Parking in Helsinki guide informs you how to park in Helsinki, why parking is controlled, and where to get parking permits. By knowing and following the common rules traffic will be safe and parking easy. Parking in the city centre is allowed only on marked parking spaces. Parking is usually subject to a charge Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m., and in certain places on Saturdays. Commuter parking (park-and-ride) is a convenient way to avoid traffic jams in the city centre. Parking in Helsinki (.pdf, 5 Mb) Parking