Paid parking to be expanded in Tapiola and Otaniemi in October

In accordance with the decision made by the City Board in March, paid parking zones in Espoo will be expanded. The city will start updating traffic signs in October in the Tapiola and Otaniemi areas. Drivers are advised to check traffic signs when parking, as the parking fees will take effect immediately once the signs have been replaced. Paid parking is indicated by traffic signs as shown in the image. Click on the links at the bottom of this page to find a map and a list of the streets affected.

Parking fees and paid parking hours

Parking costs €3.50 per hour in zone 1 and €2.50 per hour in zone 2. Parking fees are charged from Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 20:00, on Saturdays from 8:00 to 18:00 and, in zone 1, also on Sundays from 8:00 to 18:00. There are traffic signs in the areas to indicate the hours when parking fees apply. Parking is free of charge and permitted without time limitation at other times.

Below is a link to the section of the City Board’s decision record describing the expansion of paid parking and the new zones:

City Board Minutes 16 March 2026 / Item 82 | Dynasty information service | City of Espoo (in Finnish)

Further information on the expansion of paid parking can be found at espoo.fi:

Expansion of paid parking | City of Espoo

You can also read about the end of the parking discount for electric vehicles at espoo.fi via the following link:

Parking discount for electric vehicles ends in Espoo on 19 April 2026 | City of Espoo

The following link provides information on how to pay for parking:

Parking | City of Espoo

Enquiries:

Jussi Yli-Seppälä, Manager of Traffic Management
City of Espoo
Tel. +358 40 556 9499
jussi.yli-seppala@espoo.fi