Here is all you need to know about parking in Amsterdam: street parking, car parks, Park + Ride, parking tariffs, where to find free or cheap parking in Amsterdam, and how to pay for it. Plan your visit to Amsterdam by car in advance to make it smooth and comfortable.
Parking in Amsterdam parking: rates and prices
Parking rates in Amsterdam differ a lot depending on the area of the city. You can check street parking rates and hours on the official Amsterdam municipality map. Here is an overview city map or choose location and see what the parking rates apply there. Often parking rates also differ depending on the day and time of day.
Street parking in Amsterdam
Amsterdam is divided into several parking zones. An hourly rate for street parking ranges from € 0,20 to € 7,50. The closer to the city center, the higher the price.
Enter the street name and you will see what parking rates apply in that area.
How to pay for street parking in Amsterdam
Street parking works on pre-payment. To pay for the parking you can use a machine close to the spot. At some machines you will have to enter your number plate, and at some it’s not necessary – but then you have to put your receipt on a visible spot under the windscreen.
Parking fines
Parking fine in Amsterdam in 2024 is € 76,70 + an hourly parking tariff.
Amsterdam parking garages
The prices in Amsterdam parking garages are generally similar to the tariffs for street parking. The advantage of garages is that you pay for parking before leaving. So you can enjoy the city and don’t need to worry about being back withing a pre-paid time limit.
Here you can find aon overview of the biggest parking garages. Some of them have a possibility to make reservation online.
Looking for cheaper parking options in Amsterdam? You can leave your car at one of Amsterdam’s P + R locations.
Park and Ride (P+R) in Amsterdam
Park and Ride (P+R) is the cheapest parking option in Amsterdam. You can park at one of Amsterdam’s P+R parkings on the outskirts of the city and travel to the center by public transport.
Park and Ride prices in Amsterdam
P+R parking costs € 6 or € 13 per 24 hours. The P+R rates are calculated as follows:
- off-peak parking rate: € 6 per day (valid on Monday to Friday after 10:00 and all day on the weekend and on public holidays).
- peak parking rate: € 13 per day (valid on Monday to Friday for arrivals before 10:00).
- you are allowed to park for a maximum of 4 days (there is one exception: at P+R RAI the maximum is 24 hours).
Please note: after you’ve parked your car, you must travel into the city center using your OV-chipkaart (public transport chip card) or P+R GVB card. You can buy discounted P+R GVB cards from the vending machine at each site (you need one card per person, but you can buy up to 5 cards per car). Price of P+R GVB cards:
- 1 person: € 6
- 2 persons: € 6
- 3 persons: € 7
- 4 persons: € 8,50
- 5 persons: € 9,50
Good to know: How to use public transport in Amsterdam.
Check the more detailed instructions how to use Park and Ride in Amsterdam and a list of P+R locations.
Free parking
Is it possible to find free parking in Amsterdam? Well, it’s not easy. There are a few exceptions:
- Some street parking zones are free on official public holidays and on Sundays.
- In some zones street parking is free at night.
- On King’s Day, 27 April, street parking is free throughout the city.
Check the official Amsterdam map with parking rates to calculate how much you will have to pay in different parking zones within the city.
Check for hotels with parking in Amsterdam
Good to know! Hotel parkings in Amsterdam are also not free. Prices for parking at hotels in the center of Amsterdam range from € 45 to € 100 a day. You can also consider parking your car at cheaper parking garage and travelling to the center by Uber of public transport:
- Centrum Osterdook parking (near Amsterdam Centraal station) – from € 10-25 a day if you book in advance.
- Parking at Leonardo Hotel Rembrandtpark – from € 27 a day
- Parking at Leonardo Royal Hotel Amstel – from € 29 a day
Enjoy your stay to Amsterdam!
Visit Amsterdam: plan your trip
- There are hundreds of nice hotels in Amsterdam for every taste and bugdet. We recommend Ambassade hotel, Andaz Prinsengracht and other hotels in the Nine Streets area on the canal belt of Amsterdam.
- Travel by public transport in Amsterdam with an unlimited pass for 1-7 days. With Amsterdam Travel Ticket you can also travel from/to the airport by train or bus.
- Alternatively buy the I amsterdam city card, which includes city public transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and 24 hours bike rental.
- Check out our list of best things to do in Amsterdam.
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