For a day in Birmingham, a tram Park & Ride is the cheapest option: West Midlands Metro lists over 700 free spaces at five stops, so you only pay the fare. In the city centre, Birmingham City Council charges £4.60 for an hour on the street in the inner zone and £4.00 for up to 2 hours at its Millennium Point multi-storey, at its prices from 1 April 2026.
Where should I park in Birmingham?
Over 700 free spaces at five tram stops, with trams into the city centre.
£13.90 for up to 24 hours. 959 spaces and 12 EV bays.
£6.00 all day until midnight on Saturdays and Sundays. No height limit.
Key takeaways
- Inner zone street parking charges every day, 8am to 7.30pm, except Christmas Day and bank holidays.
- The outer zone and the Jewellery Quarter, Gun Quarter and Digbeth zones charge Monday to Saturday only, from £2.00 an hour.
- Blue Badge holders park free with no time limit in on-street pay and display bays and at the three council car parks in this guide.
- Inside the A4540 Middleway, older vehicles pay the £8 daily Clean Air Zone charge, which Brum Breathes says runs midnight to midnight.
- Dudley Street car park closes at 11.30pm (9pm on Sundays), and the council warns that cars left inside may be locked in.
Where are the car parks in Birmingham?
Tap a pin for prices, the address and directions. Teal pins are council car parks, the amber pin is private, and purple pins are free Metro Park & Ride stops.
Pin positions are approximate. Use the address or the directions link to find the entrance. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
How much do Birmingham's council car parks cost?
These are the council's prices from 1 April 2026, from its pages for Dudley Street, Great Charles Street and Millennium Point:
| Car park | Up to 2 hours | Up to 4 hours | Up to 6 hours | Up to 12 hours | Up to 24 hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Street (every day) | £5.10 | £7.70 | £12.00 | £18.50 | £23.00 |
| Great Charles Street (Monday to Friday) | £4.20 | £7.10 | £9.00 | £11.60 | £14.00 |
| Millennium Point (every day) | £4.00 | £6.80 | £7.90 | £9.60 | £13.90 |
At Great Charles Street, the council charges £6.00 for all day until midnight if you arrive on a Saturday or Sunday. At Millennium Point, a lost ticket costs £17.30. Each page notes that the meter may show a lower price where the machine hasn't yet been updated.
How much is on-street parking in Birmingham?
The council sets prices by zone. These are its charges from 1 April 2026:
| Length of stay | Inner zone, 8am to 6pm | Outer, Gun Quarter, Jewellery Quarter, Digbeth and Eastside |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 1 hour | £4.60 | £2.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £7.60 | £3.20 |
| Up to 3 hours | £10.30 | £5.00 |
| Up to 4 hours (maximum) | £14.50 | £6.20 |
In the inner zone, charges apply every day from 8am to 7.30pm, except Christmas Day and bank holidays, and from 6pm to 7.30pm the council charges £5.00 for up to 90 minutes. You can't return to the same place within an hour of leaving. The council lists cheaper temporary prices on Holliday Street, Hurst Street and Thorp Street, from £3.10 for an hour.
The outer zone and Gun Quarter, Jewellery Quarter and Digbeth and Irish Quarter zones charge Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. The Eastside zone charges Monday to Saturday, 8am to 7.30pm. In Digbeth and Eastside, the council states that all parking in the bays is pay by phone only.
Is there a Park & Ride in Birmingham?
Yes, on the tram and train. West Midlands Metro lists five free Park & Ride stops, with trams to Birmingham city centre:
| Stop | Postcode | Free spaces |
|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorns | B71 4LQ | 185 |
| Bradley Lane | WV14 8EP | 194 |
| Wednesbury Parkway | WS10 7WJ | 150 |
| Priestfield | WV2 2QE | 148 |
| Black Lake | B70 0PA | 82 |
Transport for West Midlands states that parking at most rail stations is free, and that you can be fined for parking at a Park & Ride site without using public transport.
Will I pay the Clean Air Zone charge?
Only if your vehicle doesn't meet the emission standards. Brum Breathes, the council's Clean Air Zone site, lists the charge as £8 a day for cars, vans and taxis, covering the area inside the A4540 Middleway but not the Middleway itself. Network West Midlands adds that electric and hybrid vehicles don't pay, and that the penalty for not paying is £120, reduced to £60 if paid within 14 days. Millennium Point and Dudley Street are inside the zone.
Where is each council car park, and does it have EV charging?
| Car park | Address | Spaces | Max height | EV bays | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dudley Street | Dudley Street, B5 4PJ | 57 | 2.1m | 6 | Monday to Saturday 7.30am to 11.30pm, Sunday 9am to 9pm |
| Great Charles Street | Great Charles Street, B3 1NR | 82 | None | Not listed | 24 hours, every day |
| Millennium Point | Howe Street, B4 7AP | 959 | 2.1m | 12 | Every day, 6am to midnight |
The council states that Blue Badge holders park free with no time limit at all three. Dudley Street and Great Charles Street take cash only in coins, and Millennium Point is pay on exit by card or cash.
What about private car parks?
Bullring & Grand Central lists its Bullring car park with 1,015 spaces, including 28 disabled spaces and 19 family spaces, with entrances on Smallbrook Queensway and Park Street. The car park is run privately and sets its own prices, so the signs at the entrance show what you'll pay.
Own a home in Birmingham? The guest locked out at 10pm, the boiler that dies on a Saturday with a family inside: a local manager from the Houst network takes those calls for you, and Guestwise manages short lets from 12% + VAT. See Airbnb management in Birmingham.
Visiting for an event? See Birmingham's events calendar
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest way to park in Birmingham?
A West Midlands Metro Park & Ride stop. West Midlands Metro lists over 700 free spaces at five stops, so you only pay the tram fare.
How much is parking in Birmingham city centre?
In the inner zone, the council charges £4.60 for up to an hour on the street from 1 April 2026. Its Millennium Point multi-storey charges £4.00 for up to 2 hours and £13.90 for up to 24 hours.
Is street parking free on Sundays in Birmingham?
In the outer zone and the quarter zones, yes, because charges apply Monday to Saturday only. In the inner zone, the council charges every day, 8am to 7.30pm, except Christmas Day and bank holidays.
Do I have to pay the Clean Air Zone charge to park in Birmingham?
Only if your vehicle doesn't meet the emission standards and you drive inside the A4540 Middleway. Brum Breathes lists the charge as £8 a day for cars, vans and taxis.
Do Blue Badge holders pay to park in Birmingham?
Not in on-street pay and display bays, or at Dudley Street, Great Charles Street and Millennium Point. The council states that parking is free there with no time limit when a Blue Badge is displayed.
Which Birmingham car park has no height limit?
Great Charles Street. The council lists no height restriction there.
Related guides
Sources
- Birmingham City Council: Inner zone charges and hours of operation
- Birmingham City Council: Outer zone and Gun Quarter zone charges
- Birmingham City Council: Jewellery Quarter zone charges
- Birmingham City Council: Eastside zone charges
- Birmingham City Council: Digbeth and Irish Quarter zone charges
- Birmingham City Council: Dudley Street car park
- Birmingham City Council: Great Charles Street car park
- Birmingham City Council: Millennium Point multi-storey car park
- Brum Breathes: Paying to drive in the Clean Air Zone
- Network West Midlands: Birmingham Clean Air Zone
- West Midlands Metro: Park and Ride
- Transport for West Midlands: Park and ride
- Bullring & Grand Central: Parking
Prices are taken from Birmingham City Council, Brum Breathes and West Midlands Metro on the date shown above, and can change. Check the machine or sign before you pay.