What is a Parking Kiosk?
Sometimes referred to as gate or entry kiosks, parking kiosks are self-service terminals that manage payment and access to facilities or properties. They’re often placed at entrance or exit points, in lobbies, or near pedestrian pathways.
Common Features of Parking Kiosks
While features vary depending on use case, here’s a list of common hardware and features typically found on today’s parking kiosks:
- Outdoor-Rated Enclosure
Many entrance kiosks are located outside or in garages, so a weatherproof enclosure with heating and cooling elements, sealed electronics, and a durable finish is necessary to protect against exposure. - Touchscreen Display
Make user interaction easy on a large touchscreen display that offers ticketing and payment options. - EMV Payment Terminal
Support secure transactions with an EMV terminal to process chip and tap-to-pay transactions. - QR Code or Barcode Scanner
Scan prepaid parking passes or digital permits, validate event tickets, apply discount codes or loyalty rewards, or authenticate employee or resident access in gated lots. - RFID Reader
Let users access or complete transactions by scanning RFID-enabled credentials like keycards, permits, or vehicle tags.
- Receipt Printer
Ideal for public lots, car washes, and time-based parking, receipt printers can provide proof of payment, time stamps, and validation slips. - Ticket Dispenser
Often used for gated access systems, ticket dispensers print entry tickets for guests. - Camera or License Plate Recognition (LPR) Technology
Increasingly common on parking kiosks, cameras monitor transactions while LPR utilizes specialized cameras and software to automatically read and log vehicle license plates. - Intercom or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) Support
Built-in intercom functionality lets users speak with remote support or security staff if a driver can’t process a payment or a gate fails to open. - ADA-Compliant Design
Parking technology is frequently deployed at public spaces, necessitating accessible design features like appropriate screen height, tactile buttons, and audio options.
Parking Kiosk Hardware Options
Discover hardware options to consider when deploying a parking kiosk system program. Read our popular article here.
Custom Solutions Built for Many Environments
Many types of locations can benefit from entry and gate kiosks. Here are the most common sites for parking kiosk technology:
- Parking garages and surface lots
- Gated residential communities and apartment complexes
- Office buildings and corporate campuses
- Hospitals and healthcare facilities
- College and university campuses
- Hotels, resorts, and airport lots
- Event venues, stadiums, and arenas
- Warehousing, logistics hubs, and distribution centers
- Shopping centers
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