Questions
Frequently asked questions
The basics
What is Parkwise?
Parkwise is a verified map of UK parking — every street bay and car park with real prices, max stays, enforcement hours, and live space reports from drivers. You check the map before you set off, so you know before you go.
Is Parkwise free?
Yes. Every new account starts with a full day of access, and you keep Parkwise free by helping other drivers — two quick availability reports earn a full day of access. No subscription required.
Which cities does Parkwise cover?
Parkwise covers the UK’s major cities: Manchester, London, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Newcastle, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Nottingham, Leicester, Oxford, Cambridge, and Brighton — growing every day.
Which platforms is the app on?
Parkwise is built for both iPhone and Android. Tap a store badge anywhere on this site to get notified the moment your store listing is live.
The data
Where does the parking data come from?
Every location starts from official council records — real tariffs, max stays, and enforcement hours. Real drivers then confirm each location on the street before it earns its verified badge.
What does the verified badge mean?
A verified badge means the location’s details — its position, category, price, max stay, and hours — have been fully confirmed by drivers on the street. Locations that haven’t finished checking say so plainly.
How fresh is the availability information?
Live space reports expire after 60 minutes, without exception. A green marker means a driver recently confirmed spaces. If nobody has reported in the last hour, the marker returns to neutral rather than showing stale data.
What if the map is wrong?
Report it in the app — wrong price, wrong hours, wrong location, or no longer parking. The location is flagged, other drivers confirm, and the majority decides. You earn points once your report is verified.
Earning access
How do I earn free access?
Report live availability (+15 points), verify details on-site (+25 points), report wrong information (+10 points once confirmed), or add missing locations (+100 points once verified). 30 points converts into a full day of access.
Why do some rewards say pending?
High-impact contributions — new locations, corrections — release their points once other drivers confirm them. This keeps the economy rewarding accuracy rather than volume.
Can I pay instead of contributing?
Yes. If you’d rather not contribute, you can buy access directly in the app — daily, weekly, or monthly. Contributing is simply the free route.
Still stuck? Email hello@parkwise-app.com.