How To Pay For Parking In Mombasa (2024)

Here is how to pay for parking in Mombasa County. You can now easily pay for parking in Mombasa with your phone by dialling *282# and then following the prompts. Mombasa is a thriving commercial and residential area; thus, there are many shared off-street parking bays rather than privately controlled parking zones, often reserved for certain permit holders or employees.

Mombasa County introduced a quick and secure way of paying your parking fees to respond to user demands, encourage turnover, and remain technologically current. The Mombasa parking system also allows business people in Mombasa to pay for other services, including single business permits, advertisements, medical services, land rates, liquor licences, etc.

How To Pay Parking Fees In Mombasa

• Pay through USSD Code

1. On your phone, dial Mombasa parking system USSD *282#
2. Press 1 to register using your name, set your PIN, and confirm
3. Enter 0 to go to the Main menu, and then select 1 “My Services”
4. Enter 1 to access Mombasa parking services
5. Go to “Pay for New” if you are parking for the first time in the city
6. Select your vehicle category as either saloon, canter, or pick-up and see the displayed charges
7. Key in the vehicle registration number
8. Confirm the information and proceed to pay parking fees using M-PESA by choosing “Accept Payment”
9. A M-PESA payment instruction will pop up on your phone. Enter your PIN to pay for your parking ticket

You will receive a confirmation SMS from Mombasa County with payment and vehicle details. Mombasa County parking operators will receive a copy of the same on their handheld devices, and your car will be safely parked.

• Pay throughMombasa County eServices Portal

Alternatively, you can make a payment online through the county’s e-portal. Fortunately, the process is as simple as the one above. The steps are as follows:

1. Register for an account by signing up using your national identification card.
2. Log in to the portal and select the service you want to receive: parking.
3. Select Pay Online.
4. What are the payment options supported? You can pay online securely using M-PESA, Airtel Money, debit/credit cards and Pesalink Bank transfers.

Mombasa County Parking Fees

The parking fee you will pay depends on the type of vehicle you intend to park. The charges are as follows:

• Private vehicles/Saloon Cars – Daily Ksh 100
• Private vehicles/Saloon Cars – Monthly: Ksh 2,200
• Private vehicles/Saloon Cars – Quarterly: Ksh 6,000
• Private vehicles/Saloon Cars – Half Year: Ksh 12,000
• Private vehicles/Saloon Cars – Full Year: Ksh 24,000
• Canter pickups from 2 to 5 tonnes – Daily: Ksh 300
• Canter pickups from 2 to 5 tonnes – Monthly: Ksh 7,000
• Canter pickups from 2 to 5 tonnes – Quarterly: Ksh 20,000
• Canter pickups from 2 to 5 tonnes – Half Year: Ksh 40,000
• Canter pickups from 2 to 5 tonnes – Full Year: Ksh 80,000
• Motor vehicles from 5 to 10 tonnes, lorries – Daily: Ksh 500
• Motor vehicles from 5 to 10 tonnes, lorries – Monthly: Ksh 10,000
• Motor vehicles from 5 to 10 tonnes, lorries – Quarterly: Ksh 30,000
• Motor vehicles from 5 to 10 tonnes, lorries – Half Year: Ksh 60,000
• Motor vehicles from 5 to 10 tonnes, lorries – Full Year: Ksh 120,000
• Motor vehicles above 10 tonnes (Semi-trailers, tractors with trailers, and others) – Daily: Ksh 600
• Motor vehicles above 10 tonnes – Monthly: Ksh 12,000
• Motor vehicles above 10 tonnes – Quarterly: Ksh 36,000
• Motor vehicles above 10 tonnes – Half Year: Ksh 72,000
• Motor vehicles above 10 tonnes – Full Year: Ksh 144,000

Clamping Fees Per Vehicle

• Tuktuks and Bodaboda: Ksh 1,000
• Saloon cars and pick-ups: Ksh 2,400
• Mini-bus, Matatus and Canters: Ksh 5,000
• Buses and Lorries: Ksh 10,000

Note: A 50% penalty for daily parking will be charged on all vehicles clamped daily, including clamping charges.

Mombasa County Parking Zones

The county’s parking spaces are categorised into different zones. Therefore, while paying the fees, you must specify which zone your vehicle is parked in. Below are the zones.

1. Kisauni
2. CBD
3. Changamwe
4. Nyali
5. Kisauni
6. Likoni
7. Shimanzi

Mombasa Fees FAQs

1. Can you pay parking fees online in Mombasa?

Yes, the county government operates an online payment system, the Mombasa County eServices Portal, whereby you can pay for parking and other services. However, the main disadvantage is that it takes 24 hours for any new registered account to get confirmed, making it less efficient than using USSD.

You can register on the website eportal.mombasa.go.ke. Fill in your name, phone number, email number, and location; confirm your contact channels; and wait for account approval, a one-day process.

2. How much does it cost to park in Mombasa for a day?

Although Mombasa has different parking zones, similar rates apply to public parking spaces. It costs Ksh 100 to park saloon vehicles and Ksh 300 for pick-ups and canters of 2 to 4.9 tonnes.

If your car breaks down or stalls within the city, turn on hazard lights and inform the parking operators who offer tow services or break-down services at Ksh 250. Failing to pay your parking fees in Mombasa is contravening county regulations. If you do, you will be handed a parking citation by enforcement officers instructing payment of penalties for violations.