The progressive parking tariff will take effect on April 1, 2026, for 22 streets: five in Scheveningen and seventeen in the Old Centre. In addition, the green-yellow zones and the shopping street scheme will be replaced by consumer parking in some shopping streets. Both measures are intended to discourage long-term on-street parking, so that scarce public space is better utilized and shops remain accessible.
Moreover, these changes ensure that entrepreneurs remain accessible to customers wishing to park for a short time, which benefits the local economy. All parking meters, parking apps, and parking signs will be updated as of April 1, 2026.
Progressive rate
In the designated 22 streets, the current day ticket rate of 50 euros will be abolished. This will be replaced by a progressive rate. For the first 20 minutes, the rate is €0.35 per minute. After that, the rate increases every 10 minutes. Anyone parking for longer than 90 minutes will pay a total of €50. This ensures that short-term parking remains possible, while long-term on-street parking becomes less attractive.
Old Center: 17 streets
Aprochestraat, Amsterdamse Veerkade, Bierkade, Bierstraat, Dunne Bierkade, Glasblazerslaan, Helena van Doeverenplantsoen, Hamerstraat, Herderinnestraat, Hoge Zand, Kranestraat, Lange Beestenmarkt, Looijerstraat, Nieuwe Molstraat, Paviljoensgracht, Stille Veerkade and Zuidwal (between Paviljoensgracht and Boekhorststraat).
Scheveningen: 5 streets
Seinpostduin, Jongeneelstraat, Pellenaerstraat, Harteveltstraat, Gevers Deynootweg (near the Oranjeflats).
Consumer parking replaces green-yellow zone
The current ‘green-yellow parking zones’ are being replaced by consumer parking. In the former green-yellow zones, it was possible to register repeatedly and thus park on the street for extended periods at a low cost. With the introduction of consumer parking, this is no longer possible. The system encourages short-term parking through a low rate, while long-term parking is discouraged. A rate of €1 per hour applies for the first two hours; from the third hour onwards, the rate is €2.75 per hour, the same rate as the surrounding streets. Consumer parking is being introduced on Loosduinse Hoofdstraat, Almeloplein, Tesselseplein, Steentijdsingel, and Speerpunt.
“ The Hague is growing and street space is limited. By organizing parking more intelligently, we not only keep the city more accessible, but also create more space for greenery, safe streets, and a pleasant living environment for everyone ,” says Alderman Arjen Kapteijns (Mobility).
Why these changes?
The municipality makes deliberate choices to keep the city liveable, safe, and accessible. Less long-term on-street parking means it becomes easier for residents to find a parking spot, and moreover, this creates more space for pedestrians, cyclists, greenery, and residents looking for a parking spot. Finally, more space remains available for customers who want to run a quick errand, ensuring shops remain easily accessible and traffic flow in shopping streets improves. The new regulations align with The Hague Parking Strategy 2021–2030 , which focuses on more efficient use of public space and future-proof mobility.