Groningen is the largest city in Northern Netherlands with a vibrant student population. P+R options make it easy to park cheap.
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Park on the outskirts and take public transport into the centre. Cheapest option for most visitors.
Sorted cheapest first. Pre-booking can save 10-20%.
| Garage | Area | Per Hour | Per Day | Evening | Pre-book? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Westerhaven | Centre | €1.80/hr | €12/day | €5 | Yes |
| Parking Damsterdiep | Centre-East | €2.00/hr | €15/day | €6 | No |
| Parking Ossenmarkt | Centre | €2.50/hr | €18/day | €7 | Yes |
| Q-Park Forum | Centre | €2.50/hr | €20/day | €8 | Yes |
| Parking Hereweg | South | €2.00/hr | €14/day | €5 | No |
Paid zones and their hourly rates in 2026.
| Zone | Rate/hr | Paid Hours | Cost 4hrs | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binnenstad (Grote Markt, Vismarkt) | €3.40/hr | Mon-Sat 9-21 | €13.60 | Free Sundays |
| Schilderswijk / Rivierenbuurt | €2.80/hr | Mon-Sat 9-18 | €11.20 | Free evenings |
| Helpman / De Wijert | €2.20/hr | Mon-Sat 9-18 | €8.80 | Residential area |
| Outer areas (Paddepoel, Beijum) | €1.00-1.80/hr | Mon-Sat 9-18 | €4-7 | Often free parking nearby |
Local knowledge on avoiding paid parking.
4 locations at €2/24hr with bus to centrum. Cheapest option by far.
Most zones free after 21:00 Mon-Sat.
Entire city is free on Sundays.
Kardinge, Lewenborg: free residential parking with bus to centre.
Groningen is one of the Netherlands' most liveable cities with a large student population. The Grote Markt and Vismarkt are the heart of the city. Street parking is €3.40/hr but the P+R system at just €2/day makes it very affordable.
Groningen's P+R costs just €2/24hr — the cheapest in the Netherlands after Amsterdam. With 4 facilities around the ring road, you can always find a spot. Kardinge (east) is largest and rarely full.
Groningen is the Netherlands' cycling capital. Many visitors park at P+R and rent a bike (€8-12/day) to explore the city. This is often faster than taking a bus.
The Forum cultural centre has its own underground parking. If you're visiting Forum, this is most convenient, though pricier at €2.50/hr.
Street parking in Groningen centre costs €3.40/hr in 2026. Garages start from €1.80/hr at Westerhaven. P+R is just €2.00 for 24 hours.
All zones are free on Sundays and most evenings (after 21:00). P+R Kardinge and Driebond are cheapest at €2/day.
Yes — Groningen has excellent P+R facilities at €2/day with frequent bus connections to the centre. Much cheaper than Amsterdam.
Yes. Westerhaven (€1.80/hr) is the cheapest central garage. Forum and Ossenmarkt are near the main square.
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