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Parking rules

Charleston, SCChange

Meters enforced
Mon–Sat, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
~$2-$3/hour (confirm meter face)
Time to contest
30 days
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Meters

  • Meters run Mon-Sat, 9am–6pm

    Verified source

    On-street City of Charleston meters require payment Monday through Saturday, 9:00am–6:00pm. Sundays and official city holidays are free at meters. Other posted restrictions still apply. Enforcement: Not enforced outside meter hours. Rate: ~$2-$3/hour (confirm meter face). Limit: Typically 2 hours on peninsula.

    Mon-Sat 9:00am–6:00pm · ~$2-$3/hour (confirm meter face) · Typically 2 hours on peninsula · Citation

    Meters run Mon-Sat, 9am–6pm: Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (34d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

    Last verified · rechecked on each recrawl

    Full detailsfor Meters run Mon-Sat, 9am–6pmSourcefor Meters run Mon-Sat, 9am–6pm (opens in a new tab)

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  • Two-hour max on most peninsula blocks

    Verified source

    Most downtown/peninsula metered blocks have a two-hour maximum. Feeding the meter past the posted maximum can still earn a citation. Move the car, not just the payment. Enforcement: During meter hours. Limit: 2-hour maximum.

    Mon-Sat during meter hours 9:00am–6:00pm · 2-hour maximum · Citation

    Two-hour max on most peninsula blocks: Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (34d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

    Last verified · rechecked on each recrawl

    Full detailsfor Two-hour max on most peninsula blocksSourcefor Two-hour max on most peninsula blocks (opens in a new tab)

  • King St (Spring-John) night ban

    Verified source

    Street parking on King Street between Spring and John is prohibited Thursday-Saturday 6:00pm–3:00am. This overrides the usual after-6pm free-meter rule. Tow zone. Enforcement: Night entertainment corridor. Limit: No parking.

    Thu-Sat 6:00pm–3:00am · No parking · Ticket + tow

    King St (Spring-John) night ban: Source last verified Aug 27, 2026 (34d ago). This rule matches its official source as of that date.

    Last verified · rechecked on each recrawl

    Full detailsfor King St (Spring-John) night banSourcefor King St (Spring-John) night ban (opens in a new tab)

    • The posted sign at your bumper always wins over city-wide rules.