Street parking & car parks in Cardiff
Parkwise covers Cardiff street parking and car parks from the castle to the Bay — verified tariffs, enforcement hours, and live availability from drivers.
Official data. Driver verified.
57+
Locations mapped
6
Districts covered
60 min
Live report expiry
Free
For contributing drivers
Where Parkwise covers in Cardiff
Every district below has street bays and car parks mapped with verified prices, max stays, and enforcement hours.
- City Centre & Castle Quarter
- Cardiff Bay
- Cathays
- Riverside & Pontcanna
- Canton
- Whitchurch
Parking in Cardiff, without the guesswork
Match days at the Principality Stadium transform city-centre parking — live driver reports show what is genuinely available.
Cathays and Pontcanna offer cheaper on-street bays within walking distance of the centre.
Know before you go
Set your destination in the app and Parkwise shows every verified option around it — with the price, max stay, and the latest space report, before you set off.
See how verification worksCardiff parking questions
Is Parkwise free to use in Cardiff?
Yes. Parkwise gives every new account a full day of access, and you keep it free by helping other drivers — two quick availability reports earn enough points for another full day.
How accurate is the Cardiff parking data?
Every location starts from official records and is then confirmed on-site by real drivers. Locations only carry the verified badge once drivers have checked the price, max stay, and hours match the signs on the street.
Does Parkwise show live spaces in Cardiff?
Drivers report live availability as they arrive and leave. Reports expire after 60 minutes — so a green marker means someone recently confirmed spaces, never stale data.
Park smarter in Cardiff
Free for the drivers who keep the map honest.