3.70
- **Weekday day rate:** €16 (6am–7pm)
- **Evening:** €10 (6pm–1am)
- **Hours:** Mon–Sat 6am–1am, Sun 8am–1am
- **EV charging:** 2 rapid chargers

[Map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=APCOA%20Jervis%20Street%20car%20park%20Dublin)

APCOA · Dublin 2

### APCOA Trinity Street

- **Address:** 14–15 Trinity Street, Dublin 2, D02 C588
- **1 hour:** €5.00 (max €35 a day)
- **Early bird:** €4 an hour, Mon–Sat 7–10am
- **Evening:** €10 (6pm–1am)
- **Hours:** Mon–Sat 6am–1am, Sun 8am–1am

[Map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=APCOA%20Trinity%20Street%20car%20park%20Dublin)

Park Rite · Temple Bar

### Fleet Street Car Park

- **Address:** 52–57 Fleet Street, Dublin 2, D02 A375
- **1 hour:** €4.20
- **Evening:** €12.50 (6pm–8am)
- **Hours:** Open 24/7
- **Height limit:** 2.1 m

[Map](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Park%20Rite%20Fleet%20Street%20car%20park%20Dublin)

## On-street parking in Dublin

Dublin City Council runs pay and display by colour zone. Charging hours are on each street sign, typically 7am–7pm Monday to Saturday, and parking is free on public holidays.

| Zone | Per hour | Where |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yellow | €4.00 | City core |
| Red | €3.50 | High demand |
| Green | €2.00 | Medium demand |
| Orange | €1.20 | Low demand |
| Blue | €0.90 | Suburban villages |

### How to pay

Use the street machine or Payzone (app, web, text to 53311 or call 01 244 9999). ParkMagic only works in Q-Park car parks.

### Maximum stay

Limits are set street by street, so read the sign before you leave the car.

### Disabled parking

A valid Disabled Person’s Parking Permit lets you park free in any pay and display space.

**Clamping:** release costs €125, and unpaid cars can be towed after 24 hours (€250 plus €35 a day). Enforcement changes from 1 November 2026, when a new council contract starts.

## Luas Park & Ride: the budget option

Leave the car on the edge of the city and take the tram in. Parking doesn’t include a Luas ticket, so buy one for the same day.

| Park & Ride | Luas line | Parking per day |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Red Cow | Red Line | €4 |
| Cheeverstown | Red Line | €2 |
| Tallaght | Red Line | €5 max (5.30am–10.30pm) |
| Sandyford | Green Line | €4 |
| Stillorgan | Green Line | €4 |
| Balally | Green Line | €5 |
| Carrickmines | Green Line | €3 |

## Parking tips for visitors

### Pre-book for events

Concert and match days fill central car parks early. A [Q-Park pre-booking](https://www.awin1.com/awclick.php?gid=600605&mid=124216&awinaffid=1937851&linkid=4729421&clickref=parking-tips) guarantees your space.

### Check the height

Most central car parks are 1.90–2.10 m, so campervans and roof boxes may not fit.

### Charging an EV?

St Stephen’s Green has 25 charge points, Parnell 10, and The Spire and Christchurch 8 each.

### Staying overnight?

Overnight flat rates start at €12 at APCOA Jervis Street and €14 at Drury Street.

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## Dublin parking FAQs

Where is the cheapest parking in Dublin city centre?

Of the car parks that publish prices, APCOA Jervis Street is the cheapest per hour at €3.70, with a €16 weekday day rate. For a full day, a Luas Park & Ride from €2 plus a Luas ticket usually works out cheaper than any city-centre car park.

Is there 24-hour parking in Dublin city centre?

Yes. Q-Park The Spire, Parnell, Christchurch, St Stephen’s Green and Dawson Street, APCOA Drury Street and the Fleet Street car park in Temple Bar are all open 24/7.

How much is on-street parking in Dublin?

Dublin City Council charges by zone: €4.00 an hour in yellow (the core), €3.50 red, €2.00 green, €1.20 orange and €0.90 blue. Charging hours are on each sign, typically 7am–7pm Monday to Saturday, and you can pay at the machine or with the Payzone app.

Is parking free on Sundays in Dublin?

Most on-street parking is free on Sundays, except the white zone in the city core, which charges €1.80 an hour from 2pm to 6pm. Always check the sign. Multi-storey car parks charge every day.

What happens if I get clamped in Dublin?

Release costs €125 in the city council area. If it isn’t paid within 24 hours, the car can be towed, costing €250 plus €35 a day storage. Clamping at a Luas Park & Ride costs €80.

Does Luas Park & Ride include a tram ticket?

No. You pay for parking and need a valid Luas ticket for the same day as well, or an extra charge applies when you exit.

## Guarantee your space before you arrive

Pre-book a Q-Park space in the city centre and drive straight in.

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