Parking Dún Laoghaire, Dublin

Parking in Dún Laoghaire depends on how long you plan to stay. On-street bays suit short visits, harbour car parks offer daily and weekly rates, and town-centre facilities provide longer-stay options. The 2025 street tariff is €1.70 per 60 minutes with a three-hour maximum, while an average county-wide increase was announced for 1 January 2026. Check the displayed tariff before leaving your car.

Street parking in Dún Laoghaire: rates and limits

The 2025 on-street rate is €1.70 for 60 minutes, with a 15-minute grace period and a maximum stay of three hours. Paid controls generally operate from 08:00 to 19:00 on either Monday to Friday or Monday to Saturday, depending on the street.

Paid parking did not apply on Sundays or public holidays under the 2025 arrangements. Always follow the sign on the specific bay, particularly where time limits, loading restrictions or permit-holder rules apply. New tariff plates should show the rate in force after the 2026 increase.

Dún Laoghaire Harbour parking

Harbour pay-and-display parking costs €2 per hour, with a minimum payment of €2. Charges apply from 09:00 to 20:00 seven days a week, including Sundays and public holidays.

• Old Harbour, west of Crofton Bridge: €4 per day.
• Carlisle Pier Car Park: €5 per day.
• Underground Car Park: €2 per hour, €5 per day or €20 per week.

Harbour rates are not included in the county-wide increase. The end of the Old Quay can be closed temporarily for sailing events, so check local signs before driving to that section.

Town-centre car parks in Dún Laoghaire

The following figures are the 2025 rates supplied for the main town-centre car parks. Non-harbour charges were subject to the average increase announced for 1 January 2026, so confirm the current tariff at the entrance.

There are currently no bookable Mobypark spaces in Dún Laoghaire, but drivers can check Mobypark for future availability before travelling.

Free parking in Dún Laoghaire

On-street paid parking was generally free on Sundays and public holidays under the 2025 rules, but this does not apply automatically to every car park. Dún Laoghaire Harbour continues to charge from 09:00 to 20:00 every day, and private or shopping-centre car parks have their own tariffs.

Parking outside the controlled hours is only free where the signs allow it. The 15-minute street grace period is not permission to exceed the three-hour maximum or ignore other restrictions.

Overnight and long-stay parking in Dún Laoghaire

For a full day or overnight stay, a car park is more suitable than a three-hour street bay. The harbour Underground Car Park offers a €5 daily rate and a €20 weekly rate. LexIcon lists €6 for all-day parking plus €4 for overnight parking, while Bloomfields lists a €4 evening and overnight rate from 16:00 to 09:00.

Check closing times and overnight access before leaving your vehicle. An annual harbour permit costs €800 and is valid only in designated areas, so it is intended for regular users rather than a short visit.

Resident and visitor permits in Dún Laoghaire

Residents and visitors can apply for parking permits by registering through the council’s MyCoCo.ie/Parking service. A permit applies only to the relevant designated area; it does not make every paid bay or car park available without charge. Read the roadside signs before parking.

Choosing a car park in Dún Laoghaire

• For a visit of up to three hours, use an on-street bay if the maximum stay and operating hours suit your plans.
• For the harbour, compare the €4 Old Harbour rate, the €5 Carlisle Pier rate and the Underground Car Park’s daily or weekly option.
• For an evening or overnight stay, check the dedicated rates at LexIcon or Bloomfields and confirm access times.
• For a full day in the town centre, compare the daily maximum rather than relying on the hourly rate.