Jerusalem Raises Municipal Parking Fees by 22% to Manage Demand and Costs

Starting Tuesday, the Jerusalem Municipality increased prices for city-operated parking lots managed by Eden Company by approximately 22%. In the city center, parking fees rose from 18 to 22 shekels, while in other areas the price increased from 12 to 15 shekels. The Talpiot industrial zone remains at 12 shekels due to ongoing infrastructure and development work aimed at improving access for visitors and workers. Jerusalem residents continue to receive a 20% discount under the "Yerushalmi" program, though the discount now applies to the higher rates.

The municipality explained that the price hike aims to regulate demand in central areas, encourage public transportation use, especially the light rail, and address rising operational costs. This increase follows a similar 20% hike in Tel Aviv's municipal parking fees for non-residents announced about two weeks earlier.

These adjustments come amid broader sector-wide price increases triggered by the Parking Law enacted in December 2025, which mandated minute-based pricing from the first hour. Although the law was expected to be repealed before the Knesset dissolved, it was removed from the agenda due to opposition from ultra-Orthodox parties concerned about potential Sabbath public transport. Despite government promises to cancel the law, many parking operators have begun raising prices in anticipation of no repeal.