Pay and Display parking
On this page you will find information on the following:
- Parking charges
- Payment options
- Exemption for disabled drivers
- Report faulty pay and display machines
View car parks privacy notices.
Parking charges
Paid parking periods and charges as of 1st April 2024:
- Up to 1 hour - £0.65
- Up to 2 hours - £1.25
- Up to 5 hours - £3.75
- Up to 9 hours - £6.25
The above charges do not apply to country parks.
Payment options
We offer a range of payments options for parking charges.
You can pay at machines using:
- Coins (1p and 2p coins are not accepted and change is not given)
- Card payment
- Contactless technology
You can also pay using your mobile phone.
You do not have to display your ticket. The machines are digitally linked to our operatives devices and will show if you have purchased a valid parking session.
Pay by card
To obtain a ticket, or pay an excess charge at the instant rate using card, please follow these instructions:
- enter vehicle registration then press green button
- check registration
- select amount to pay using the '+' (plus) or '-' (minus) symbols and present or insert card for payment
- press green button to confirm transaction
If you are experiencing difficulty please telephone 01467 536060.
Pay by coins
To obtain a ticket, or pay an excess charge at the instant rate using coins, please follow these instructions:
- enter vehicle registration then press green button
- check registration
- insert correct value of coins (1p and 2 coins are not accepted and change is not given)
- press green button to confirm transaction
Pay by mobile phone
There are two apps you can use to pay for your parking. They are:
For further information on how to pay by mobile please see our page on parking using your mobile phone.
Exemption for disabled drivers
A disabled person's vehicle, displaying a valid Blue Badge, will be exempt from payment of any parking charge.
Faulty payment meters
To report a faulty payment meter please:
- Report faulty payment meter online
- Report by email: carparks@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- Report by phone: 01467 536060