The Parking Office is responsible for the management of University car parks and the allocation of parking permits. *Important information about parking charges from 1 January 2025 onwards* Parking Charges will increase in some areas in 2025. The cost of a Permit has not increased in a decade, meanwhile the costs of using public transport has increased year on year. As well as being out of line with the Council’s parking policy, and the market rate for private car parking, our permit charges are significantly cheaper than public transport. To support and align with the CMP and to support the University’s climate commitments, staged permit charge increases will be implemented to 2030. Details of the increased charges are detailed within the "Permit Types and Costs" sub-section of "Staff and Student Permits" below. How we manage parking The University of Edinburgh operates a Parking Management System to ensure that those with the greatest need to park are able to do so. Car park locations University car parks and information about the permit types valid for use in them. Staff and Student Permits Parking is by permit only in University car parks. Various permits types and costs apply across the different areas of the University. Disabled Users Information about parking for staff and students with disabilities or mobility impairements. Visitors and Contractors Information for visitors and contractors on parking in University car parks. Departmental Parking Permits Departments are required to apply for and purchase annual permits for their owned and leased vehicles. Departments may also purchase annual departmental parking permits for use by visitors and contractors. This article was published on 2024-02-13
