How to Use the iPark Chania App: The New App to Park in Chania!

This post explains all you need to know about the new parking app that makes parking in Chania easier.

In a previous article, I explained the most convenient places to park in the city. Here, you will learn how to use the iPark Chania App to pay for your parking spot in Chania through your phone for total peace of mind!

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It’s been over a year since the local municipality launched a new parking app that allows you to easily pay for your parking space in the city from your phone.

It’s the iPark Chania App. You do not need to be a resident to use it; the app is also easy for tourists.

Download the iPark Chania App

The first thing you need to do is head to the App Store or Google Play, depending on your phone, and download the app on your phone. Below are the links to both platforms for your convenience.

To avoid the hassle, you can travel around Chania with the local public buses (blue buses). There’s more information in this guide to bus travel in Crete.

Once you have downloaded the iPark Chania app, sign in with your social media account (Google or Facebook) or create a new account.

You will enroll your car (or rental car) with the plate number, as many cars as you want, and select the city (the only option you have is Χανιά – Chania).

Remember to introduce the plate number, you must use LATIN letters and not Greek letters.

Then, you will select the hours you plan to park (and minutes).

To top up the app wallet you can use your credit or debit card and select an amount to have enough money to pay for the parking time.

You will buy parking time and pay online through your account. If you purchase €10 or more in credit, you will get a 12% discount on parking fees.

As of January 2024, prices are €1 per hour and €0,30 per 30 minutes.

What Happens if You Need to Extend the Parking Time?

Got caught up at dinner, chatting with friends, or admiring the gorgeous sights of the old town? Worry not! You will receive a text message (and an e-mail if you choose that option) informing you that the parking time is about to expire.

You can either run to your car and leave or comfortably extend the parking time (by paying for extra time) from your I-PARK CHANIA App on the phone or tablet without any stress.

What Happens if You Don’t Have a Smart Device?

The municipality considered all visitors and citizens who do not use smartphones or prefer to pay for parking the old way. Parking time can be purchased from one of the many sale points in the city.

Different partner stores, such as kiosks and local periptero (Greek kiosks), minimarkets, OPAP agencies, and other shops, carry a special iPARK CHANIA app marking for you to identify them and purchase parking time.

The municipality has also published a list of places to purchase parking time in Chania if you don’t use a smartphone.

These are some of the periptera (kiosks) that sell parking time:

• 29, Kidonias Street, Chania Municipality
• 21, Archontaki Street
• 82, E. Venizelou Street
• 1866 Square
• 14, Daskalogianni Street
• 17, Dromonerou Street
• Agora Square on S. Venizelou Street
• 1, N. Foka Street
• Municipal Garden of Chania
• Kolokotroni Square

You can also buy parking time in these shops:

• Branas Restaurant: 17 Archontaki Street
• Monterno Pastry Shop: (two sites) 9 Tzanakaki Street and 1866 Square
• Box Cafeteria: 11, E. Venizelou Street
• Bits and Bytes: 2, Kiprou Street
• Everest Cofee Shop, 1866 Square
• Koraka 11: 11, Koraka Street

When to Use the iPark Chania App?

Paying for parking in Chania is necessary from Mondays to Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. If you park after 9 p.m., you won’t need to pay for parking (the app will update and tell you that your fee is €0.).

Parking is also free of charge on Sundays and public holidays.

Remember that with the iPARK CHANIA APP, you get a 12% discount on parking fees if you purchase more than €10 worth of parking time. Your maximum parking time is 4 hours, after which you will need to purchase more time (again, from your phone, no matter where in the city you are).

You will find more official information on the municipality website.
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More resources to enhance Your Crete adventure

Start by checking out my ultimate guide to planning your trip to Crete, packed with helpful essential information. Explore the articles on prices in Crete, common mistakes to avoid, and insider secrets for an unforgettable experience.

Use this comprehensive Crete packing list to ensure you have everything you need. Explore the best places to visit on Crete Island, discover my tours and activities, be amazed at Crete’s incredible beaches, and check out the best times to experience its beauty.

If you are exploring specific areas like Heraklion or Chania, I’ve got detailed guides to help you make the most of your time.

Suggested accommodation in Chania

No time to read all my accommodation guides? Check out these hotels in the city:

• Budget: Polixeny’s Suites in the old town.
• Mid-range: Elia Estia in the old town.
• Luxury: Domes Noruz next to the sea.
• Check also this Chania Accommodation Guide and Boutique Hotels in Chania.

More useful travel resources

• Check out all the digital travel guides I’ve specifically written about Crete. They are affordable and practical to check from your mobile.
• Find convenient ferry tickets with Ferryhopper.
• Welcome Pickups offers a convenient pre-paid airport transfer service, while Discover Cars is my favorite engine for finding a rental car on the island.
• Finally, to book adventures, tours, and cultural experiences, I always recommend Get Your Guide.