The meters have become a point of controversy in recent months, with High Street traders claiming they have drastically reduced footfall, contributing to several shop closures.
According to the FOI, since their installation in 2022, Hampshire County Council has collected £263,089 from the meters.
Charges income has grown steadily, from £60,718.80 in 2022/23 to £105,127.88 in 2024/25 -- an increase of around 73 per cent.
The FOI also revealed that the council paid a one-off cost of £39,880 for installation and initial maintenance. It now pays £4,920 a year for ongoing maintenance.
Public opposition has grown in recent months. Hundreds of residents have taken part in peaceful protests on the High Street, calling for the removal of the meters and the return of one-hour free parking.
At a full council meeting on November 27, two shop owners presented a petition signed by over 8,000 people, urging the council to remove the meters because of their impact on local businesses
Shop owner David McConnachie told councillors that since the removal of one-hour free parking, traders have seen a "dramatic" and "devastating" fall in trade of "at least" 30 per cent.
He said the new charges have discouraged people from making quick visits, with many saying a trip to the High Street is "not worth it".
Mr McConnachie said: "Our high street is fitting for its life. We are not asking for something extravagant, we are asking for the restoration of the simple and effective proven measure that supports local trade."
Cabinet member for highways, Lulu Bowerman assured trades that the council is working to evaluate the impact of the parking charges and will "make any appropriate changes" if needed.
Later in the meeting, a motion calling for a review of on-street parking fees across Hampshire was defeated.
Instead, an amendment was passed requiring the council to work with district and borough councils to find ways to support local needs.
However, several councillors strongly criticised the amendment, calling it "time-consuming" and "a kick into the long grass".
Cllr Gavin James, who seconded the original motion said: "[The amendment] it's a let's not get on with it. Let's do something else.
"Lymington was promised a review into the parking charges back in February. They said at the end of summer there'll be a review, and it's been rattling on and on.
"We can't leave it for two or three years. It's not fair. There'll be no Lymington high street left based on what we've heard."
In the final vote, the original motion was defeated, and the amendment was carried with the support of 33 councillors.