The University's car parks are managed via a combination of Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras and manual patrols to ensure that the University's parking Regulations are complied with. Signage can be found within the University's car parks to advise drivers that enforcement is in operation. The occupancy levels within the University's main car parks can be viewed here.
University staff and students may apply for permission to park at the University using the APCOA parking portal. The University operates strict eligibility criteria to manage demand for car parking, outlined in its parking Regulations. Please note that for parking either in ANPR or QR controlled spaces, colleagues must sign up to the APCOA parking permit system. Payments will be debited from your account, usually within 24 hours.
The University operates a charging system for the use of its permit holder car parks. A table outlining these charges can be found below:
| Grade | Daily Payment |
| Up to spine point 12 (Grades 1a and 1b) | No charge |
| Spine points 13 to 27 (Grades 2a, 2b and 3) | £0.73 |
| Spine points 28 to 44 (Grades 4 and 5) | £1.85 |
| Spine points 45 to 53 (Level 6) | £2.71 |
| Level 7 Band A | £3.33 |
| Level 7 Band B and C | £3.81 |
| Grade | Daily Payment |
| Up to spine point 12 (Grades 1a and 1b) | No charge |
| Spine points 13 to 27 (Grades 2a, 2b and 3) | £0.37 |
| Spine points 28 to 44 (Grades 4 and 5) | £0.93 |
| Spine points 45 to 53 (Level 6) | £1.36 |
| Level 7 Band A | £1.67 |
| Level 7 Band B and C | £1.91 |
* Alongside Grades 1a and 1b, staff whom are Blue Badge holders and Essential Car Users are exempt from parking charges, as are students.
A vehicle found parked in non-compliance with the University's parking Regulations will be issued with a Parking Charge Notice (PCN) of £25, rising to £50 if not paid within 14 days. Information about the appeals process is contained on the PCN.
The University of Southampton has partnered with a leading low emission car salary sacrifice provider, NHS Fleet Solutions, to provide employees with a tax-efficient way to lease a brand new fully electric or ultra-low emission car. Please click here for more details.
The University has EV charging facilities across Highfield, Avenue, Winchester and Boldrewood campuses, supplied by Pod Point.
Pod Point has an easy-to-use app available to iPhone and Android users. Staff and students can simply download the app, log in using their University email address, and follow the instructions in the user guide to charge their vehicle. The charging point locations are shown on the interactive campus map. Please note that you must have a University parking permit to use the Pod Point chargers.
Once charging is finished, please remove the vehicle promptly to allow others to use the charger.