Jerusalem Raises Municipal Parking Fees by 22%

The Jerusalem Municipality is raising prices for municipal parking lots operated by the "Eden" company by approximately 22%. Starting today, Tuesday, the price of parking in the city center will rise from 18 to 22 shekels, while in other areas of the city, the price will be 15 shekels instead of 12. The only exception is the Talpiot area, where the price will remain unchanged at 12 shekels to provide a solution for visitors and workers in the industrial zone, where extensive infrastructure and development works are currently underway.

Residents of Jerusalem will continue to pay according to the "Jerusalemite" benefit, which entitles them to a 20% discount on municipal parking, though this will now apply to the new, higher rates. According to the Jerusalem Municipality, the move is intended to regulate demand in city centers, encourage the use of public transport—with an emphasis on the light rail—and respond to rising operating costs.

As a reminder, about two weeks ago, the Tel Aviv Municipality also announced a 20% increase in prices for "Ahuzat HaHof" municipal parking lots for non-residents. These hikes follow the implementation of a national parking law earlier this year that caused a surge in prices across the country.

This refers to a law that came into effect in December 2025, requiring parking fees to be calculated per minute starting from the first hour. All parties agree that it must be repealed, and the decision was slated for a vote just before the dissolution of the Knesset. At the last moment, the issue was removed from the agenda because it was linked to the Metropolitan Authorities Law, which ultra-Orthodox parties oppose, claiming it could lead to public transport operating on Shabbat. Although the government committed to repealing the law, many parking operators have run out of patience, leading them to raise prices and forcing customers to pay exorbitant amounts.