BCP Council is increasing car parking fees and permit prices by an average of five per cent from April 16.
They apply to all council-owned car parks and chargeable on-street parking areas across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Cllr Mike Cox, Portfolio Holder for Finance, BCP Council, said: “This new fee structure will be implemented because like most councils across the country BCP is facing an unprecedented challenge.
“Soaring inflation has driven up costs and many councils are facing an increase in demand for core services, such as social care, education and highways.
“The decision to increase all council fees and charges by 5 per cent is expected to generate an additional £2.5 milion revenue this year, which will help the council protect frontline services to residents in our community who need our help most.
“ We have been open about the difficult decisions which needed to be made and have taken a responsible approach, rather than deferring tough choices to future years.”
The latest increase comes after a survey revealed that Bournemouth has been ranked as the fifth priciest seaside destination in the UK for parking this Easter.
Four of the ten Bournemouth car parks included in the survey are run by BCP Council.