Reykjavík parking, made simple
Park in Reykjavík like a local, not like a tourist.
Four paid zones, seven city garages and a lot of free evening parking, if you know where to look. Pick where you're going and we'll tell you where to leave the car.
Where are you headed?
📍 Which zone am I parked in?The four zones in ten seconds
The closer to Laugavegur, the more you pay. Most visitors save the most by walking a few minutes from P3.
- Weekdays
- 9:00–21:00
- Weekends
- 10:00–21:00
- Max stay
- 3 hours
Quick stops in the very heart of downtown.
Price my stay →- Weekdays
- 9:00–21:00
- Weekends
- 10:00–21:00
- Max stay
- None
Close to the shopping streets without P1 prices.
Price my stay →- Weekdays
- 9:00–18:00
- Weekends
- Free
- First 2 hours
- 240 kr / h
The smart pick for half a day downtown.
Price my stay →- Weekdays
- 8:00–16:00
- Weekends
- Free
- Max stay
- None
Weekday daytime parking, a longer walk in.
Price my stay →Cost calculator
How much will I pay?
Assumes the whole stay falls inside paid hours. Street parking is free outside them; garages charge every hour they hold your car. The sign on your block always wins.
Pick your situation
Short, practical answers to the questions drivers actually ask.
Where to park in the city center
The one strategy that works for most downtown visits.
Read → 🌙Is parking free at night?
Street zones vs garages after 16:00, 18:00 and 21:00.
Read → 🛏️My hotel has no parking
Garage, hotel deal or a legal street spot nearby.
Read → 🎼Parking near Harpa
Why the garage next door is often the right answer.
Read → ⛪Parking near Hallgrímskirkja
Three side streets within a three-minute walk.
Read → 🛍️Parking near Laugavegur
The parallel streets that save you P1 prices.
Read → NEW✈️Keflavík airport parking
P1, P2, P3 and the 5-minute drop-off trap.
Read → NEW🚐Campervans in Reykjavík
Where you can park, and where you can sleep.
Read →Downtown garages at a glance
Open 7:00–24:00. For a few hours they're often cheaper than P1 or P2 street parking.
| Garage | Address | Good for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stjörnuport | Laugavegur 94 | Upper Laugavegur, EV charging | 190 kr 1st h · 140 after |
| Vitatorg | Lindargata | East downtown | 190 kr 1st h · 140 after |
| Kolaport | Kalkofnsvegur 1 | Harpa, harbour | 280 kr 1st h · 150 after |
| Traðarkot | Hverfisgata 20 | Central hotels | 280 kr 1st h · 150 after |
| City Hall | Tjarnargata 11 | Tjörnin, west downtown | 280 kr 1st h · 150 after |
| Vesturgata | Vesturgata 7 | Old Harbour | 280 kr 1st h · 150 after |
| Bergstaðir | Bergstaðastræti 6 | Monthly permits only | Long-term only |
Still planning the trip?
The bookings that make parking in Reykjavík easier, or unnecessary.
Rental cars
Compare car rentals at Keflavík airport
See every company's price side by side, with free cancellation on most deals. A small car is far easier to park downtown.
Compare prices →Hotels
Reykjavík hotels with parking
Filter for on-site parking and skip the garage question entirely.
See hotels →Mobile data
Iceland eSIM for parking apps
Parka, EasyPark and airport parking all need data. Get online the moment you land, without roaming fees.
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Quick answers
The questions drivers ask most often.
Is parking free in Reykjavík at night?
Street parking is free outside each zone's paid hours: after 21:00 in P1 and P2, after 18:00 in P3 and after 16:00 in P4. City garages are different: they charge for every hour your car is inside. More on night parking.
Is parking free on Sundays?
P3 and P4 are only paid on weekdays, so they are free all weekend. P1 and P2 are paid on Saturdays and Sundays too, from 10:00 to 21:00.
How do I pay for parking in Reykjavík?
At the street pay machines, on the city's website, or with an app such as Parka, EasyPark or Verna. Check the plate, zone and duration before you confirm. Paying & apps.
How much is a parking fine?
4,500 kr for an unpaid or expired session, rising to 6,750 kr after 14 days and 9,000 kr after 28 days. Parking where it's forbidden costs 10,000 kr. Nothing is left on the windscreen any more: the fine goes to the car's owner, so rental companies pass it on. Parking fines explained.
Which zone is best for a day downtown?
P3 in most cases: after the first two hours it drops to 70 kr per hour, and it's a short walk to Laugavegur.