Paris parking booking and rental at the best price

Built by Gustave Eiffel, standing 324 metres tall, the Eiffel Tower is among the top 10 most visited monuments in the world. It has become the symbol of France and its capital.

If you want to come by car, don't hesitate to park at a reduced rate in a Zenpark Eiffel Tower Car Park. Near the Eiffel Tower, you'll find a number of cheap Zenpark car parks.

Also known as the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Paris, Notre Dame is one of the largest cathedrals in the Western world. It is located on the Île de la Cité, in the 4th arrondissement of Paris. Don't miss a visit to Europe's most visited monument. You can also park your vehicle in a Zenpark car park opposite the cathedral.

The basilica is located on top of the Montmartre hill, in the 18th arrondissement. It was built between 1875 and 1923. You can reach it via the Louise Michel square and its 222 steps or take the funicular which has been in service since 1901. If you come by car, you can park in the Montmartre district, at the foot of the building.

You can admire more than 554,731 works (Eastern antiquities, Egyptian antiquities, Greek antiquities, Roman antiquities, Etruscan antiquities, Islamic art, sculptures, decorative arts, paintings and graphic arts.) Don't forget to book your Louvre Museum car park in advance. Parking in the first arrondissement is a real headache!

If you're looking for a parking rental in the 15th arrondissement of Paris, the Gare Montparnasse - Pasteur car park is made for you!

This Zenpark gem is just a few minutes' walk from the Necker Hospital and also a few minutes' walk from Montparnasse station!

It is located at the end of the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées and a few minutes' walk from Place de la Concorde. A national monument, the Arc de Triomphe houses the tomb of the Unknown Soldier from World War I. If you want to come by car, book your Arc de Triomphe car park in advance to avoid driving around for hours looking for a parking space.

Visiting Paris by car can quickly turn into a sport: heavy traffic, paid on-street parking, limited durations, parking restrictions, urban Low-Emission Zones (ZFE), etc. The good news: finding a car park in Paris remains accessible if you know the right addresses, off-peak times, alternatives at the city gates and the best ways to reserve in advance.

This complete guide tells you where to park in Paris, the rates to expect, the strategies to save money, two-wheel/electric/bicycle solutions, plus a panorama of the main car parks in Paris by district. You'll also find tips for short-term parking, school holidays and major events.

The Eiffel Tower

The unmissable monument of the capital, the Eiffel Tower is essential for first-time visits to Paris. Climb to the summit or simply admire it from the Trocadéro for unique photos.

The Louvre Museum

The world's most visited museum houses tens of thousands of works, from the Mona Lisa to Egyptian antiquities. Plan a half-day visit at least and book in advance.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

A Gothic masterpiece on the Île de la Cité, recently restored. Its forecourt offers a magnificent view of Parisian heritage.

Montmartre and the Sacré-Cœur

Stroll through the picturesque streets of the artists' district then admire the panorama of Paris from the basilica's forecourt.

The Champs-Élysées and the Arc de Triomphe

The world's most famous avenue, ideal for shopping and ending the day with a climb to the top of the Arc de Triomphe for a panoramic view of Paris.

The main car parks in Paris (by zone and use)

Inner Paris has dozens of underground car parks (Indigo, Saemes, Effia, Q-Park…), often close to major attractions. Golden rule: if you're aiming for an iconic site, park 5–15 minutes' walk away rather than at the foot of the monument — you'll save time, money and nerves.

Eiffel Tower – Trocadéro – Invalides

• Alma-George V Car Park (8th): ideal for quick access to the Pont de l'Alma and the Eiffel Tower.
• Kléber-Trocadéro Car Park (16th): perfect for visiting the Trocadéro and admiring the Eiffel Tower.
• Saint-Dominique Car Park (7th): between Les Invalides and the Champ-de-Mars, a strategic location.
• Joffre-École Militaire Car Park (7th): a good alternative, 10 min on foot from the Eiffel Tower.
• Varenne / Musée Rodin Car Park (7th): handy for the Rodin Museum and the Esplanade des Invalides.

Louvre – Palais Royal – Opéra – Department Stores

• Carrousel du Louvre Car Park (1st): direct access to the museum and the Tuileries.
• Pyramides Car Park (1st): handy for the Palais Royal and the Rue de Rivoli.
• Saint-Honoré Car Park (1st): perfect for a visit to the Louvre or the Comédie-Française district.
• Haussmann Berri Car Park (8th): close to Galeries Lafayette and Printemps Haussmann.
• Meyerbeer – Opéra Car Park (9th): for access to the Opéra Garnier and the department stores.
• Vendôme Car Park (1st): ideal for the luxury shops and boutiques on Place Vendôme.
• Madeleine – Tronchet Car Park (8th): a stone's throw from the Madeleine and the Boulevard Haussmann.
• Forum des Halles Car Park (1st): very central, perfect for shopping and outings.

Marais – Bastille – République

• Hôtel de Ville / BHV Car Park (4th): the most practical for visiting the Marais on foot.
• Baudoyer / Saint-Antoine Car Park (4th): excellent for walks between Saint-Paul and Bastille.
• Rivoli – Saint-Paul Car Park (4th): in the immediate vicinity of the historic district.
• Bastille – Opéra Car Park (11th): to attend a show or have dinner in the district.
• Ledru-Rollin Car Park (11th): a few minutes from the Canal Saint-Martin.
• République Car Park (3rd): a good starting point for the Upper Marais and the surroundings of the canal.
• Temple – Alhambra Car Park (10th): handy for evenings out and restaurants in the district.

Saint-Germain-des-Prés – Latin Quarter – Montparnasse

• Saint-Germain Car Park (6th): in the heart of the legendary district, next to Café de Flore.
• Montalembert Car Park (7th): handy for Le Bon Marché and the chic Left Bank.
• Sèvres-Babylone Car Park (7th): close to Le Bon Marché and the Boulevard Raspail.
• Maubert Collège des Bernardins Car Park (5th): at the foot of the Boulevard Saint-Germain.
• Soufflot – Panthéon Car Park (5th): perfect for visiting the Panthéon and the Sorbonne.
• Saint-Michel Car Park (6th): direct access to the Seine and Notre-Dame.
• Océane – Gare Montparnasse Car Park (15th): directly connected to the station.
• Edgar Quinet Car Park (14th): for the restaurants and cinemas of the district.
• Catalogne Car Park (14th): close to the Montparnasse tower and the hotels.

Montmartre – Pigalle – Batignolles

• Anvers Car Park (9th): 5 minutes from the funicular to go up to Montmartre.
• Clichy-Montmartre Car Park (18th): handy to reach the Sacré-Cœur on foot.
• Custine Car Park (18th): ideal for exploring the heights of the district.
• Trudaine Car Park (9th): a good option for visiting Montmartre without getting too close.
• Abbé Grégoire – Trinité Car Park (9th): handy for Pigalle and the theatres.
• Batignolles – Cardinet Car Park (17th): to park near the residential district.
• Rome – Batignolles Car Park (17th): good proximity/price ratio.

Bercy – Gare de Lyon – Austerlitz

• Bercy Arena Car Park (12th): direct access to the Accor Arena for concerts and events.
• Cour Saint-Émilion Car Park (12th): a stone's throw from Bercy Village and its restaurants.
• Méditerranée – Gare de Lyon Car Park (12th): the official car park of the station, direct access to the platforms.
• Daumesnil – Gare de Lyon Car Park (12th): a cheaper alternative, 5 min on foot.
• Quai d'Austerlitz Car Park (13th): ideal for the student district and the river barges.
• Salpêtrière – Chevaleret Car Park (13th): close to the Jardin des Plantes and the Latin Quarter.

La Défense – Porte Maillot – Champs-Élysées

• CNIT – La Défense Car Park: directly connected to the Les 4 Temps shopping centre.
• Les 4 Temps – La Défense Car Park: very vast, open 24/7.
• Porte Maillot Car Park (17th): perfect for the Palais des Congrès and the Arc de Triomphe.
• George V Car Park (8th): a stone's throw from the Champs-Élysées and the luxury boutiques.
• François 1er Car Park (8th): handy for the restaurants and galleries of the "Triangle d'Or".
• Marignan Car Park (8th): a good choice for evenings on the Champs.
• Alma Car Park (8th): breathtaking view of the Seine and proximity to the Eiffel Tower.

La Villette – Zénith – Porte de Pantin

• Cité de la Musique Car Park (19th): for concerts and exhibitions at the Parc de la Villette.
• Zénith – Villette Car Park (19th): direct access to the concert hall.
• Porte de Pantin Car Park (19th): ideal for visitors coming from eastern Paris.

Porte de Versailles – Parc des Expositions

• Parc des Expositions Car Park (15th): the closest to the halls of the Foire de Paris and the trade shows.
• Convention Car Park (15th): close to the park and the hotels.
• Balard Car Park (15th): easy access by T3 tram and Line 8 metro.
• Lourmel Car Park (15th): a good alternative during major events.

The major Paris stations

• Gare du Nord / Gare de l'Est: official car parks under the passenger halls.
  • Alternatives: Saint-Vincent de Paul, Magenta, Alhambra – Temple (10th).
• Gare de Lyon: Méditerranée – Gare de Lyon, Daumesnil – Gare de Lyon.
• Gare Montparnasse: Océane, Catalogne, Edgar Quinet.
• Gare Saint-Lazare: Saint-Lazare, Haussmann – Printemps, Europe – Batignolles.
• Gare d'Austerlitz: Quai d'Austerlitz, Salpêtrière – Chevaleret.

In Paris, the choice between private and public car parks is crucial for drivers looking to park their vehicle safely. While Parisian public car parks can often be crowded and lack available spaces, private car parks offer a practical and effective solution for motorists wishing to avoid the usual hassles of looking for a parking space. Among the many players in the field, Zenpark stands out with its many advantages.

Zenpark offers easy online booking, allowing users to book a space in advance, thereby guaranteeing peace of mind and avoiding the stress of last-minute searches. In addition, Zenpark private car parks offer enhanced security thanks to 24-hour surveillance systems and secure access.

Zenpark's flexible pricing, based on the actual parking duration, allows users to pay only for the time they actually use, making it an economical option for residents and visitors of the capital. Finally, the presence of Zenpark car parks at strategic locations across Paris offers optimal accessibility, thus facilitating motorists' daily journeys and activities. Thanks to these advantages, Zenpark positions itself as a smart choice for drivers looking for private, reliable and practical parking in Paris.

In the city centre, expect around €3 to €4 per hour (sometimes €5), often €20 to €35 per day depending on the operator and the zone. Around stations and shopping districts, day packages frequently sit between €18 and €28. In the immediate outskirts or at the gates of Paris, prices drop to €12 to €20 per day. On-street parking is generally more expensive per hour and has limited duration; underground car parks remain the most stable solution for several hours.

Tip: many car parks offer evening packages (entry after ~7pm), night subscriptions or weekend packages, very competitive if you dine out, attend the theatre or a concert.

To crush the budget, three strategies work:

1. Park at the city gates (Porte d'Orléans, de Vincennes, de Saint-Cloud, des Lilas…) then metro/tram.
2. Park-and-ride lots (see dedicated section) with a transport ticket and a low daily cost.
3. Private on-demand car parks via platforms like Zenpark, often 30 to 70% cheaper than nearby public car parks, with hourly/daily/monthly booking.

On average 30% cheaper than public parking rental, Zenpark parking rental offers many advantages. You can rent and pay for a parking space using the Zenpark mobile app or website. The available parking spaces are located in private car parks across Paris, often underground, providing an alternative to expensive and often crowded public parking spaces.

Within the city, free parking is rare and highly sought-after, especially during the week. You can still find free segments on Sundays and public holidays in large areas, and unpaid streets in certain sectors of the woods (Boulogne, Vincennes) or near the ring road. Around Paris (Boulogne, Saint-Mandé, Levallois, Issy, Montreuil, Saint-Ouen…), residential streets remain free or cheaper, provided you anticipate the remaining RATP journey (metro/bus/RER).

The best time/price ratio when you come by car: leave your car at the gates and finish by metro, RER or tram. The park-and-ride lots in Île-de-France allow this. The neighbouring municipalities (Vincennes, Saint-Mandé, Charenton, Montrouge, Issy, Clichy, Levallois, Saint-Ouen, Lilas, Bagnolet, Montreuil, Saint-Denis, Ivry…) have car parks near major stations (M1, M4, M9, M12, M13, M14, RER A/B/C, T2/T3). You'll often find modest day packages with direct access to the heart of Paris in 10 to 25 minutes. If you come by motorway:

• A4 / East: target Vincennes / Saint-Mandé (M1), Joinville / Nogent (RER A).
• A6 / South: Montrouge, Gentilly, Arcueil (M4, RER B).
• A13 / West: Boulogne-Billancourt (M9), Pont de Sèvres (T2/M9).
• A1 / North: Saint-Denis – Stade de France (RER B/D), Aubervilliers (M12, M7).

It has become increasingly difficult to find a car park in Paris. The city plans to remove 70,000 parking spaces out of the 140,000 currently available, which risks worsening the saturation of the city. This decision was made with the aim of reducing motor traffic and promoting alternative modes of transport, such as public transport, cycling or walking.

However, this creates difficulties for motorists wishing to visit the city's busiest and most attractive arrondissements. It is therefore advisable to allow sufficient time to search for parking or to turn to alternative transport to avoid parking difficulties.

On the street, parking in Paris is paid most days from 9am to 8pm, with zones where rates and durations differ depending on the arrondissement and density. Duration is limited to prevent long-stay parking. Payment is made at parking meters or via apps (PayByPhone, Flowbird, Whoosh!). Multi-storey car parks have no such duration limits (you pay by time or chosen package).

On-street parking rates in Paris

The parking rates in force in Paris are divided into two distinct zones:

• The first zone covers the 1st to 11th arrondissements, where the first two hours of parking cost €8 in total. For a maximum duration of 6 hours, the rate is €50.
• The second zone covers the 12th to 20th arrondissements and is more affordable, with a rate of €4.80 for the first two hours and a flat rate of €35 for a maximum duration of 6 hours. These rates apply to all vehicles, except motorhomes, which are not allowed in Paris due to their bulk on the road. It is therefore recommended that motorhome owners look for parking locations specifically reserved for their use.

Other parking rules in Paris

LEZ & Crit'Air: Paris applies a Low-Emission Zone with progressive constraints according to the Crit'Air sticker (the oldest vehicles are increasingly restricted). Check your vehicle's eligibility and the applicable periods before travelling.

Residents: each arrondissement offers a resident rate (on-street) and sometimes subscriptions in public or private car parks. Proof of residence is required.

Night and Sunday: on Sundays and public holidays, large areas become free on the street; at night (after 7/8pm), many roads become free or very cheap. Underground car parks often offer attractive evening packages.

Deliveries / dedicated spaces: delivery areas are reserved for indicated hours; frequent fines in case of abusive use.

If you have an appointment or a quick lunch in the city centre (1st–8th), favour an underground car park in the immediate vicinity (Louvre-Rivoli, Pyramides, Vendôme, Madeleine, Opéra, Champs-Élysées), rather than the time-consuming and expensive on-street parking. On the Left Bank, target Saint-Germain, Saint-Michel, Maubert, Varenne, Montparnasse. Around stations, the official car parks allow you to park, meet your contact in the hall, then leave without duration penalty. Platforms like Zenpark are formidable for booking by the hour as close as possible, without driving around.

In summer, at Christmas, during fashion weeks, Porte de Versailles trade shows, matches / concerts or national holidays, the city centre and roads leading to sights (Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Trocadéro, Bercy, La Villette) become saturated. The right method:

• Book in advance your car park (or a Zenpark space) 15 minutes' walk from the target location.
• Or leave the car in a P+R and finish by metro.
• Shift your hours (arrival before 10am, departure after 7pm) to benefit from more fluid time slots and evening packages.

In Paris, parking for motorised two-wheelers is regulated: many specific spaces exist on the street. Combustion engines are generally paid during the day in these dedicated zones; resident schemes exist. Electric vehicles benefit from advantages (exemptions or symbolic rates) under registration conditions when required. Many underground car parks (Indigo, Saemes, Effia, Q-Park) offer 2-wheeler zones at reduced rates and monthly subscriptions, an appreciated solution to avoid the hunt for spaces during the day.

The capital deploys thousands of bicycle racks on pavements (Marais, Left Bank, grand boulevards, riverbanks). For long-term parking, favour collective lockers (closed shelters accessible by subscription) near stations (Saint-Lazare, Lyon, Austerlitz, Montparnasse, Nord, Est) and major transit hubs. The Vélib' service covers Paris and its inner suburbs: you can leave the car at a P+R and finalise by Vélib' for the last 1–3 km with great flexibility.

The Belib' network covers Parisian public space; many private car parks now integrate charging spaces (AC 7–22 kW, sometimes DC). It's the simplest solution if you need to recharge during a visit or a hotel night: book a car park with a charging station and leave the car plugged in during your stay. Platforms (including Zenpark) easily filter car parks equipped with charging.

The height limit of Parisian underground car parks is very often 1.85–1.90 m. If you drive a tall SUV, a van, a vehicle with a roof box, anticipate and choose an open-air car park or one announced >2.00 m. Vans must check the authorised length and, depending on the zone, delivery time restrictions. Motorhomes will find more solutions in the close suburbs (surface car parks/dedicated areas) then RATP to enter Paris. Coaches have dedicated areas (Bercy-Seine and tourist hubs) with specific regulations and time slots to book.

Most major car parks offer PRM spaces close to the access points. On the street, signposted spaces are reserved; holders of an inclusion mobility card have facilities (check the updated conditions before travelling). Many car parks have lifts and wide accesses handy with a pushchair.

Paris rewards those who plan. Rather than relying on a hypothetical on-street space, book a guaranteed space in a private car park in a hotel, residence or office building via Zenpark: it's instant, often 30 to 70% cheaper than public car parks on the corner, and you enter/exit directly from your smartphone. You can filter by district, maximum height, charging stations, night/monthly subscriptions, or 24/7 access.

Visiting the Louvre, in a meeting at La Défense, in the evening at Bercy or on a weekend in Montmartre / Marais, Zenpark saves you time at the wheel and guarantees you a clear rate.

In short:

• Booking in a few seconds (web/app)
• Smooth access without ticket, opening on the phone
• Wide choice of car parks throughout Paris and the close suburbs
• Options with charging, extra heights, night / weekend packages

Book your parking space in Paris with Zenpark now and devote your time in Paris — not to looking for a space.

Box rental in Paris

If you want to rent a box to park your vehicle, Zenpark also offers this type of space.