Parking rules in Denmark
Parking costs
| City | Center Rate/Hour |
|---|---|
| Copenhagen | 25-40 DKK |
| Aarhus | 18-25 DKK |
| Odense | 15-22 DKK |
| Aalborg | 12-20 DKK |
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P-skive (parking disc)
- Mandatory in Denmark for time-limited parking
- Set arrival time (round up to quarter hour)
- Must be displayed on dashboard
- Available at gas stations, supermarkets, FDM
Parking fines (parkeringsafgift)
| Violation | Fine (DKK) |
|---|---|
| No P-skive | 510 |
| Exceeded time | 510 |
| Wrong zone | 510-1020 |
| Disabled space | 2040 |
| Fire lane | 1020-2040 |
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Zone parking
- Red zone: Short-term, expensive
- Green zone: Medium-term
- Blue zone: P-skive required, free
Payment methods
- EasyPark app (most popular)
- ParkPark app
- SMS parking
- Meters (card only in most)
Tips for Denmark
- P-skive is MANDATORY - always carry one
- Many meters don't accept cash
- Download EasyPark before visiting
- "Parkering forbudt" = no parking
- Check both posted signs AND curb markings
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