Parking in Pärnu

In the city centre area, parking is free of charge for the first 60 minutes, while in the beach area, during the paid period (from 1 June to 31 August), the first 30 minutes are free of charge. 

• Any free parking time is automatically added to the parking time purchased from the parking meter.
• When using mobile parking, the zone code must be followed by the corresponding number – PKESKLINN60 or PRAND30.

In the Keskväljak car park in front of Endla Theatre, parking must be marked with a parking timer or written notice indicating the start time. The first three hours of parking are free of charge.

• For mobile parking, the standard 60-minute free parking in the city centre area applies, and the 3-hour free parking option is not available.
• When using mobile parking, the free 60-minute period must be indicated by adding it to the zone code – PKESKLINN60.
• An additional three hours of free parking is automatically added to the parking time purchased from the parking meter.

Please note! Free parking periods are valid only if the start time of parking is marked in accordance with the requirements, including when using mobile parking!

The parking fee must be paid for a motor vehicle and trailer parked in a public paid parking area (no separate fee is required for a trailer attached to a vehicle). The parking fee must be paid before or immediately after parking begins. Payment of the parking fee is evidenced by:

• parking receipt
• electronic parking receipt
• properly marked single parking receipt
• electronic or paper parking permit
• confirmation of payment for mobile parking (text message or app)

Sale of parking time

Parking meter locations can be found on the parking map. Single receipts are available at the R-kiosk in the bus station (Pikk 13), at the Pärnu City Government (Suur-Sepa 16), and at the information desk of the Beach Stadium (Ranna pst 2). Any free parking time is automatically added to the parking time purchased from the parking meter.

Electronic receipts can be purchased from Pärnu City Government’s self-service. 1-hour and 24-hour parking receipts are available. While in the car park, you can access the receipt purchase page via the QR code on the information board. Buy your electronic receipt here.

Mobile parking

• Parking fees are calculated per minute.
• After five full hours, the 24-hour parking rate applicable in the area applies (provided that parking is continuous).
• Mobile parking is only available to customers with a contract with an Estonian mobile operator.
• The parking service fee is charged according to the mobile operator’s price list.
• To start parking, send a text message to 1902.
• In the message, write vehicle registration number, space, zone code (123ABC PKESKLINN or 123ABC PRAND).
• To finish parking, call 1903.
• To use free parking time, add the number of free minutes provided for the zone to the end of the message (123ABC PKESKLINN60 or 123ABC PRAND30) and indicate the start time of parking.

Parking app

You can also pay for parking using the parking apps pargi.ee and Flowbird . Parking apps support payment by bank card and can also be used without a contract with an Estonian mobile operator.

• Parking meter locations are marked on the interactive map at the bottom of the page.
• Parking fees based on parking meter receipts are calculated by the minute. The free parking minutes applicable to the area are automatically added to the parking time purchased from the parking meter.

Information indicating the start time of parking (parking receipt, paper parking permit, card, written notice or parking disc) must be placed on the windscreen or dashboard of the motor vehicle so that the information, validity, or parking start time are clearly visible from outside the vehicle. 

When parking a trailer, a written notice, parking timer, and/or parking meter receipt must be placed on the trailer drawbar in such a way that the receipt or notice, or the parking timer reading, can be clearly identified.

When paying by mobile phone, the start time of parking must be set according to the instructions.

• In the parking areas of Pärnu, parking is free for drivers with reduced mobility and for drivers assisting persons with reduced mobility or blind persons. A parking card for persons with disabilities is valid throughout Estonia and the European Union. Please note! Private car parks have special conditions, and the right to free parking applies within the City of Pärnu.
• Motorcycles and mopeds may park free of charge.
• Only M1 category vehicles powered exclusively by electric motors are allowed to park free of charge.
• A parent of a large family residing in Pärnu is entitled to free parking (with a parking permit).
• Motorcycles and mopeds, drivers of trailers in tow, and emergency or pursuit vehicles as defined in the Traffic Act are also allowed to park free of charge. Buses may park free of charge in the Kalda Street car park (Kalda 10). Electric vehicles may park free of charge until 31 December 2026.

For vehicles of categories C and D, their subcategories, and vehicle combinations, the parking fee is doubled.

Parking is allowed with a parking receipt; permits are not issued for C and D category vehicles.

At parking meters and in parking apps, the vehicle type “Truck or bus” must be selected. For mobile parking, “CD” must be added to the end of the zone code.

• City Centre district: 1 hour – 4 euros; 24 hours – 20 euros (PKESKLINNCD, PKESKLINN60CD)
  • Beach area 1 May–31 August: 1 hour – 6 euros; 24 hours – 30 euros (PRANDCD, PRAND30CD)

Please note! Buses may park free of charge in the Kalda Street car park (Kalda 10)

Parking permits are issued by Pärnu City Government.

For parking-related enquiries, please contact parkimine@parnu.ee.

For enquiries about parking penalty charges, please contact  parkimine@parnu.ee.

For enquiries about parking fines, please contact korrakaitse@parnu.ee.