How long can you park in an Aldi car park?

It depends on the store. Many Aldi car parks use 60, 90, or 120 minute limits, but you must check the signs at the specific car park.

Who issues Aldi parking fines?

Aldi usually uses private parking operators such as ParkingEye or other local operators. The notice will name the company responsible.

Can Aldi cancel a parking charge?

Sometimes. If you were a genuine customer, contact the store or Aldi customer service quickly with your receipt and PCN reference.

Can I appeal if I only overstayed by a few minutes?

Yes. Private parking codes include grace or consideration periods, and Citizens Advice says ATA members should allow an extra 10 minutes after parking runs out.

Aldi Parking Time Limit: How Long Can You Park?

Last updated: July 2026

Updated July 2026 - 7 min read

Aldi car park time limits are not the same everywhere. Some stores allow 60 minutes, others 90 minutes, and some larger stores or shared retail parks allow 120 minutes. The only rule that matters is the one shown on the signs at that specific car park.

Quick answer: check the entrance and main car park signs. If you received an Aldi parking charge, do not assume it is valid just because you stayed over the time shown on the ANPR photos.

Why Aldi Car Parks Have Time Limits

Aldi uses time limits to stop long-stay parking and keep spaces available for shoppers. Enforcement is normally handled by a private parking company using ANPR cameras at the entrance and exit.

That matters because ANPR records how long your vehicle was on site, not necessarily how long it was parked in a bay. Time spent queuing, finding a space, reading signs, paying, loading shopping, or leaving the car park may all be relevant to an appeal.

Who Sends Aldi Parking Charges?

Aldi does not usually issue the notice itself. The charge normally comes from a private operator, often ParkingEye, although the operator can vary by store or retail park.

Check the top of the notice for the operator name. If it is ParkingEye, read our ParkingEye appeal guide. For a full Aldi-specific appeal process, read what to do if you get a parking fine at Aldi.

Common Aldi Time Limit Problems

You Were a Genuine Aldi Customer

Being a genuine customer does not automatically cancel a private parking charge, but it helps. Keep your receipt, bank transaction, app order, or loyalty/payment evidence. Contact Aldi or the store quickly with the PCN reference and proof you were shopping.

You Only Overstayed by a Few Minutes

Private parking operators in accredited trade associations are expected to allow time for drivers to leave after the parking period ends. Citizens Advice says ATA members should give an extra 10 minutes before issuing a private Parking Charge Notice. If your overstay was small, use this in your appeal.

The Signs Were Not Clear

If the time limit was not obvious at the entrance, hidden by other vehicles, faded, unlit, or different across the site, take photos. A private parking company must show that the terms were clear enough for a driver to accept them.

The Visit Included More Than Shopping

Some Aldi sites share car parks with other shops. A shared retail park may have rules that are not obvious if you only look at Aldi branding. Photograph the site layout, store signs, entrance signs, and any conflicting terms.

ANPR Double-Dipped Your Vehicle

ANPR systems can sometimes record the first entry and last exit while missing an intermediate exit and re-entry. If you visited twice on the same day, gather receipts, location data, dashcam clips, or witness evidence.

What to Do If You Get an Aldi Parking Charge

Do not pay first if you want to appeal. Payment can close the appeal route.
Check the operator. The notice will say whether it is ParkingEye or another company.
Check the dates. If it was sent by post, the 14-day Notice to Keeper rule may matter.
Gather evidence. Receipts, bank statements, store emails, photos of signs, and screenshots all help.
Ask Aldi to cancel it. This is especially useful if you were a genuine customer.
Appeal to the operator. If rejected, use POPLA or IAS depending on the operator's trade body.

Template Appeal Wording

Dear Parking Operator,

I am appealing Parking Charge Notice [REFERENCE] issued at Aldi [LOCATION] on [DATE]. I was a genuine customer and have attached proof of purchase/payment.

The charge should be cancelled because [choose your reason: the alleged overstay falls within the required grace period / the signs did not clearly communicate the time limit / the ANPR record does not reflect the actual parked period / there were exceptional circumstances].

Please cancel this charge or provide the independent appeal code if you reject this appeal.

Yours faithfully,
[YOUR NAME]

Summary

Aldi time limits vary by store, often 60, 90, or 120 minutes.
The signs at that exact car park control the terms.
ANPR times are not always the same as parked time.
Genuine customer evidence can help Aldi or the operator cancel the charge.
Small overstays, unclear signs, payment problems, and ANPR errors are all appeal points.

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Sources: Citizens Advice parking ticket guidance, BPA/IPC Single Code of Practice, POPLA, Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, ParkingEye v Beavis [2015] UKSC 67. Last updated July 2026.