Tel Aviv-Jaffa Raises Parking Fees by 20% Starting August 1, 2026

The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality announced a 20% increase in parking fees at the Ahuza Beach parking lots, effective August 1, 2026. The hike includes stricter conditions for residents, citing rising operational costs as the main reason. Hourly parking rates for city residents will rise from 5 to 6 shekels, while non-residents will see an increase from 20 to 24 shekels per hour. Daily rates for residents will increase by 1.5 shekels in most lots, and night rates will also rise to 9 shekels for residents and 36 shekels for non-residents.

Additionally, resident discounts in selected lots such as Tel Nordau, Basel, Sheraton, Bugrashov, and Bnei Dan will be reduced from 75% to 50%. The start time for the "Close to Home" benefit in these lots will be delayed from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Furthermore, after 96 continuous hours of parking, residents will no longer be eligible for discounted rates, though the implementation date for this change has not yet been announced.

Mayor Ron Huldai explained that the price adjustments respond to significant increases in maintenance and operational expenses, revenue losses due to parking laws, and the need to better reflect the economic value of parking. The municipality also aims to manage demand, reduce traffic congestion, and improve parking availability in commercial, entertainment, and cultural areas.

The municipality emphasized that the new rates remain lower than those of nearby private parking facilities. Ahuza Beach management confirmed that even after the increase, their parking fees will continue to be significantly cheaper than private alternatives, ensuring residents still benefit from discounted rates.