Parking in Paris

The easiest way to park in Paris is to book a space in a public car park before you arrive. With Parclick you can compare nearly 250 car parks across central Paris, almost all of them covered, see the final price before you pay and head straight to the car park instead of circling the block.

Parking in Paris at a glance (typical prices with Parclick)

Bookable car parks in central Paris	Nearly 250
Price for 4 hours	€17.60
Price for a full day (24 hours)	Around €30
Price for 3 to 7 days	€95
Car parks open 24/7	93%
Covered car parks	96%
Average customer rating	4.1/5 from more than 19,500 reviews

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 typically pay.

Typical price by length of stay

Length of stay	1st – 11th arr.	12th – 20th arr.	All of Paris
Up to 1 hour	€4.80	€2.50	€3.50
1 to 2 hours	€9.70	€7.80	€9
2 to 4 hours	€16	€15	€15
4 to 24 hours	€30	€25	€27.20
1 to 2 days	€64	€47	€55
2 to 3 days	€72	€64	€70
3 to 7 days	€110	€88	€95
More than 7 days	€175	€143	€157

Car parks in central Paris, excluding airports and valet services. 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 the difference is small. For longer stays a booked car park is clearly cheaper, and it is the practical choice if you need to stay more than 6 hours or drive a heavy vehicle, which pays three times the standard street rate.

Street parking (visitor rate) compared with a car park booked with Parclick

Situation	Street, 1st – 11th	Street, 12th – 20th	With Parclick (typical price)
2 hours, standard car	€12	€8	€9.70 (1st – 11th) / €7.80 (12th – 20th), up to 2 hours
6 hours, the street maximum	€75	€50	€30 (1st – 11th) / €25 (12th – 20th), from 4 to 24 hours
More than 6 hours	Not allowed in the same space	Not allowed in the same space	Around €30 for 24 hours

Street rates: City of Paris visitor rate of €6 an hour in zone 1 and €4 an hour in zone 2 for the first two hours; 6 hours cost the same as the fine for not paying (€75 and €50).

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

Yes. Paris has parking meters (horodateurs) on the streets 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 and adjust your session remotely.
• By phone: through the City's automated phone line.

Visitors pay 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.
• Not charged: every evening from 8pm to 9am, and on Sundays and 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 three times the standard rate.
• 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?

Not for most of the day: from Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm, street parking is paid in every arrondissement, including in August; it is not charged in the evening, on Sundays or on public holidays. Parking in the Bois de Boulogne and the Bois de Vincennes is also charged, Monday to Saturday from 9am to 8pm except public holidays, with a maximum stay of 6 hours (11 hours on Wednesdays and Saturdays). If you need to park during the day or for longer, 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, because street parking is limited to 6 hours in the same space. Typical prices in central Paris:

• 1 to 2 days: €55.
• 2 to 3 days: €70.
• 3 to 7 days: €95.
• More than a week: €157.

Park and ride outside Paris

On the outskirts there are park and ride car parks next to metro and RER stations, where you leave the car and continue by public transport. You still depend on finding a space when you arrive, and you add a transfer to your trip. Booking a car park close to where you are going saves you that extra journey. If you prefer to leave the car at the gates of Paris, we also list bookable car parks next to metro and RER stations.

Driving in Paris: low emission zone

Paris and the municipalities inside the A86 ring road (the A86 itself excluded) form the Greater Paris low emission zone: on weekdays from 8am to 8pm, except public holidays, vehicles with Crit'Air 3, 4 and 5 stickers and unclassified vehicles are not allowed. Until 31 December 2026 checks are informational and carry no fine, according to the Métropole du Grand Paris. The Paris police prefecture can also trigger differentiated traffic, which limits driving inside the A86 to Crit'Air 0, 1 and 2 vehicles. Check the details 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

Most booked car parks in Paris

Car park	Arrondissement	Rating
Rédélé Place de Clichy	18th	4.4/5
Pigalle Théâtre	9th	—
Garage Place Saint-Georges	9th	4.2/5
Bonvin Lecourbe	15th	4.4/5
Cœur Montmartre – Marché Saint-Pierre	18th	4.4/5

Best rated car parks in Paris (at least 20 reviews)

Car park	Arrondissement	Rating
INDIGO Palais de Justice	17th	4.6/5
Garage de l'Essai	5th	4.6/5
Parkelis Frères Voisin	15th	4.5/5
SAEMES Sainte-Anne	14th	4.5/5
INDIGO Porte d'Italie	13th	4.5/5

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: northern France, the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.
• Gare de Lyon: 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.
• Marne-la-Vallée – Chessy: 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.

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 or Disneyland Paris.

Frequently asked questions about parking in Paris

Does Paris have parking meters?

Yes, on every street where parking is charged. You pay by card at the meter, with an official parking app or by phone; cash is not listed by the City of Paris.

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 €30: about €34 in the 1st to 11th arrondissements and €28.60 in the 12th to 20th. On the street, you can only stay 6 hours in the same space.

Is street parking free in Paris?

Only outside charging hours. From Monday to Saturday, 9am to 8pm, it is paid in every arrondissement, including in August.

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 €25, compared with around €30 in the 1st to 11th.

Where can I park in Paris for several days?

In a booked car park, as a street space can only be used for a few hours. A stay of 3 to 7 days typically costs €95.

Where can I park safely in Paris?

A covered car park keeps your car off the street: 96% of the Paris car parks on Parclick are covered. Check each car park's opening hours and equipment on its page before you book.

Can I park overnight in Paris?

On the street, charges start again at 9am and the time limit applies. In a car park you can stay as long as you book, and most Paris car parks on Parclick are open 24/7, according to our catalogue.

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.

Is it difficult to find parking in Paris?

On the street, yes: spaces are scarce, paid during the day and limited to 6 hours for visitors. Booking a car park is the easiest way to park in Paris, because you know where you are going and how much you will pay before you arrive.

About the data: typical prices from confirmed car bookings on Parclick between August and November 2026, in central Paris car parks excluding airports and valet services; these are medians: half of our customers paid less and half paid more. Number of car parks, equipment and average rating: Parclick catalogue, October 2026. Most booked and best rated car parks: bookings and reviews between October 2025 and September 2026. Street parking, fines and heavy vehicles: paris.fr (updated 24/08/2026 and 12/10/2026); parking in the woods: paris.fr (updated 05/10/2026). Low emission zone: Métropole du Grand Paris.