Parking a car in Bengaluru could cost ₹25K a year!

• Karnataka proposes new paid parking rules for the Bengaluru area
• On-street parking for LMVs could cost up to Rs 80 per hour
• Residents may face annual permit fees up to Rs 25,000 for SUVs

Bengaluru could soon see major changes in its parking system, with the Karnataka government proposing new parking rules that would make most public parking a paid

service across the Greater Bengaluru Area (GBA). Under the draft Greater Bengaluru Authority (Parking) Rules, 2026, notified on August 11, on-street parking for light motor vehicles (LMVs) could cost up to a minimum of Rs 80 per hour on A-category roads. The draft is currently open to public objections and suggestions for 30 days before the rules are considered for final notification.

Bengaluru Parking Charges 2026

The proposed Bengaluru new parking rules 2026 classify roads into A, B and C categories, with charges varying by location.

On A-category roads, the minimum on-street parking fee is proposed at Rs 40 per hour for two-wheelers and Rs 80 per hour for LMVs. On B-category roads, the minimum rates would be Rs 30 and Rs 60, while C-category roads would charge Rs 20 and Rs 40 respectively.

Off-street parking would be comparatively cheaper, with LMV charges proposed at Rs 20-Rs 40 per hour and monthly parking fees ranging from Rs 2,000 to Rs 4,000.

Bengaluru Parking Rules: Rs 25,000 Annual Fee For SUVs

Under the proposed system, residents parking vehicles on public roads may also have to pay annual permit charges. The minimum fee is proposed at Rs 15,000 for small cars, Rs 20,000 for sedans and Rs 25,000 for SUVs.

The permits would be linked to the vehicle and resident, remain valid for one year and be issued only on designated roads where adequate space is available for pedestrians and traffic.

The draft also seeks to discourage long-duration on-street parking, particularly where off-street facilities are available. Peak-hour parking rates could be higher, although the variation would be capped at 50%.

Parking Restrictions And Fines

The proposed Bengaluru parking rules would also tighten restrictions around public transport facilities. On-street parking could initially be banned within 150 metres of Metro and suburban railway stations, while the zone could later extend up to 500 metres where adequate off-street parking is available.

Parking would also be prohibited within 25 metres of bus stops and station access points, as well as on footpaths. Illegal parking could attract fines of Rs 500 for cars and Rs 300 for two-wheelers, while parking on footpaths could lead to fines of Rs 1,000 and Rs 600 respectively.

The rules will come into force only after final notification in the official Gazette.