Parking in Hamar
In Hamar you pay for parking within a larger charging area, with charging hours weekdays 09–17 and Saturday 09–15. The official app is called «Hamar kommune»; EasyPark also works, but with a service surcharge. In the Østre torg and Vestre torg car parks there is automatic number-plate reading, a free first hour and a maximum of three hours against a charge. EVs and hydrogen cars pay half the charge, and residents in the charging zone can buy an agreement at a reduced price.
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- Zones
- 4
- Average price
- Check current
- Free parking
- Yes, in places
- Apps
- Hamar kommune, EasyPark
Parking zones in Hamar
Overview of paid parking zones in Hamar, with price per hour, maximum time and validity.
| Zone | Area | Price | Max time | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 3211 | Centre – free first hour | All vehicles: First hour free, then check current | See signs | Mon–Fri: 09–17 Sat: 09–15 Sun: Free of charge |
| Zone 3200 / 3202 | Centre – short-stay | All vehicles: Check current | Up to 3 hours against a charge | Mon–Fri: 09–17 Sat: 09–15 Sun: Free of charge |
| Long-stay zone | Outside the city core | All vehicles: Max 80.5 kr per day | Daily rate – longer stays | Mon–Fri: 09–17 Sat: 09–15 Sun: Free of charge |
| Zone 3212 | Charging zone w/ agreement parking | All vehicles: Check current | See signs | Mon–Fri: 09–17 Sat: 09–15 Sun: Free of charge |
Last updated: 2026-08-21 · Source: Hamar Municipality – Parking and charging
Resident parking
If you have your home address within the charging zone, you can buy a resident agreement at a reduced price. Agreements (month/year) are bought in the «Hamar kommune» app or in the municipality's online shop and renew automatically until cancelled. A resident agreement does not give priority to specific spaces. Agreement for non-residents: 13,608 kr/yr (verify on build).
Price: Reduced for residents – check current
Apply for resident parking in Hamar →
The national framework for the scheme (resident permits, who can apply) is on the residential-zone parking page.
Car parks in Hamar
The largest car parks in Hamar, with prices and opening hours.
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Østre torg parkeringshus
Hamar kommuneAutomatic number-plate reading. Free first hour, max 3 hours against a charge.
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Vestre torg parkeringshus
Hamar kommuneAutomatic number-plate reading. Free first hour, max 3 hours against a charge.
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Free parking
On-street parking in Hamar is normally free in the evening, at night and on Sundays and public holidays — but the charging hours are set by the municipality and shown on the sign, so always check the signs. Car parks and garages usually charge around the clock. The most reliable free options are park-and-ride sites and time-limited parking-disc spaces.
- Free first hour in the Østre torg and Vestre torg car parks (against a ticket/registration)
- Free parking spaces by the Vikingskipet
- Vien (by the E6): car-sharing site (no bus into the centre)
EV charging and parking
EVs and hydrogen cars pay half the charge. Select the dedicated EV product in the «Hamar kommune» app.
Electric and hydrogen cars now normally pay the ordinary charge on municipal parking. There is no national free-or-discount rule — each municipality decides for itself whether to grant an exemption (Parking Regulations § 34), and more and more charge the full price. Check locally.
The national EV rules (charging bay vs. parking space, cross-parking, why the price varies) are on the EV parking page.
Disabled parking
People with reduced mobility and a parking permit can park in marked disabled bays in addition to other municipal spaces. The permit is valid throughout Norway and is placed clearly visible behind the windscreen.
The national disabled-parking rules (what the card gives you, applying, double time) are on the disabled parking page.
Motorhome parking
Allowed: Motorhome parking at Furubergstranda.
Night rate 22:00–08:00: 180 kr (verify on build).
Common mistakes and fines
| Offence | Amount | Type | Appeal deadline | Legal basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (low rate) | 330 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Breach of the Parking Regulations (ordinary rate, e.g. not paid / overstay) | 660 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
| Parking in a disabled bay without a valid card (high rate) | 990 kr | Control sanction | 21 days | Parking Regulations § 36 |
Apps and payment methods
- Hamar kommune hamar.kommune.no — Official app. Autopark camera parking available.
- EasyPark easypark.com — Works, but with a service surcharge.
Parking authority contact
- Hamar kommune – Parking
- Opening hours: Charging hours weekdays 09–17, Saturday 09–15
- Municipal parking page →
Frequently asked questions
Is there free parking in central Hamar?
In the Østre torg and Vestre torg car parks the first hour is free (against a ticket or registration in the app), and you can stay up to three hours against a charge. There are also free parking spaces by the Vikingskipet. Sunday is free of charge.
Which parking app applies in Hamar?
The official app is called «Hamar kommune». EasyPark also works, but then a service surcharge is added to the price.
Do EVs get a discount on parking in Hamar?
Yes. EVs and hydrogen cars pay half the charge. You select the dedicated EV product in the «Hamar kommune» app.