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Istanbul’s municipal council approved a wide-ranging increase in parking and entry fees across the city on Thursday, with some rates set to rise by as much as 62.5% starting January 1, 2026.
The changes apply to car parks operated by Ispark, a subsidiary of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), and come as part of the city’s Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan.
The new pricing structure raises short-term parking fees in central areas such as Fatih's Historic Peninsula and the Kadikoy-Rihtim zone. In these districts, the hourly rate for cars in open or covered lots will rise from ₺150 ($3.52) to ₺200, while a 12–24 hour stay will increase from ₺500 to ₺550.
Roadside parking in the same areas will see the most pronounced increases. The daily rate is set to rise by 62.5%, from ₺400 to ₺650. Hourly roadside fees will also be adjusted, with the first hour increasing from ₺150 to ₺220.
In major central districts such as Besiktas, Beyoglu, Kadikoy, Sisli, Fatih, and Uskudar, fees at open and multi-level car parks for the first hour will increase from ₺100 to ₺140, while a full-day stay will rise from ₺400 to ₺450. Roadside parking in these areas will also become more expensive, with the daily fee increasing from ₺300 to ₺500.
In mid-density districts including Atasehir, Bakirkoy, Kartal, and Maltepe, hourly parking in lots will increase from ₺80 to ₺110, and the full-day rate will rise from ₺310 to ₺370. Roadside parking in these districts will see daily rates go up from ₺240 to ₺320.
Outlying districts such as Esenyurt, Basaksehir, Kucukcekmece, and Silivri will also face price hikes. The one-hour rate in these areas will rise from ₺60 to ₺80, while a 12–24 hour stay will increase from ₺200 to ₺260.
The city council also approved higher entry fees for public green spaces, including forests and picnic areas. Entrance for private vehicles will rise from ₺170 to ₺250. The rate for midibuses will increase from ₺750 to ₺1,000, and for motorcycles, from ₺100 to ₺140.
Taxi stands will be affected as well. Entry and exit fees for taxis will rise from ₺25 to ₺30, while the daily station fee will increase from ₺100 to ₺140.
The new tariff will take effect on January 1, 2026, marking the third adjustment to ISPARK fees in recent years following increases of up to 50% in June 2024 and up to 115% in December 2024.
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