Parking in Stockholm – Your Guide Through the Parking Jungle

How Parking Works in Stockholm

Stockholm has thousands of parking spaces — both on-street (public) and off-street (private).
They’re managed by different owners, use different payment systems, and follow different sets of rules.

<div class="knowledge-table"><div class="knowledge-table_header"><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Type</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Owner</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Payment</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Example</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">On-street parking</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">City of Stockholm</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Betala P / Parkster / EasyPark</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Central streets and public areas</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Off-street parking</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Private operators / property owners</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">App or machine</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Garages, shopping centres, residential lots</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Residential parking</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">City of Stockholm</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Digital permit</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">For registered residents in the area</div></div></div>

In Stockholm, the sign always decides — not your intuition.

Parking Zones and Fees

Stockholm is divided into three main parking fee zones, each with different hourly rates.

<div class="knowledge-table"><div class="knowledge-table_header"><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Zone</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Area</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Price/hour</div><div class="knowledge-table_header-cell">Charged times</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Zone 1</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">City centre (Norrmalm, Östermalm, Södermalm)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">approx. 26–50 SEK</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Weekdays 07–19, often weekends too</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Zone 2</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Inner suburbs (Bromma, Liljeholmen, Hammarby)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">approx. 10–26 SEK</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Varies</div></div><div class="knowledge-table_row"><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Zone 3</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Outer areas (Älvsjö, Farsta, Hässelby)</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">approx. 5–10 SEK</div><div class="knowledge-table_cell">Shorter hours</div></div></div>

Payment is handled via mobile apps, ticket machines, or residential permits. Prices may vary depending on environmental zones, time of day, and vehicle type.

Residential Parking – For Those Living in the City

Residential parking (boendeparkering) makes it easier to park near your home for a fixed monthly fee.

How it works:

• Apply for a digital permit via stockholm.se.
  
• Cost: around 1 100–1 500 SEK/month, depending on zone.
  
• Only valid for residents registered in the area (e.g. N2, S3, Ö1).
  
• Payment is handled via the Betala P app – no paper tickets needed.
  

It’s not free, but it saves you time (and headaches) every day.

Electric Cars and Charging in Stockholm

EVs are growing fast — and charging points are growing with them.
Stockholm now has over 3,000 public charging points, with more being built every month.

For property owners and housing associations (BRFs):

• New construction and major renovations must include charging infrastructure
  
• Klimatklivet grants can cover up to 50% of installation costs
  
• Most use AC charging (11–22 kW) – ideal for overnight charging
  

Parkit helps properties and associations understand, plan, and digitalize both parking and charging in one smart system.

Common Parking Mistakes in Stockholm

• Parking too close to an intersection (less than 10 m → fine)
  
• Forgetting street cleaning times → car gets towed
  
• Choosing the wrong zone in the app → payment invalid
  
• Parking at a charging spot without charging → fine, even if you paid
  
• Forgetting to end the parking session in the app → hours keep adding up
  

In Stockholm, a 30-second mistake can cost 1,000 SEK.

Digital Parking

Stockholm is one of the most digitalized parking cities in Europe.
All control is now handled digitally, by scanning the vehicle’s registration number.

Benefits:

• No paper ticket in the windshield
  
• Manage everything directly in an app or through Parkit’s system
  
• Get reminders before your time runs out
  

Digital parking makes the city smoother — and reduces stress for drivers.

The Future of Parking in Stockholm

Stockholm’s parking strategy is moving toward:

• Fewer spaces in the city centre, more in outer areas
  
• More EV chargers and shared parking zones
  
• Expansion of digital permits and sensor-based parking guidance
  

The future of parking isn’t about standing still — it’s about moving smarter.
Parkit is helping lead that change — creating parking that’s sustainable, digital, and human.

Parkit’s Perspective

We believe parking shouldn’t be a source of stress — it should be a natural part of city life.
Our mission is to explain how it all connects — from sign to system, from street to garage.
When you understand the rules, parking suddenly makes sense.