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    How much is a parking fine in Helsinki?

    What a parking error costs in Helsinki.

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    Short answer

    The City of Helsinki charges a parking penalty fee of 80 euros in the city centre and 60 euros elsewhere in the city. The fee is set by the city under the law on parking control. Other Finnish cities set their own amounts, so the fee may differ in Tampere, Turku or Oulu.

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    Why

    1. The City of Helsinki lists 80 euros for parking errors in the centre.
    2. The city lists 60 euros elsewhere in Helsinki.
    3. The city explains how to pay or appeal the fee on the same page.

    Details

    If you think the fee is wrong, you can ask for a correction within the time given on the notice. Take photos of signs and your car.

    Tip

    Read every sign at the start of the street, including the small additional plates below the main sign.

    What may differ

    Rental car companies usually add their own handling fee if they receive your parking fine.

    Common misconception

    Parking fines in Finland are the same everywhere.

    What actually happens

    Each city sets its own fee. In Helsinki it is 80 or 60 euros.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. Rules, fees and prices change, so check the official sources before you rely on them.

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