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Metered parking · Boston, MA

Meters Mon-Sat 8am–8pm

Verified sourceActiveVerified 45d ago

What the rule says

Most Boston meters operate Monday-Saturday 8:00am–8:00pm. Typical 2-hour maximum. Rates about $1.25-$3.75/hr (Back Bay and Seaport at the high end). Enforcement: Meter hours. Rate: ~$1.25-$3.75/hour. Limit: Usually 2 hours.

When it applies

Schedule
Mon-Sat 8:00am–8:00pm · ~$1.25-$3.75/hour · Usually 2 hours
If you get it wrong
Citation
City-wide meter window
Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Citation & source

Issuing agency
Office of the Parking Clerk
Last verified
— Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (45d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

Stella's tip

Quote this rule's source link in your appeal — an officer's word against a city page rarely wins.