The Isle of Wight council has some of the most expensive parking charges compared to nearby mainland local authorities.
Parking charges rose again on the Island in July, following increases in previous years, as a way of making money for the Isle of Wight council.
Public outcry
When the fees increased, there was a public outcry with many Islanders saying it was cheaper to park on the mainland.
Comparing figures, the Isle of Wight has some of the most expensive parking fees.
Comparisons
In the heart of Bournemouth town, at Central Car Park, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council charges shoppers between £1.80 to park for an hour; £2.90 for two hours; £5.20 for four hours and £5.80 for up to 24 hours.
In Portsmouth, at The Harbour all-day car park, near Gunwharf Quays, shoppers are charged £1.60 for one hour; £2.70 for two; £4.60 for four hours and £12.40 for over five hours by Portsmouth City Council.
At the closest long-stay car park to West Quay, Southampton City Council has a tariff which runs from 8am to 6pm, with an evening charge of £3 Monday to Saturday from 6pm to midnight.
During the day, shoppers can park from £1 for an hour at The Quays; £2.50 for two hours; £4.50 for four hours, £6.80 for six hours and £8 for over seven hours.
In Newport, an hour of free parking in three long-stay car parks had been introduced to encourage shoppers back into the county town and its High Street.
£2.05 for one hour of IW parking
In other long-stay car parks in the town, it would cost up to £2.05 for an hour of parking; rising to £3.60 for two hours; £6.20 for two to four hours; and £12.50 for six to ten hours.
The Isle of Wight council increased parking fees earlier this year in car parks and on-street parking, in most instances by 25p an hour.
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