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Free Parking in Brussels

All the best tips for easy parking

Parking in Brussels can sometimes feel like a real headache. Fortunately, there are several tips to help you find free parking in Brussels or significantly reduce parking costs. In this article, we explore in detail practical solutions, regulations, and the best options for free parking in the Belgian capital.

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When is parking free in Brussels?

Outside of paid hours:

  • From 9 p.m. to 9 a.m.: Free overnight parking.
  • Sundays and public holidays: No ticket or payment required.

Using a free ticket:
Some municipalities offer free tickets for a limited time. These tickets, available via parking meters or certain apps, allow drivers to benefit from temporary free parking. However, they are not available via SMS.

 

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Duration of free tickets by municipality:

  • Woluwe-St-Pierre: 30 minutes of free parking
  • Other municipalities: 15 minutes
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Parking rules and rates in Brussels

The city of Brussels has 20 municipalities, each applying its own parking rules. Among them, 13 municipalities are managed by Parking Brussels, with standardized regulations:

  • Red zone: Maximum 2 hours, high rate
  • Grey zone: Maximum 4 hours 30 minutes, €5/hour
  • Green zone: All-day parking. €1.80 (1st hour), €3.50 (2nd hour), €2.60 per additional hour
  • Blue zone: Maximum 2 hours, free with a parking disc

Tip: If you want to save money, choose blue zones for short stays and green zones for longer parking.

More info here
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Tips for Free or Affordable Parking

If you're looking for budget-friendly and practical solutions, here are some useful suggestions:

ParkBee Parking

ParkBee parking facilities offer competitive rates—often up to twice as cheap as on-street parking. Here are a few examples:

Brussels City Center:

  • Rue des Sols (Ravenstein parking): 2-minute walk from Central Station, €3.35/hour
  • Place Sainte-Gudule: 5-minute walk from Central Station, €1.57 for the first hour

Brussels Midi:

  • Rue Rossini: €2.86/hour
  • Ancienne Place d’Anderlecht: €2.70/hour

Check the full list of ParkBee locations to find the one closest to your destination.

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Park and Ride Parking Lots (P+R)

Seven Park and Ride (P+R) lots located at the entrances of Brussels offer an ideal solution to avoid city center traffic: Lennik-Erasme, Ceria, Stalle, Hermann-Debroux, Delta, Roodebeek, and Crainhem.

These parking lots are generally free and without time limits, except for Ceria, which has restrictions.

  • To reach the city center:

The Delta and Roodebeek P+R lots are just a 15-minute metro ride from Central Station.

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Conclusion: Finding Free Parking in Brussels

Thanks to blue zones, free tickets offered by municipalities, and solutions like ParkBee or P+R parking lots, it’s absolutely possible to park for free or at a low cost in Brussels. Take the time to learn about local rules and plan your parking in advance to avoid any surprises.

With these tips, enjoy your visit to the Belgian capital to the fullest—without stress or unnecessary expenses!