On street parking in Rye
Parking review consultations
We are asking for your views on changes to parking controls in Eastbourne and Hastings boroughs, find out more and have your say about the Eastbourne parking review formal consultation and the Hastings new permit zones 2026 high level consultation.
These consultations opened on 15 May and will close on 5 June 2026.
There are different types of bays within the controlled parking areas in Rye. Signs next to the bays tell you which type they are and any time restrictions.
By displaying a valid pay and display ticket, or paying for parking using RingGo, our cashless parking mobile phone service, you can park in:
- paid parking bays (previously known as pay and display)
Most pay and display machines accept both card and coin payment, or you can pay using RingGo.
Other types of bays such as permit holders only, disabled bays and taxi bays operate at all times unless the sign states otherwise.
Maps of Rye and parking charges
Charges apply, 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday in:
- Cinque Ports Street
- Cyprus Place
- Landgate
- Market Road
- Rope Walk
- The Strand
- Tower Street
- Wish Street
- Wish Ward
Charges apply, 9am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday in:
- East Street
- High Street
- Hilders Cliff
- Market Street
- The Mint
Unless otherwise stated, all parking controls apply on bank holidays. Parking charges do not apply on 25 December, 26 December and 1 January.
The table below shows the parking charges for Rye.
| Length of stay | 2 hour maximum stay |
|---|---|
| Up to 15 minutes | 30p |
| Up to 30 minutes | 50p |
| Up to 1 hour | 80p |
| Up to 2 hours | £1.55 |
Blue badge parking
For details about where you can park if you have a blue badge, see parking with a blue badge
