Center City Core $4/hr; Area $3.50/hr (from Jul 1 2025)

What the rule says

PPA's first increase in 10+ years: Center City Core (Arch-Locust, 4th-20th) $4.00/hour. Center City Area (Spring Garden-Bainbridge, river to river, excluding Core) $3.50/hour. Center City long-term (4- and 12-hour) meters $2.50/hour. Neighborhood rates vary; some blocks still $1.50. Enforcement: Posted hours; many blocks free after 6pm. Rate: $4.00 Core / $3.50 Area / $2.50 long-term. Limit: Often 2-4 hours; long-term 4 or 12 hours.

When it applies

Schedule

Posted hours · $4.00 Core / $3.50 Area / $2.50 long-term · Often 2-4 hours; long-term 4 or 12 hours

If you get it wrong

Citation

City-wide meter window

Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Citation & source

Issuing agency

Philadelphia Parking Authority

Last verified

Aug 28, 2026 — Source last verified Aug 28, 2026 (45d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

Official source

https://philapark.org/2025/06/changes-to-philadelphia-parking-meter-rates-effective-july-1-2025/(opens in a new tab)