Ryde Pier Head visitors will soon have more flexible parking options.
At the moment, drivers get the first 30 minutes free. After that, the next band jumps straight to a 16-hour tariff.
Anyone wanting to make a short trip to Portsmouth or Southsea for three or four hours currently pays for 16 hours of parking, even if they only need a few.
New shorter time bands
From 1st December, Wightlink will introduce new pricing options. Drivers will be able to choose parking for up to four hours, up to six hours or up to eight hours. The first 30 minutes will still be free.
A spokesperson for Wightlink told OnTheWight that the changes follow customer feedback.
Listening to customers
The spokesperson told OnTheWight,
“Following customer feedback, we’re making it easier and more flexible for customers to park at Ryde Pier Head.
“From 1st December, we’re introducing additional time bands, giving passengers even more choice for shorter stays. The first 30 minutes will remain free. We’ll continue listening to Island residents to improve our services.”
OnTheWight is pleased to be able to share what the new charges will from 1st December 2025.
| Duration | Price (Ryde) |
|---|---|
| Up to 2 hours | £3.50 |
| Up to 3 hours | |
| Up to 4 hours | £5.50 |
| Up to 5 hours | |
| Up to 6 hours | £7.50 |
| Up to 8 hours | £9.50 |
| Up to 10 hours | |
| Up to 16 hours | £11.50 |
| Up to 24 hours | £13.50 |
| Over 24 hours (part thereof) | £13.50 |
| Evening 1600–0500 | £7.50 |
In the meantime the current fees (as of Nov 2025):
Duration of stay Price Up to 30 minutes (pick up/drop off) Free Up to two hours £3.50 Up to 16 hours £11.50 Up to 24 hours £13.50 Over 24 hours £13.50 (per day or part thereof) Evening (16:00 – 05:00) £7.50
Article edit
1pm 12th Nov 2025 – New charges added
