A guide to purchasing Day Passes for Staff & Students With the introduction of the new Parking system, the method of purchasing Day Passes has changed.In order to purchase a Day Pass or Half-Day Pass, please follow the steps below.Go to the University's parking system and login to your account here: University of Edinburgh Parking Permit Portal.On the home page, click "Request Permit": On the next page, choose the relevant Day Pass for your location and vehicle type - in the example below, this user has a Zero Emissions permit. Please ensure you select Day Pass or Half Day Pass and not Day Voucher or Pay as you Go. Fill out your vehicle information, choose the date you wish to park, and select your payment method. If you have already topped up your e-wallet, you will be able to use available funds here. Accept the Terms & Conditions and press Next. On the next screen, you will be asked to confirm your details.Once confirmed, your parking session has been booked! This article was published on Tuesday 1 September 2026