Best parking apps for Android
Parking apps find open spaces, compare prices, and let you pay and extend time remotely, so you circle less and avoid expired-meter tickets.
18 apps ranked · How we rank
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A focused, free parking payment app that is a solid choice for drivers in covered cities, provided the locations you use accept it.
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A broad, free parking payment app for drivers in covered European cities, with a service fee added in most locations.
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A focused, free companion for travelers parking at The Parking Spot's 38 airport locations, best for regular customers.
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A free, well-established app for reserving and prepaying parking in major US cities and at airports, best for drivers who plan ahead.
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A free, focused app for locating New York City parking zones and paying for them from your phone.
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A free, broad parking app that suits city drivers, eventgoers and small fleets, provided your parking happens in its covered cities.
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A free, ad-free Portland parking app that handles payment, extensions, alerts and receipts for signed street spaces.
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A free, well-established parking payment app that is a solid choice for drivers in the cities and lots it covers.
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A free, ad-free official app that makes Chicago meter parking quicker to pay for and easier to extend.
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A free, ad-free booking tool for drivers who plan their parking in advance, best in major cities and at airports.
More of the best parking apps
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11
Premium Parking
Premium Parking
4.3
500K+
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12
MPLS Parking
City of Minneapolis
4.4
100K+
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13
SpotAngels Parking Map & Deals
SpotAngels
4.4
500K+
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14
iParkit Garage Parking
InterPark
4.4
100K+
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15
Flowbird Parking
Flowbird
3.8
1M+
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16
Pango Parking
Mobile Smart City Corp
3.2
100K+
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17
SEPTA Park
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority
4.0
10K+
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18
Passport Parking
Passport Labs, Inc.
2.2
5M+
About parking apps
City drivers, commuters and anyone parking in an unfamiliar area get the most from them. Some focus on street meters; others cover garages and lots. They differ in coverage area, payment options such as stored cards or digital wallets, and whether they show live space availability. Apps that work in many cities can be thin on features, while those built for a few locations are often more deeply integrated there. Each one only helps where it is accepted, so check coverage for the places you park most often.
What to look for
- Check the app's coverage in your city and the specific neighborhoods where you park, because an app that works well elsewhere may not support your local meters or garages.
- Look at how the app handles payments: does it accept your preferred method, and are there extra fees for using the service? Some apps add a convenience fee per transaction.
- See if the app provides real-time information on available spaces or just static listings. Live data helps you avoid driving to a full lot.
- Consider whether the app lets you extend your parking session remotely, which can save you from rushing back or getting a ticket.
- Review the app's privacy policy to understand what location and payment data it collects and how it is used.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.