Parking Parnell Square, Dublin

Parking in Parnell Square can mean choosing between signed pay-and-display bays, a nearby multi-storey car park and pre-booked spaces in the wider area. Mobypark lets drivers compare and pre-book an available private parking space, including hotel parking, office spaces, private driveways and unused garages. The available option is outside the immediate square, so check its exact address and walking route before booking.

Pre-booked parking near Parnell Square

Mobypark is useful when you want to arrive with a space selected rather than search for an empty bay on the day. Private spaces are made available by owners who do not actively use them, and can suit a full working day, an overnight stay or a longer visit. Compare the location, access instructions and booking period carefully, as the closest available space may be in the wider Parnell Square area rather than directly on the square.

Street parking zones around Parnell Square

Dublin City Council uses colour-coded pay-and-display zones. The applicable colour and payment hours are shown on the street sign and parking machine, so check both before leaving the vehicle. Typical hourly tariffs are:

Many streets operate from 07:00 to 19:00, Monday to Saturday, but some require payment later or at weekends. Buy a ticket at the machine or use the permitted cashless payment method, then follow the sign for maximum stay and display requirements. For a time-limited visit, a pre-bookable Mobypark space in the wider area can avoid relying on a vacant street bay.

Parnell Square car park rates and access

The large multi-storey car park at The Parnell Centre on Loftus Lane has around 500 spaces, a 2-metre vehicle-height limit, disabled bays and electric charging points. Its published standard tariff is €4.30 per hour or €39 for 24 hours. An overnight tariff of €19 applies from 19:00 to 08:00, while the Sunday maximum is €20 from 09:00 to 21:00.

If the car park tariff or route does not suit, Mobypark can provide a private pre-booked alternative in the wider area and may be lower-cost than the standard public car-park rate. Check the entrance instructions and walking route before setting off.

Free parking times around Parnell Square

Pay-and-display parking is free outside the operating hours shown on the sign and on specified public holidays, including St Patrick’s Day, Easter Sunday and Monday, Christmas Day, St Stephen’s Day and New Year’s Day. This does not override clearways, bus lanes, loading restrictions, disabled bays or other restrictions. A street may also have different hours from the next street, so do not rely on a general Dublin timetable.

Overnight and long-stay parking in Parnell Square

For an evening or overnight stay, check whether the street remains controlled after 19:00 before leaving the car. The Loftus Lane car park has a stated €19 overnight period from 19:00 to 08:00, while a 24-hour stay is charged at €39. Mobypark’s bookable private spaces can be another practical choice for overnight or multi-day parking, particularly when you want to arrange the space before arriving.

Parking rules, permits and penalties in Parnell Square

Read the full sign at the bay, pay for the correct period and keep any ticket visible if required. Some roads combine pay-and-display parking with residential permit controls, so follow the conditions for the specific bay. Vehicles displaying a valid disabled person’s parking permit can use eligible pay-and-display or disabled bays without payment, subject to the displayed rules.

The standard fixed-charge parking offence is €80, reduced to €40 when paid within 14 days. It can rise to €120 when paid between 28 and 56 days. Parking in a disabled bay without a valid permit carries a €150 charge, rising to €225 if it is not paid within 28 days.