Amsterdam has the highest parking rates in the Netherlands. Street parking in the centre is €8.05/hr — 24/7. Here's every option to pay less.
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Park on the outskirts and ride public transport into the centre.
Sorted cheapest first. Pre-booking saves 10-20%.
| Garage | Area | Per Hour | Per Day | Evening | Pre-book? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mobihub Rembrandtpark | West | €1.25/hr | €10/day | €5 | Yes |
| Mobihub NDSM | Noord | €2.00/hr | €12/day | €6 | Yes |
| Q-Park Byzantium | South | €4.00/hr | €35/day | €12 | Yes |
| Parking Piet Hein | East | €4.50/hr | €38/day | €14 | No |
| Centrum Oosterdok | Centre | €5.00/hr | €40/day | €15 | Yes |
| Q-Park Museumplein | Museums | €5.50/hr | €45/day | €17 | Yes |
| APCOA Euro Parking | Centre | €6.00/hr | €55/day | €20 | Yes |
| Q-Park De Bijenkorf | Dam Square | €7.50/hr | €60/day | €22 | Yes |
Zone-based pricing. Centre is most expensive.
| Zone | Rate/hr | Paid Hours | Cost 4hrs | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centrum — Grachtengordel, Dam, Jordaan | €8.05/hr | 24/7 | €32.20 | Avoid — use P+R |
| Oud-West — Vondelpark area | €7.50/hr | 24/7 | €30.00 | Use Mobihub Rembrandtpark |
| De Pijp / Oost | €6.50/hr | 9-24 / Sun 12-24 | €26.00 | Free before 9am |
| Zuid — Zuidas area | €5.00/hr | Mon-Sat 9-23 | €20.00 | Free Sundays |
| West / Bos en Lommer | €4.50/hr | Mon-Sat 9-23 | €18.00 | Varies by street |
| Noord | €3.50/hr | Mon-Sat 9-21 | €14.00 | Often free evenings |
| Nieuw-West | €2.50/hr | Mon-Sat 9-21 | €10.00 | Best street rate |
Free options locals know about.
Rembrandtpark, NDSM, Cruquius: free or €10/day parking with bike rental.
€1 for 24hrs at 10 locations. Check in/out with OV-chipkaart on transit.
Beyond paid zones in northern Noord. Free ferry from Centraal (7 min).
Nieuw-West and parts of Noord: free after 21:00 until morning.
Amsterdam is the most expensive city for parking in the Netherlands and one of the priciest in Europe. In 2026, street parking in the centre costs €8.05 per hour — 24/7, no breaks on evenings or Sundays. A day trip can easily cost €50-80 just in parking.
For €1 per 24 hours, park at one of 10 P+R locations on the outskirts and ride metro, tram, or train in. You must check in/out with an OV-chipkaart. Return transport for two: ~€6-8. Total under €10 vs €50+ for a centre garage.
EasyPark and Yellowbrick charge by the minute. Leave early and get money back — saves €2-5 per session vs rounding up at meters.
Automatic scan cars check every plate. Fine: €72.90 plus parking owed. Foreign plates tracked too. Always pay.
Where to park for each major attraction, sorted by best value.
Best: P+R Olympisch Stadion (1 euro/24hr) + Metro to Museumplein.
If driving close: Q-Park Museumplein (5.50 euro/hr). Pre-book for 15% off.
Best: P+R Sloterdijk (1 euro/24hr) — 1 stop by train to Centraal.
If driving close: Centrum Oosterdok (5 euro/hr). 5 min walk to Centraal.
Best: P+R Noord (1 euro/24hr) + Ferry. Jordaan is 8.05 euro/hr street, 24/7. Use P+R — there is no good cheap nearby garage.
Best: Parking Piet Hein (4.50 euro/hr) — walking distance.
Alt: Centrum Oosterdok — 10min walk, slightly cheaper.
Best: Any P+R + Metro/Tram to Dam Square.
Must drive: APCOA Euro Parking (6 euro/hr) is 5min walk and cheapest nearby.
Best: Mobihub Rembrandtpark (1.25 euro/hr / 10 euro day) — 15min walk or tram 2. Cheapest proper garage in Amsterdam. Book ahead.
These events fill all P+R locations and central garages. Plan well ahead.
| Event | Dates | Impact | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|
| King's Day (Koningsdag) | 27 April | Extreme | Do NOT drive. All roads closed. Take the train. |
| ADE — Amsterdam Dance Event | October mid | Very High | P+R fills by 18:00. Book Sloterdijk or Arena in advance. |
| New Year's Eve | 31 December | Very High | Drive in before 20:00 or take the train. P+R full by 21:00. |
| Amsterdam Pride | August week 1 | High | P+R recommended. Canal areas closed to traffic. |
| Tulip Season / Keukenhof | March-May | High | Take Keukenhof Express from Schiphol instead of driving in. |
| Christmas markets | December | Medium | P+R from 09:00. Centre garages full by noon on weekends. |
Quietest period. P+R locations rarely fill. Even Sloterdijk has space by 10am. Garages are less crowded. Best time to drive if you must.
Tulip season brings high volumes. P+R fills early on weekends — arrive before 09:00. King's Day (27 April): do not drive to Amsterdam.
Peak tourist season. P+R Arena and Sloterdijk fill by 10:30 on weekends. Pre-book a garage or arrive before 09:00 for guaranteed P+R space.
ADE in October is the hardest period after King's Day. Otherwise manageable. P+R usually has space until 10:30 on weekdays.
No. Amsterdam is unique — paid zones operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Sundays are NOT free in the centre. The only free options are P+R (1 euro/24hr with transit), Noord beyond the paid zone, and outer Nieuw-West evenings.
Drive to a P+R location and park for 1 euro/24hr. Tap your OV-chipkaart to take public transport into the centre. When you return, tap out. The 1 euro rate requires you to check in and out on public transport at least twice. Without this, you pay the normal daily rate.
Mobihub Rembrandtpark at 1.25 euro/hr and 10 euro/day. Located west Amsterdam, about 15 min by tram to the centre. Second cheapest: Mobihub NDSM at 2 euro/hr in Noord (free ferry to centre).
Yes. Scan cars operate 24/7. Foreign plates are tracked through European databases. Fines (72.90 euro) are sent to the registered owner abroad. Ignoring them leads to debt collection in your home country.
For most visitors, no. The train is faster, cheaper, and stress-free. If you must drive, use P+R Sloterdijk (1 euro/24hr) — arguably the best parking deal in Europe for a city of this size.
Yes — Q-Park Museumplein is directly below Museumplein (5.50 euro/hr). Fills fast on weekends. Better: P+R Olympisch Stadion (1 euro/day) + Metro to Museumplein — 12 min total and a fraction of the cost.
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