Parking in Manchester

Northern Powerhouse — find cheap city parking

Manchester city centre has extensive car park provision but on-street parking is limited to a few short-stay pay & display bays. Manchester City Council enforces CPZs and yellow lines actively. For day visits, NCP and Q-Park sites near Piccadilly and Deansgate offer the most convenient options.

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Manchester parking at a glance

PCN penalty charge

£70 (£35 if paid within 14 days)

City centre car parks

NCP Piccadilly, Q-Park King Street, Great Northern

Evenings (after 6 pm)

Flat-rate parking available at most NCP sites

Ancoats & Northern Quarter

Limited on-street — mostly permit or yellow line

Parking tips for Manchester

Pre-book for cheapest rates

NCP and Q-Park Manchester both offer online pre-booking at up to 50% off walk-up rates. Book the night before at the latest.

Piccadilly Gardens yellow lines

The council enforce yellow lines throughout the city centre intensively during market and event days. Kerbie will show you the nearest available pay & display.

Salford Quays is cheaper

If your destination is Media City or the Lowry, Salford Quays has significantly cheaper parking than Manchester city centre.

How Kerbie helps you park in Manchester

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Sign scanner

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Session timer

Set a countdown the moment you park. Get an alert 10 minutes before your time expires.

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Find nearby spaces

See available pay & display bays and car parks near your destination before you arrive.

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