• Home
• Channel: Getting Around
• Mayor Proposes Progressive Parking Fee System For Downtown Budapest

Mayor Proposes Progressive Parking Fee System For Downtown Budapest

• 22 Jun 2020 7:11 AM
• Hungary Matters

Mayor Gergely Karácsony has proposed the introduction of a progressive parking fee system for downtown Budapest that would make the first 15 minutes of parking free of charge with the rate then rising progressively.

Addressing an event streamed on City Hall’s Facebook page, Karácsony said a progressive fee system would guarantee that motorists would only park their cars in the downtown area for as long as they actually need to, making parking easier.

The move to make parking free of charge has had the exact opposite effect, the mayor added.

MTI Photo

• How does this content make you feel?
• I love it
• I like it
• I dislike it

• Budapest Mayor Mayor Karácsony Budapest Parking System

XpatLoop Media Partner

Hungary Matters

Launched in January 2014, this newsletter published on week days covers 'everything you need to know about what’s going on in Hungary and beyond', according to its publisher the state media agency MTI.

Explore More Reports

Getting Around: How to Reach the Renewed Citadel in Budapest

• 8 Apr 2026 12:01 PM

The wait is finally over. After years of restoration, the Citadella and the surrounding fortress grounds officially reopened to the public in early April 2026. Perched atop Gellért Hill, the site has been transformed into a modern, accessible park with 360-degree views of the Danube and the city.



Parking Puzzle in Budapest: Growing Pressure, Missing Strategy

• 25 Mar 2026 12:07 PM

In recent years, the Budapest Municipality has prioritised the development of long-term plans and strategies in several areas of transport. However, urban road traffic has largely been left out. The road network plan amounts to little more than a single diagram, while a comprehensive parking strategy has yet to be produced, despite repeated requests and official responses acknowledging the issue.



Cheaper Motorway Journeys in Hungary: Extra Fees Abolished for Online Tolls

• 27 Aug 2025 5:01 PM

From 1 September, motorists in Hungary will no longer have to pay extra 'convenience' fees when buying motorway toll stickers (e-vignettes) online, the government has announced.



Top 21 Beaches in Hungary for Dog-Friendly Fun

• 14 May 2025 4:20 PM

The new certified list of dog-friendly beaches in Hungary has been released, just in time for the warmer weather. This piece aims to help you discover the best beaches for you where your four-legged friend is warmly welcomed.