Coming to Amsterdam by car? Here is everything you need to know about parking in Amsterdam: the parking zone map, parking rates in 2026, where to find cheap and free parking in Amsterdam, and how to pay for it.
Last updated: 29 October 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
Parking in Amsterdam at a glance (checked 29 October 2026)
- Street parking: € 0,10 to € 8,05 per hour, the centre is paid 24/7, check the zone map
- Parking garage: about the same as street parking, cheaper if you pre-book online
- Hotel parking garage: from € 27 a day at Leonardo Hotel Rembrandtpark
- Cheapest: Park and Ride (P+R), € 6 per 24 hours after 10:00, € 13 before 10:00 on weekdays
- Free: in some outer zones on Sundays and at night, everywhere on King’s Day
- Fine: € 79,10 plus the hourly rate, how to avoid it
In this guide
Amsterdam parking map: zones and rates
Amsterdam is divided into parking zones, and every zone has its own hourly rate and paid hours. The easiest way to check them is the official parking map of the Amsterdam municipality: open the overview map or enter a street name, and you will see the rate that applies there on each day and time of day.
How to compare the parking prices in different zones of Amsterdam:
- City centre (the canal belt and the Jordaan): the most expensive zone, up to € 8,05 per hour, and paid 24/7.
- Districts around the centre (Oud-West, Oost, Zuid): cheaper, and paid parking usually stops in the evening.
- Outer districts: the cheapest street parking, from € 0,10 per hour, and in some zones free on Sundays or at night.
- P+R locations on the edge of the city: a fixed € 6 or € 13 per 24 hours, see Park and Ride.
Tip: the zone borders can run through the middle of a neighbourhood, so one street can be a lot cheaper than the next one. Always check the exact street on the map, or on the sign at the parking machine, before you park.
Amsterdam parking rates and hours in 2026
In general, parking tariffs in Amsterdam vary widely by time and zone: they cost more in the city centre (€ 8,05 per hour) and less in the suburbs (€ 1,72 per hour), with special rates for Park & Ride (P+R) lots (€ 6 to € 13 per day) and multi-storey garages. Tariffs depend on peak or off-peak hours, weekday or weekend, and the zone.
| Parking option | Price | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Street parking, centre | up to € 8,05 per hour | paid 24/7 |
| Street parking, suburbs | from € 0,10 to € 1,72 per hour | often free at night or on Sundays |
| Parking garage | similar to street parking | pre-book online for a lower rate |
| Hotel garage (Leonardo) | from € 27 a day | book a spot |
| P+R, off-peak | € 6 per 24 hours | weekdays after 10:00, weekends |
| P+R, peak | € 13 first 24 hours | weekday arrivals before 10:00 |
| Parking fine | € 79,10 plus the hourly rate | see parking fines |
Street parking in Amsterdam
Street parking rates
An hourly rate for street parking in Amsterdam ranges from € 0,10 to € 8,05. The closer to the centre, the higher the price. On the parking map you can enter the name of the street and find out what parking rates apply there.
How to pay for street parking
Street parking works on pre-payment. You can use a parking machine close to the parking spot: at some machines you have to enter your car’s number plate, at others you have to put the receipt in a visible spot behind the windscreen. You can also pay with a parking app, which charges only for the exact time you park.
Parking fines in Amsterdam
A parking fine in 2026 is € 79,10 plus the hourly parking tariff. Parking inspectors scan number plates with scan cars, so a fine can arrive even if nobody walked past your car.
Amsterdam’s fine of € 79,10 is a bit below the national maximum of € 82 that municipalities may charge in 2026.
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Parking garages
The prices in Amsterdam garages are similar to the prices for street parking. The advantage of a parking garage is that it can be easier to find a spot, and you pay when you leave, so you don’t need to worry about being back in time.
Here you can find the addresses of the biggest parking garages in Amsterdam. At some of them you can make a parking reservation online, which is usually cheaper than the rate at the gate.
Looking for more affordable parking? You can park at one of Amsterdam’s P+R locations.
Park and Ride (P+R)
Park and Ride (P+R) is the cheapest parking option in Amsterdam. You leave your car at one of the official P+R car parks on the outskirts of the city and travel to the centre by public transport.
Park and Ride prices in Amsterdam
Parking in a P+R car park costs € 6 or € 13 per 24 hours. The P+R rates are calculated like this:
- off-peak parking rate: € 6 per 24 hours (Monday to Friday for arrivals after 10:00, and all day on weekends and public holidays).
- peak parking rate: € 13 for the first 24 hours (Monday to Friday for arrivals before 10:00), then € 6 per 24 hours.
- you are allowed to park for a maximum of 4 days (one exception: at P+R RAI the maximum is 24 hours).
An important rule: after you’ve parked your car, you must travel into the city centre using your OV-chipkaart, a debit or credit card (OVpay) or a P+R GVB ticket. You can buy discounted P+R GVB tickets from the ticket machine at each site (for up to five people per car, for the trip there and back). Price of P+R GVB tickets:
| People | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | € 6 | € 6 | € 7 | € 8,50 | € 9,50 |
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Free parking in Amsterdam
It’s not easy to find free parking in Amsterdam, and in the centre it doesn’t exist: the centre is paid 24/7, also on Sundays. There are a few exceptions further out:
- In some outer zones street parking is free on Sundays and official public holidays.
- In some zones street parking is free at night.
- At the Amsterdamse Bos (Bosbaan) parking is free on Saturdays and Sundays.
- On King’s Day (Tuesday 27 April 2027), street parking is free throughout the city.
Check the Amsterdam parking map to see which rates apply in the area where you want to park.
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Amsterdam hotels with parking
Please note:
- Hotel parking in Amsterdam is not free. Parking rates at hotels in the centre of Amsterdam range from € 45 to € 100 a day. There is only one hotel that actually offers free parking: Bastion Hotel Amsterdam Amstel (10 minutes’ walk from Van der Madeweg metro station).
- Most hotels have on-site parking with a very limited number of spots, so you need to make a reservation in advance.
- These are parking rates at hotels in the centre of Amsterdam: Ambassade hotel: € 55 per day, Estheréa hotel: € 55 per day, Sofitel Legend The Grand Amsterdam: € 100 per day.
You can also park your car at a cheaper parking garage and travel to the centre by Uber or public transport:
- Parking at Leonardo Hotel Rembrandtpark, from € 27 a day
- Parking at Leonardo Royal Hotel Amstel, from € 29 a day
- Parking Centrum Oosterdok (near Amsterdam Centraal station): from € 10 to € 25 a day if you book in advance.
Parking at Amsterdam Schiphol airport
Check the Schiphol airport official website for the most up-to-date information about parking facilities, rates and driving directions. You can also make a parking reservation at Schiphol P3 Long-Term Parking online.
Good to know about Schiphol parking
1. It’s way cheaper to book Schiphol parking online than to arrive without a reservation.
2. The number of spots at P3 Long Term Sheltered parking is limited. So if you prefer sheltered parking, book a spot in advance.
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FAQ about parking in Amsterdam
Is parking free on Sunday in Amsterdam?
Not in the city centre: street parking there is paid 24/7, also on Sundays. In some outer zones parking is free on Sundays and public holidays, and at the Amsterdamse Bos it is free on weekends. Check the street on the Amsterdam parking map before you park.
Where can I find a map of the Amsterdam parking zones?
The Amsterdam municipality has an official parking map where you can enter a street name and see the hourly rate and paid hours for that zone. See our parking zones map for how the zones compare.
How much does parking cost in Amsterdam?
Street parking costs € 0,10 to € 8,05 per hour in 2026, with the highest rates in the centre. Garages cost about the same, but pre-booking online is often cheaper. Hotel garages such as Leonardo Hotel Rembrandtpark start at € 27 a day.
What is the cheapest way to park in Amsterdam?
Park and Ride (P+R): € 6 per 24 hours if you arrive after 10:00 on weekdays or at the weekend (€ 13 before 10:00 on weekdays). A P+R GVB ticket to the centre and back costs € 6 for 1 or 2 people.
How much is a parking fine in Amsterdam?
A parking fine in Amsterdam in 2026 is € 79,10 plus the hourly parking rate. Cars are checked with scan cars that read number plates, so always pay at the machine or with a parking app as soon as you park.
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About the author
Written by a local
Anastasia Dudina
I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and exploring it ever since. I write and update all articles on Amsterdam Explorer and Holland Explorer myself: real tips, not tourist traps.