Parking in Galway City

Galway City Council is updating how people pay for parking. 

Some of the old parking machines are no longer working.

Galway City Council is planning to remove these machines over time. 

Instead of machines, there are now many easy ways to pay. You can choose the way that suits you best.  

You can pay for parking by:

Using the Galway City Parking App

• This is free to download on your smartphone.
• You can pay by card and add more time without going back to your car.
• Only download the app from an official app store (for example, Google Play, Apple App Store).

Paying Online

• Go to www.GalwayCityParking.ie and pay by card

Paying by Phone

• Call 091 894 300.
• You can pay by card over the phone.

Paying in a Payzone Shop

• These shops have a pink Payzone sign outside.
• You can pay with cash or card.
• You do not need to return to your car to display a ticket.
• You can find the list of Payzone retailers in Galway City at www.GalwayCity.ie/Parking

No matter what way you now pay, you do not need a paper ticket. Once you have paid for parking, you do not need to display anything in your car window.

No. Once you've paid for parking by app, online, by phone or in a Payzone shop, you don't need to return to your car to display anything. 

Your payment is recorded digitally against your vehicle registration number.

: To Pay for Parking by app, online, by phone or in a shop, you need to know:

• your car/ vehicle registration (number plate)
  
  • How long you want to park for
  • Your parking location or ‘Parking Zone’ (see below).

You will find the name of where you are parking and the ‘zone code’ on the posters on the hoods covering the old ticket machines. We will be updating signage over the coming months to make it easier to find the information you need.

Parking Zones:

• Bowling Green Car Park ( GBGC ) - close to Educate Together Secondary School (Eircode: H91 DP11).
• Cathedral Car Park ( GCTH ) -  beside Galway Cathedral (Eircode: H91 A780)
• Dyke Road Car Park ( GDRC ) - close to The Black Box Theatre (Eircode: H91 C9PP)
• Mill Street Car Park ( GMCP ) -  beside Mill Street Garda Station (Eircode: H91 FX61)
• Street parking (‘on street’)  ( GCOS) - check street signage to see if payment is required.

You can pay for parking by app, online, by phone or in a Payzone shop. 

Using the Galway City Parking App

• This is free to download on your smartphone.
• You can pay by card and add more time without going back to your car.
• Only download the app from an official app store (for example, Google Play, Apple App Store).

Paying Online

• Go to www.GalwayCityParking.ie and pay by card

Paying by Phone

• Call 091 894 300.
• You can pay by card over the phone.

Paying in a Payzone Shop

• These shops have a pink Payzone sign outside.
• You can pay with cash or card.
• You do not need to return to your car to display a ticket.
• You can find the list of Payzone retailers in Galway City at www.GalwayCity.ie/Parking

No matter what way you now pay, you do not need a paper ticket. Once you have paid for parking, you do not need to display anything in your car window.n)

 Download the free app from an official App Store (iPhone) or Google Play (Android). You can register for an account or pay as a guest. 

Enter your vehicle registration, select your parking zone, choose your duration, and pay by card. The app lets you extend your parking time remotely without returning to your car.

Yes. You can pay with cash at any Payzone shop in Galway. There are over 30 locations throughout the city and suburbs. Visit www.GalwayCity.ie/Parking for the current list of participating shops

Call +353 (091) 894 300 during customer service hours:

Monday to Friday: 9am – 6pm 

Saturday: 9am – 5:30pm

Have your vehicle registration number and credit/debit card ready. Customer support will help you to get set up online or will be happy to guide you through the payment process.

No, there is no fee for users of the Galway City Parking app. 

Existing Parkmagic or Payzone users may pay a fee but this will be clearly shown before you complete your payment. 

 There are different charges for parking in different parts of Galway City. Some places such as Cathedral Car Park and Dyke Road Car Park have one charge per day no matter how long your car is there.

Other places such as street parking and Mill Street Car Park allow you to pay for parking a few minutes or hours at a time.

You will find the name of where you are parking and the ‘zone code’ on the posters on the hoods covering the old ticket machines. We will be updating signage over the coming months to make it easier to find the information you need.

Parking Zones:

• Bowling Green Car Park ( GBGC ) - close to Educate Together Secondary School (Eircode: H91 DP11).
• Cathedral Car Park ( GCTH ) -  beside Galway Cathedral (Eircode: H91 A780)
• Dyke Road Car Park ( GDRC )  - close to The Black Box Theatre (Eircode: H91 C9PP)
• Mill Street Car Park ( GMCP ) - beside Mill Street Garda Station (Eircode: H91 FX61)
• Street parking  (GCOS) (‘on street’) - check street signage to see if payment is required.

Look for signage at your parking location. Zone codes are displayed on posters covering the old parking meters, or on signs in the car parks. We will be updating signage over the coming months to make it easier to find the information you need.

: Charges vary by location. Street parking and short-stay car parks (Mill Street, Bowling Green) charge €2.50 per hour. Long-stay car parks (Dyke Road, Cathedral) charge €10.00 per day. Monthly passes are available for €100.

Make sure to check car park and street signs for operating hours. Charges currently apply Monday to Saturday 08:30 to 18:30, and Sunday 13:00 to 18:00.

Yes. Through the app and online, you can schedule future parking sessions. This is useful if you know when you'll arrive but be aware that payment in advance does not guarantee or reserve a parking space.

Yes, you can top up remotely. 

When paying by app or online, you can opt in to receiving a reminder when youre time is nearly up and can add more time without returning to your car. 

You can also top up by phone, or in a Payzone store, without returning to your car.  

You can register multiple vehicles on your app account. If you run into any problems, please contact customer support on 091 894 300. Always make sure to double-check you've selected the correct vehicle registration before completing payment.

No. When you set up an account on the app/ website, you have the option of keeping your account ‘in credit’ to pay for parking. The minimum amount of credit you can apply is €10. However, you can choose to pay ‘as you go’, and do not have to keep credit on your account. 

. You can pay for parking as a ‘one off’ payment on the app, online, by phone or in a Payzone shop. You don’t need an account to pay for parking on a ‘one off’ basis, and can make payment for any car/ vehicle registration, even if it’s linked to someone else’s account.

No. For your safety, GCC does not use QR codes on street signs. Use the official app/website/phone or a Payzone shop.

It's crucial to enter your registration correctly as this is how Community Wardens check if your vehicle has a valid payment. Double-check before confirming. If you make an error, contact customer support immediately on 091 894 300.

Street parking has a maximum stay of 2 hours in most areas. Car parks don't have maximum stay limits during operational hours.

Digital payments generate email receipts automatically if you’ve requested one. If you forgot to request one you can ask customer support to send it to you. Payzone shops provide paper receipts on request. 

Customer support is available on 091 894 300 or by email at Parking@Payzone.ie.

Hours are Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5:30pm. 

Community Wardens are also available throughout the city to assist, and your local Payzone shop will also be happy to take payment.

Galway City Council wants to make parking simple, fair, and easy for everyone. Some people prefer digital payments, while others still want to use cash. The new system helps both.

If you don’t have a smartphone, you can pay:

• By phone on +353 (091) 894 300. Pay with a card. 

Customer Service Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 5:30pm

• In Payzone shops – look for the pink Payzone logo outside. Pay by cash or card. You can find the full list of Payzone shops on www.GalwayCity.ie/Parking
• Ask someone you trust to help you pay online at www.GalwayCityParking.ie Pay with a card – with an account or as a ‘one off’ payment. 

If you’d like support with making online payments or payments by app, contact GRETB or Age Action for information on training and supports in your local area. 

See https://gabes.ie/

https://www.ageaction.ie/get-help/programmes/

Visitors can pay by app, online, by phone or in a Payzone shop – with an account or as a ‘one off’ payment. Find the list of Payzone shops at www.GalwayCity.ie/Parking

To pay in your native language, go to www.GalwayCityParking.ie and translate the page in your web browser.

Galway City Council doesn't use QR codes for parking payments. Only download the official app from legitimate app stores. Never share your card details with anyone claiming to help with parking payment unless you've called the official customer support number.

Both the Galway City Parking app and www.GalwayCityParking.ie are safe and secure to use. Our application is built with robust safeguards and undergoes rigorous testing and validation to ensure it meets the highest standards of protection. We continuously monitor and update our systems to defend against emerging threats.

Unfortunately, bad actors publish bogus version of apps on the web in the hope that people will download them (from outside of the app stores) and then the bad actors can extract data for fraudulent use. That’s why it’s essential that customers:

• Only download apps from official app stores (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play).
  
  • Avoid downloading apps from unknown websites or third-party sources.
  • Check the developer name, reviews, and permissions before installing.
  • Keep your apps and operating system up to date to ensure you have the latest security patches.

Galway City Council wants parking to be simple and fair for residents and visitors. 

The new ‘Digital Plus’ system offers more convenience and flexibility whilst maintaining cash payment options. 

It reduces the costs involved in maintaining physical meters and provides better data for managing parking turnover and availability. The savings will help fund street improvements and transport services in Galway City.