Contract parking basics
What is contract parking and how does it work?
Contract parking is a recurring monthly arrangement that gives you the right to park at a designated Parking People site. We post a physical permit to your door which you display in your vehicle. The subscription is billed monthly and continues until you tell us to stop.
Am I tied into a long contract?
No. After your first month, you can cancel any time by letting us know. There's no minimum term beyond the first billing period.
Will I be given an allocated space?
Most of our sites operate on an unallocated basis — your permit lets you park anywhere in the contract area. A small number of sites have allocated spaces; if so, this is shown on the site listing before you sign up.
How do I pay?
Online via secure card payment at sign-up, then automatically each month from the same card. We use Stripe — your card details are stored securely with them, never with us.
How do I cancel my contract?
Sign in to your customer portal and submit a cancellation request from the permit page. Our office will process the cancellation and confirm by email — usually within one working day.
Billing & payments
When am I charged?
On sign-up for the first month, then on the same date each month thereafter via Stripe.
Can I update my card?
Yes, from your customer portal. We never see or store your card details — they're held securely by Stripe.
What if a payment fails?
Stripe will automatically retry over 4–7 days. If all retries fail, your permit is suspended until you update your card.
How do I get a VAT receipt?
Every successful payment triggers a receipt email. You can also download invoice PDFs from your customer portal.
Security & access
How secure is the site?
All our sites are well-lit, signed, and patrolled. Most have CCTV. Specifics vary by site — see the per-site FAQ on the location page.
Is the space 24×7?
Most sites are 24×7 access. A small number have operating hours — these are listed on the site page before you sign up.
What if my car is damaged on site?
Report any incident immediately to our office. We'll work with you and the site owner; CCTV footage is retained for 28 days.
- 15+ years operating
- Largest in Cork City
- 20% of clamping revenue to charity
- Cancel anytime after first month