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How do you pay for street parking in Copenhagen?

Register every parking, even short stops.

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Short answer

In Copenhagen you pay for street parking with a parking app, at a pay machine or by calling 33 66 18 18 at any time of day. You must register your parking even if you park for less than an hour. In 2026 the day rate (8.00–18.00) is DKK 45 an hour in the red and green zones, DKK 26 in the blue zone and DKK 17 in the yellow zone. In the evening (18.00–23.00) it costs DKK 18 an hour and at night (23.00–8.00) DKK 6 an hour in all zones.

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Why

  1. Paid parking applies every day of the week.
  2. A ticket for a more expensive zone also covers cheaper zones.
  3. Unregistered parking can lead to a parking fee.

Details

From Saturday 17.00 to Monday 8.00 and on public holidays, the first hour of your first registered parking is free.

Tip

Install a parking app and add your card before the trip, so you can start parking from the car.

What may differ

Prices change each year: in 2027 the day rate rises to DKK 47 in the red and green zones.

Common misconception

Many think parking is free in Copenhagen on Sundays.

What actually happens

Parking is paid every day, and at weekends only the first hour of the first parking is free.

People also ask

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  • Is parking free in Copenhagen at weekends?

Sources

This answer is for reference only. Payment rules, limits and fees change, so check the official sources or your bank before you pay.

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