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The oldest city in the Netherlands. Roman history, the Waal river, and Radboud University make it a popular destination. Parking is affordable compared to the Randstad.
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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 Mariënburg | Centre | €1.60/hr | €12/day | €4 | Yes |
| Parking Doddendaal | Centre | €1.80/hr | €13/day | €5 | No |
| Parking Plein 1944 | Centrum | €2.00/hr | €16/day | €6 | Yes |
| Q-Park Waalkade | Waterfront | €2.50/hr | €20/day | €7 | Yes |
| Parking Kelfkensbos | Valkhof Area | €2.00/hr | €15/day | €6 | No |
Paid zones and their hourly rates in 2026.
| Zone | Rate/hr | Paid Hours | Cost 4hrs | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binnenstad (Plein 1944, Grote Markt) | €3.10/hr | Mon-Sat 9-21 | €12.40 | Free Sundays |
| Stationsomgeving | €2.80/hr | Mon-Sat 9-21 | €11.20 | Near Nijmegen Centraal |
| Altrade / Neerbosch-Oost | €2.00/hr | Mon-Sat 9-18 | €8.00 | Free evenings |
| Outer zones | €1.00-1.60/hr | Mon-Sat 9-18 | €4-6.40 | Free options nearby |
Local knowledge on avoiding paid parking.
De Goffert and Winkelsteeg offer €2.50/24hr with direct bus to the centre.
All paid zones free on Sundays. Ideal for a day trip to the Waalkade or Valkhof.
Most zones free in the evenings Mon-Sat. Great for dinner in the Kronenburgpark area.
Free residential parking in Nijmegen-Noord / Lent. Walk over the Waal bridge (~15min) or take a bus.
Nijmegen is the oldest city in the Netherlands — a Roman settlement founded over 2,000 years ago. Today it's home to Radboud University (one of the largest in the country), a lively waterfront along the Waal, and the famous Vierdaagse (Four Days Marches) each July. Parking is reasonably priced for a city of its size.
Parking Mariënburg at €1.60/hr is the best value central garage. It puts you right in the heart of the shopping area, a short walk from Plein 1944, the Waalkade riverfront, and the Valkhof museum.
If you're visiting the Waalkade or Valkhof park, Q-Park Waalkade is the most convenient option at €2.50/hr. On Sundays the riverfront street parking is free — this is by far the best day to visit.
During the Four Days Marches (third Tuesday in July), central Nijmegen is extremely busy. All P+R sites fill early. Arrive before 9am or use P+R Ressen from the east side — it's less well-known and usually has spaces.
Near Radboud University (Heyendaal campus), parking is free in evenings and on weekends. During the week, use the campus garages which are cheaper than the centre.
Street parking in Nijmegen centre costs €3.10/hr in 2026. Garages start from €1.60/hr at Mariënburg. P+R is €2.50 for 24 hours at De Goffert.
Yes — all paid zones in Nijmegen are free on Sundays. Most zones are also free after 21:00 on weekdays.
P+R De Goffert at €2.50/24hr is the cheapest for full-day stays. For garage parking, Mariënburg at €1.60/hr is the best value central option.
Yes — Nijmegen is considered the oldest city in the Netherlands, with Roman origins over 2,000 years ago. The Valkhof park contains Roman ruins. It's a great day trip destination from Utrecht, Arnhem or Den Bosch.
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