New App Reveals Stark Parking Price Gaps in Tel Aviv

A new free app called ParkWise is aiming to shed light on the significant and often surprising price disparities for parking in Israel, particularly in Tel Aviv. Developed by software engineer Hadar Nir, the app aggregates data from 343 parking lots across 24 cities, allowing users to compare prices before they leave home.

In Tel Aviv, the app highlights dramatic differences even within the same neighborhoods. For instance, in the Florentin area, the cost for a full workday (9 AM to 5 PM) can range from NIS 36 to NIS 192, a difference of NIS 156. Similar gaps exist in other areas like Yarkon (NIS 70 to NIS 210) and Dizengoff (NIS 117 difference). These variations are often due to differing ceiling prices for daily parking, even if hourly rates are similar. The app also notes that municipal parking lots offer resident discounts of 50% to 75%, which are not included in the displayed prices.

ParkWise's data also reveals price fluctuations for shorter durations, such as Thursday evenings. In Florentin, a three-hour stay could cost anywhere from NIS 15 to NIS 150. The article notes that Tel Aviv's municipal parking prices increased in August, with non-residents now paying NIS 24 per hour. A "Parking Law" set to take effect in December 2025, which would calculate the first hour's fee per minute, has faced opposition, with the Knesset's Economy Committee voting to cancel it.

Nationally, Jerusalem has the highest median daily parking rate at NIS 105 for a workday, followed by Tel Aviv (NIS 89) and Bnei Brak (NIS 80). However, Eilat has the most expensive hourly rates at a median of NIS 32.5, followed by Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan (NIS 30). The app gathers its data from official price lists, direct synchronization with operators, open city data, and user contributions.

Nir, who developed the app largely on his own, was motivated by personal experiences of being overcharged for parking. He hopes that by making pricing transparent, parking operators will be incentivized to offer more competitive rates. While the app currently covers many lots in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, Nir is seeking more user input to expand its coverage across the country, emphasizing that he personally approves all user-submitted data to maintain accuracy.