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Parking in Leiden

Within walking distance of the city centre

Parking in Leiden

Park within walking distance of the historic city centre in one of the modern and spacious multi-storey car parks at the Lammermarkt or Garenmarkt. Parking in the city centre of Leiden is only possible with a permit or dayticket, with an exception for short parking (max. 2 hours) at a couple of locations. Parking in one of the garages will cost you less. 

Reserve & Park

If you are going by car to the center of Leiden, you can reserve a parking space with a discount in advance. Choose the date, time and length of your visit in advance. The longer you visit, the higher your discount. You can book & park at the parking garages Lammermarkt, Garenmarkt and Morspoort. View a map and information about street parking and short-term parking locations below.

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Parking garage and parking lots

Street parking

Parking in the city centre of Leiden is only possible with a permit or dayticket, with an exception for short parking (max. 2 hours) at a couple of locations (map above). Visitors who come by car can park in one of the parking garages. 

Paid parking zones

If you park on the street in Leiden, carefully check the times, locations and rates for paid parking. For street parking is a maximum of 2 hours allowed (locations: map above). In addition to places for short-term parking, there are also permit holders' places in the center where you can only park with a permit or a dayticket for 28,- euros. Parking in one of the garages will cost you less.

You also have to pay during the regular parking hours on public holidays, such as Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day.

Short term parking locations

Street parking is available at a number of locations for a maximum of 2 hours. Did you know that parking in the parking garages is cheaper than on the street? Short-term parking is possible at these locations:

  1. Morssingelterrein
  2. Langegracht
  3. Lange Mare
  4. Doezastraat
  5. Levendaal
  6. Waardgracht thv Groenesteeg
  7. Oranjegracht thv Nieuwe Waardstraat

Zone A (the city centre): times and prices

In the city centre, almost all parking spaces are for permit holders. Paid parking applies 24/7. Short-term parking (maximum 2 hours) applies at nine locations on:

Monday to Saturday: 9:00 - 21:00
Sunday: 13:00 - 21:00
Hourly rate: €4, minimum deposit €0.20

The normal rates and times apply on public holidays.

Zone B: times and prices

Zone B1 (B1.1 to 1.4): times and rates

  • Monday to Saturday: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • Sunday: free parking

Zone B2 (B2.5 to 2.9): times and rates

  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 AM – 7:30 PM
  • Saturday and Sunday: free parking

On public holidays, the normal rates and times apply. Hourly rate: €3.10, minimum deposit €0.20. At short-term parking locations: 1st and 2nd hour €0.20, from 3rd hour: €3.10 per hour.

Parking by license plate

In Leiden it is possible to park your car by entering your license plate at the parking machine. Register your license plate at the parking machine or pay with a mobile parking subscription. The parking inspector scans the number plate of the parked vehicle and checks in this way whether parking has been paid for. A day ticket is €28.