Visiting Texel island by car? From 1 January 2017 parking in all villages and at all entrances to the beach on Texel is paid. Paid parking applies from Monday through Sunday from 08:00 till 20:00 (including public holidays).
Payment options include the Texel e-vignette, paying per hour at the ticket machine or via a mobile parking payment app.
Recommended accommodations on Texel:
- Prins Hendrik Texel
- Texelcamping Loodsmansduin
- Strandhotel Noordzee
- StayOkay hostel in Den Burg (also good for family stays)
The Texel e-vignette in 2026
The Texel e-vignette is the most economical option for paying parking costs on Texel. The price in 2026 is:
- € 20 per day
- € 30 per week
- € 40 per year.
The card for one week is valid for 8 days. The Texel annual e-vignette is valid for 365 days.
How does the Texel e-vignette work?
You can order the Texel e-vignette online or buy it from a parking ticket machine. During the purchase process you will be required to enter your license plate number.
You do not receive a sticker. The Texel parking officers can scan the number plates of your car and see that you have bought a Texel e-vignette.
Parking per hour
The hourly parking rate on Texel in 2026 is € 5. You can pay it at the parking machine with your bank card. Paying with cash or coins is not possible.
Important! At some locations in the village centres on Texel a two-hour maximum parking time applies. Here you have to use the blue parking disc to indicate your arrival time.
Paying via mobile parking payment app
You can use mobile apps like Yellowbrick or ParkMe to pay for your parking on Texel.
Parking locations on Texel
Check out this interactive map to find the closest parking location.
How to book the best accommodation on Texel? Tips:
- Check out the local tourism office website Texel.net for campings, bungalow parks, hotels.
- Looking for a hotel with a sea view? Check Strandhotel Noordzee or Resort De Buteriggel.
FAQ about parking on Texel
How much does the Texel e-vignette cost in 2026?
€20 per day, €30 per week (valid for 8 days), or €40 per year (valid for 365 days).
Do I get a sticker with the Texel e-vignette?
No, you don’t receive a sticker. Parking officers scan your license plate to check whether you’ve bought a Texel e-vignette.
Can I pay for parking with cash on Texel?
No, you can only pay at the parking machine with a bank card. Paying with cash or coins is not possible.
What is the hourly parking rate on Texel?
The hourly parking rate on Texel in 2026 is €5.
Is there a maximum parking time in Texel village centres?
Yes, at some locations in the village centres a two-hour maximum parking time applies. You need to use a blue parking disc to indicate your arrival time.
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About the author:
Hi, the Texel daily vignette in 2026 costs 20 euros, not 10.
The hourly parking free is 5 euro, not 2.50.
Please amend the rates on your information website.
Thank you, Patrizia!