Erzsébetváros parking
Parking in Budapest District VII from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026, public parking in Erzsébetváros will move to a fully digital payment system. Parking meters will no longer issue paper parking tickets, so visitors and residents will be able to start parking by mobile application or by SMS.
New system from July
The new parking rules apply from 1 July 2026, without a separate transition period.
Digital parking
Parking can be started by mobile application or SMS. A payment attempt alone is not enough.
Updated fees
The hourly fee is 800 HUF in Zone A and 600 HUF in Zone B for passenger cars.
Overview
What is changing?
The change is part of a wider parking reform adopted by the General Assembly of Budapest. One of the main reasons behind the reform is that the share of cash payments at parking meters has been decreasing for years.
In Budapest, payments made through parking meters now account for less than 10% of all parking payments. In Erzsébetváros, the number of parking tickets purchased from meters is less than 5% of all purchased parking tickets.
Recommended apps
Recommended parking applications
The following applications are recommended for starting mobile parking. They can be found easily in the App Store and Google Play.
Simple
Search for the Simple app, enter the correct parking zone code and wait for confirmation.
EasyPark
EasyPark can be used to start and manage parking from your mobile phone.
Parkl
Parkl is also suitable for starting mobile parking. Always check the successful confirmation.
Zones and fees
Parking zones and hourly fees from 1 July 2026
| Area | Mobile zone | Paid parking period | Hourly fee for passenger cars | Hourly fee over 3.5 tonnes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The area bounded by Király Street, Erzsébet Boulevard, Rákóczi Road and Károly Boulevard, excluding Erzsébet Boulevard, Károly Boulevard and Rákóczi Road. | 3071 | 8:00 – 22:00 | 800 HUF | 2,400 HUF |
| The odd-numbered side of Károly Boulevard from Dohány Street to Király Street, and both sides of Erzsébet Boulevard from Rákóczi Road to Király Street. | 0701 | 8:00 – 22:00 | 800 HUF | 2,400 HUF |
| The area bounded by Erzsébet Boulevard, Rákóczi Road, Szövetség Street, Izabella Street and Király Street, excluding Erzsébet Boulevard and Rákóczi Road. | 3072 | 8:00 – 22:00 | 800 HUF | 2,400 HUF |
| The area bounded by Izabella Street, Szövetség Street, Rákóczi Road, Verseny Street, Dózsa György Road, Városligeti Fasor and Király Street, excluding Izabella Street, Szövetség Street, Rákóczi Road, Thököly Road, Dózsa György Road, Lövölde Square, Damjanich Street and Rottenbiller Street. | 3073 | 8:00 – 20:00 | 600 HUF | 1,800 HUF |
| Lövölde Square, Damjanich Street, Rottenbiller Street and the section of Thököly Road from Hernád Street to Cserhát Street. | 0702 | 8:00 – 20:00 | 600 HUF | 1,800 HUF |
Penalty fees
Parking and penalty fees from 1 July 2026
Amount payable within 15 days
| Zone | Hourly fee | Paid period | One-hour parking fee | Penalty fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 800 HUF | 14 hours | 800 HUF | 800 HUF + 14 × 800 HUF + 2 × 800 HUF = 13,600 HUF |
| B | 600 HUF | 12 hours | 600 HUF | 600 HUF + 12 × 600 HUF + 2 × 600 HUF = 9,000 HUF |
Amount payable after 15 days
| Zone | Hourly fee | Paid period | One-hour parking fee | Penalty fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 800 HUF | — | 800 HUF | 800 HUF + 40 × 800 HUF = 32,800 HUF |
| B | 600 HUF | — | 600 HUF | 600 HUF + 40 × 600 HUF = 24,600 HUF |
Frequently asked questions
Useful information before parking
The following answers summarise the most important practical rules about mobile parking, SMS parking, system failures and penalty handling.
When does the new parking system take effect?
The new parking system applies from 1 July 2026.
Will there be a transition period?
No. The changes take effect on 1 July 2026 without a separate transition period.
Parking meters may remain on the streets for some time, but parking tickets can no longer be purchased from them.
How can I start parking?
Parking can be started by mobile application or by SMS.
Parking is valid only after the successful confirmation has arrived. Starting a payment attempt is not sufficient by itself.
What if I do not have a smartphone?
SMS parking can also be started from a traditional mobile phone.
The SMS must be sent to the number belonging to your mobile provider. For example, in the case of Yettel: 0620763XXXX, where the last four digits are the zone code shown on the traffic sign.
The message should contain only the vehicle registration number, without hyphens or spaces. Example: ABC123
For vehicles with a foreign registration plate, the country code must also be added after the registration number, separated by a comma. Example for a Swiss vehicle: ABC123, CH
What happens if the mobile parking system or the application does not work?
Global system outages are reported to public parking operators by the National Mobile Payment Plc.
If a penalty notice is issued during a confirmed outage, the customer should report the case to customer service in person, by phone or by email.
If the penalty time shown on the penalty notice falls within the confirmed outage period, the penalty will be cancelled.
If the problem is caused by the mobile provider, for example the SMS service does not work, using a mobile application is recommended as an alternative. Penalties caused by a mobile provider’s own service failure cannot be cancelled.
Does a complaint extend the payment deadline for a penalty?
No. If you submit a complaint about a parking event, the payment deadline does not change.
Please pay the penalty by the 15th day after the parking event. Your complaint or official request will be reviewed and you will be informed about the decision.
Why do I still need to start parking if I already received a penalty today?
A penalty is linked to a specific parking event. It does not replace the obligation to pay the parking fee for any later parking period.
The parking fee must still be paid. The penalty is not considered a parking service fee.
Need help with a parking issue?
If you have a question about a penalty notice, mobile parking, SMS parking or a parking zone, please contact customer service and provide the vehicle registration number and the relevant parking details.
