Parking in Paris

The easiest way to park in Paris is to reserve a space in a public car park (parking garage) before you arrive. With Parclick you can compare nearly 250 car parks across central Paris, almost all of them covered and many of them underground, see the final price before you pay and arrive knowing your space is guaranteed.

How much does parking in Paris cost?

The price depends mainly on how long you stay and which arrondissement you park in. This is what our customers actually paid over the last twelve months.

Parclick data: confirmed car bookings between 1 October 2025 and 30 September 2026 in car parks in central Paris, excluding airports and valet services. Prices paid, VAT included. These are medians: half of our customers paid less and half paid more. Updated: October 2026. The exact price for each car park is shown before you book.

Car parks in the 12th to 20th arrondissements are generally cheaper than those in the 1st to 11th. For longer stays, parking slightly outside the centre and taking the metro is the simplest way to cut costs.

Car park or street parking: which is cheaper?

For an hour or two in the outer arrondissements, street parking can be competitive. From around 3 to 4 hours, a booked car park is clearly cheaper, and it is the only option if you need to stay more than 6 hours or drive a heavy vehicle.

Street rates: official City of Paris rates. Parclick prices: bookings of exactly 4 hours between October 2025 and September 2026.

Does Paris have parking meters? How to pay for street parking

Yes. Paris has parking meters (horodateurs) on every street where parking is charged. You can pay in three ways:

• At the parking meter: by chip bank card or prepaid card. Newer meters also accept contactless payment. Cash is not among the payment methods listed by the City of Paris.

• With a mobile app: the City of Paris works with several official parking apps that let you pay, extend or shorten your session remotely and get an alert before it ends.

• By phone: each official app also offers payment through an automated phone line.

Whichever method you use, enter your number plate exactly as it appears on your vehicle registration document. Checks are made against the payment database, and a typing mistake can lead to a fine. Payment is calculated in 15-minute steps.

Parclick does not sell street parking in Paris. If you would rather not deal with meters, time limits or fines, book a space in a car park instead.

Street parking rules in Paris

• Charging hours: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm, including in August.

• Free: every evening from 8pm to 9am, all day on Sundays and on public holidays.

• Time limit: visitors can park for a maximum of 6 consecutive hours in the same space.

• Two price zones: zone 1 covers the 1st to 11th arrondissements and zone 2 the 12th to 20th.

• Heavy vehicles: petrol and hybrid cars over 1.6 tonnes and electric cars over 2 tonnes pay a higher rate, three times the standard price.

• Fines: if you don't pay, you are charged the equivalent of 6 hours of parking: €75 in zone 1 and €50 in zone 2 for a standard car.

Is there free parking in Paris?

Street parking is free in every arrondissement in the evening after 8pm, on Sundays and on public holidays. August is no longer free: normal charges apply. Spaces that are free at all times are very rare and quickly taken. The car parks in the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes are no longer free either.

If you need to park during charging hours, or for more than 6 hours, a booked car park is the simplest option.

Long-term parking in Paris

For a weekend or a longer stay, a car park is the practical choice: street parking is limited to 6 hours in the same space. Typical prices in central Paris:

• 2 days: €56.20.

• 3 days: €73.70.

• One week: €94.60.

• More than a week: €153.50.

If you need a space every day or for several months, a monthly subscription gives you a guaranteed space in the car park of your choice. There are 24-hour subscriptions, working-hours subscriptions for daytime parking and night subscriptions for evening and overnight parking.

Park and ride outside Paris

If you are driving in for the day, you can leave your car in a park and ride car park on the outskirts and continue into the centre by metro or RER. It is also a way to avoid driving in central Paris altogether.

Driving in Paris: low emission zone

Paris restricts the most polluting vehicles according to their Crit'Air sticker. Check the current rules before you travel on our Paris low emission zone page. Booking a car park does not exempt you from traffic restrictions.

Our customers' favourite car parks in Paris

Parclick bookings and reviews, October 2025 – September 2026.

Parking near the main areas of Paris

Montmartre

• SAEMES Anvers-Montmartre

• Clichy Montmartre

• Blanche Pigalle

• Rédélé Place de Clichy

• Garage Place Saint-Georges

Eiffel Tower and Champ-de-Mars

• Castorama Tour Eiffel

• Pullman Tour Eiffel

• Saint-Charles

• Saint-Dominique

• SAEMES Quai Branly Tour Eiffel

Arc de Triomphe, Champs-Élysées and Porte Maillot

• Hôtel Le Méridien Étoile

• Wagram Arc de Triomphe

• Courcelles Champerret

• URBIS PARK Kléber – Trocadéro

• Marbeuf Champs-Élysées

Parking near Paris train stations

• Gare du Nord: the busiest station in Paris, serving northern France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

• Gare de Lyon: trains to Lyon, south-east France, Switzerland, Italy and Spain.

• Gare Montparnasse: western France, including Brittany and the Bordeaux region.

• Gare Saint-Lazare: mainly regional trains and Normandy.

• Gare de l'Est: eastern France, including Alsace, and several German cities.

• Gare d'Austerlitz: central and south-western France, including Toulouse.

• Gare de Bercy: central France.

• Massy TGV: high-speed trains, served by RER lines B and C.

• Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy: national and international high-speed trains, next to Disneyland Paris.

Parking at Paris airports

• Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): the largest airport in France, mainly for international flights.

• Orly Airport (ORY): south of Paris and well connected by public transport.

• Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA): north of Paris, mainly served by low-cost airlines.

Parking for attractions and events

Planning a visit or going to an event? Book your space near the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Stade de France, the Parc des Princes, the Bercy Arena, Porte de Versailles or Disneyland Paris. On event days, nearby roads can be closed and street parking is almost impossible to find.

Frequently asked questions about parking in Paris

Does Paris have parking meters?

Yes. Paris has parking meters on every street where parking is charged. You can pay at the meter by chip bank card or prepaid card (newer meters also accept contactless), with one of the official parking apps or by phone. Cash is not among the payment methods listed by the City of Paris.

How do I pay for street parking in Paris?

At the parking meter by bank card, or remotely with an official parking app or by phone. Enter your number plate exactly as it appears on your registration document: checks are made against the payment database and a typing mistake can lead to a fine.

How much does parking in Paris cost per day?

A full day (24 hours) in a Paris car park booked with Parclick typically costs around €35. Car parks in the 12th to 20th arrondissements are generally cheaper than those in the centre. On the street, you can only stay 6 hours in the same space.

Is parking free in Paris on Sundays?

Yes. Street parking is free all day on Sundays and on public holidays in every arrondissement, and every evening from 8pm to 9am.

Is parking free in Paris in August?

No. Street parking is charged in August in the same way as the rest of the year: Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm.

Where can I find cheap parking in Paris?

Car parks in the outer arrondissements (12th to 20th) are generally the cheapest. A stay of 4 to 24 hours there typically costs around €30, compared with around €34 in the 1st to 11th. Check the "The cheapest" selection on this page to see the car parks with the lowest rates.

Where can I park in Paris for several days?

In a booked car park, because street parking is limited to 6 hours in the same space. Typical prices are €56.20 for 2 days, €73.70 for 3 days and €94.60 for a week.

Are there car parks open 24 hours in Paris?

Yes. 93% of the Paris car parks available on Parclick are open 24/7, which is useful if you arrive late or leave early.

Is it safe to park in Paris?

A covered car park is the safest and most secure option for your car: 96% of the Paris car parks on Parclick are covered, and in the search you can filter by features such as video surveillance or 24/7 opening. On the street, your car stays outside and you can only park for 6 hours in the same space.

Can I park overnight in Paris?

On the street, parking is free from 8pm to 9am, but charges start again at 9am and visitors can only stay 6 hours in the same space. In a car park you can stay as long as you book: 93% of the Paris car parks on Parclick are open 24/7, and night subscriptions are available for regular overnight parking.

Can you drive and park in Paris with a rental car?

Yes. Before you travel, check the Paris low emission zone rules and whether your vehicle needs a Crit'Air sticker. Street spaces are scarce and limited to 6 hours, so the simplest option is to reserve a car park near your hotel or destination and leave the car there during your stay.

Is it easy to park in Paris?

Not on the street: spaces are scarce, charged during the day and limited to 6 hours for visitors. Booking a car park in advance is the easiest way to park in Paris, because your space is guaranteed and you know the price before you arrive.

Book your parking in Paris with Parclick

Parclick brings together car parks from operators such as Indigo, Q-Park, SAEMES, Zenpark and Rédélé in a single search. Compare prices, reserve your parking in a few clicks and drive straight to your space.