{"id":26203,"date":"2026-10-06T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/?p=26203"},"modified":"2026-10-06T12:25:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-06T10:25:56","slug":"free-parking-maastricht","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/blog\/gratis-parkeren-maastricht\/","title":{"rendered":"Where can you park for free in Maastricht?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Free parking in Maastricht is really only possible in one place: P+R Noord on the edge of the city. Nowhere in the centre is parking free, and prices vary widely. On the street you pay \u20ac3.70 per hour, and under the Vrijthof the daily rate rises to \u20ac35. Below you will find the current rates per type of location, the paid parking hours and practical tips for your visit.<\/p>\n

Where can you park for free in Maastricht?<\/h2>\n

Free parking in Maastricht is possible at P+R Maastricht Noord on the Hoekerweg. This is the only truly free car park. It is two minutes from the A2 and A79 and has 516 spaces. You cannot reserve a space, and there is no barrier or camera surveillance, so don't leave any belongings in your car. Leaving your car for a few days is fine, but not for weeks.<\/p>\n

From P+R Noord you continue by bus 3, 10 or 30. Bus 10 runs every quarter of an hour and takes about twelve minutes to reach the centre. A return ticket costs \u20ac2.55 per person. If you travel with three to five people, you can buy a group return for \u20ac6.40. Up to two children aged 4 to 11 travel free after 9:00 am per paid ticket. With OVpay you check in and out yourself at P+R Noord and pay \u20ac1.28 per journey.<\/p>\n

On the street, parking is free outside paid parking hours. Paid parking applies Monday to Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. On Thursdays it lasts until 9:00 pm, and on Sundays it applies from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Do watch the signs, because different rules may apply in permit areas. Maastricht University students park for free at Randwyck.<\/p>\n

Cheap or free parking in Maastricht: P+W car parks and P+R Station<\/h2>\n

Park + Walk car parks are a 10 to 15 minute walk from the Markt and the Vrijthof. You pay a fixed daily rate, so a long visit stays affordable. With 1,308 spaces, Frontenpark is the largest car park in the city. If you book online, the daily rate there starts at \u20ac12 and never goes above \u20ac17.50.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Location<\/strong><\/td>\nRate<\/strong><\/td>\nMaximum per day<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fort Willem<\/td>\n\u20ac1.90 per hour<\/td>\n\u20ac8,30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Stadspark<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 50 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac14,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bonnefanten (Sat and Sun)<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 50 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac14,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Frontenpark<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 32 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac18.00 (online from \u20ac12)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
P+R Station<\/td>\n\u20ac2.86 per hour<\/td>\n\u20ac18,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Bonnefanten is only a P+W location at weekends. During the week you pay the regular daily rate of \u20ac21 there. P+R Station is next to the central station. Anyone making a domestic train journey on the same day gets a lower rate.<\/p>\n

Car parks in Maastricht and their rates<\/h2>\n

Most car parks are open day and night and you pay per started time unit. The closer to the Vrijthof, the shorter that unit and the higher the daily rate. You can book online at Vrijthof, Mosae Forum, De Griend, Plein 1992, De Colonel, Bassin, Bonnefanten and Frontenpark, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Car park<\/strong><\/td>\nRate<\/strong><\/td>\nMaximum per day<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vrijthof<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 16 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac35,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mosae Forum<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 25 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac28,50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
O.L. Vrouweparking<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 25 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac28,50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Basin<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 25 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac28,50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Plein 1992<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 32 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac18,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
De Colonel<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 32 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac18,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
De Griend<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 32 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac18,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sphinx<\/td>\n\u20ac1.50 per 32 minutes<\/td>\n\u20ac18,00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Want to be sure of a space? Then choose a car park on your route, such as De Griend, Plein 1992 or De Colonel. Car parks close to the centre fill up sooner, especially at weekends.<\/p>\n

Street parking in Maastricht: rates and paid parking hours<\/h2>\n

On the street, Maastricht uses two zones. In the inner city within the singels, you have paid \u20ac3.70 per hour since 1 January 2026. After the first two hours, the rate rises to about \u20ac5.30 per hour. In the remaining area outside the singels you pay \u20ac1.90 per hour, with a day ticket of \u20ac8.30.<\/p>\n

The two-hour maximum parking duration has been abolished in the centre, Wyck and Sint Maartenspoort, among other areas. A maximum still applies in some neighbourhoods. You also pay between 12:00 pm and 6:00 pm on Sundays and public holidays. A parking fine costs \u20ac82 in 2026 plus the rate for one hour of parking. You can pay with your phone or with coins.<\/p>\n

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Parking in Maastricht with a tour bus<\/h2>\n

For coaches there is a fixed drop-off and pick-up point on the Maasboulevard and the Frontensingel. You may stop here for a maximum of thirty minutes to let passengers on and off. On Wednesdays and Fridays, the spaces on the Frontensingel are reserved for permit holders. At regular bus stops you may not stop for longer than five minutes.<\/p>\n

The Vrijthof is closed to coaches and the tunnel at Mosae Forum has a maximum height of 4.10 metres. After unloading, drive to the car park at De Geusselt stadium. Parking is free there, but the car park is not supervised.<\/p>\n

Frequently asked questions about parking in Maastricht<\/h2>\n

Is parking in Maastricht free on Sundays?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

No, free parking in Maastricht on Sundays is only possible outside paid parking hours. On the street you pay on Sundays from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm, even when the shops are closed. Outside those hours you park on the street for free. In car parks you always pay.<\/p>\n

How much does parking in the centre of Maastricht cost?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

On the street you pay \u20ac3.70 per hour. In a car park the daily rate varies. At De Griend, Plein 1992 and De Colonel it is \u20ac18 and at the Vrijthof \u20ac35. It can be cheaper at a P+W car park, such as Fort Willem (\u20ac8.30 per day) or Stadspark (\u20ac14 per day). You then walk 10 to 15 minutes to the centre.<\/p>\n

Where can you park with a disabled parking card?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With a valid card you park for free in designated disabled spaces on the street. In regular paid spaces you park free for the first three hours via the Parkeren Plus app. That app only works for residents of participating municipalities. In car parks you pay the normal rate.<\/p>\n

Can you reserve a parking space in Maastricht?<\/h2>\n

Yes, at several Q-Park locations, including Vrijthof, Mosae Forum, De Griend and Frontenpark. At Frontenpark the daily rate starts at \u20ac12 when you reserve. You cannot reserve P+R Noord and P+R Station.<\/p>\n

Travelling to Maastricht in a hire car: how to park without hassle<\/h2>\n

Are you travelling to Maastricht in a hire car? Then your parking choice partly determines what the day costs. You collect the car at our branch in Maastricht<\/a> . Then you can drive straight on to P+R Noord or a P+W car park. Still looking for a car for your trip? Then take a look at the options for hiring a car in Maastricht<\/a> and choose the model that suits your group. Heading on to Valkenburg afterwards? Then read our tips on free parking in Valkenburg<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Gratis parkeren Maastricht kan op \u00e9\u00e9n plek echt: P+R Noord aan de rand van de stad. In het centrum is parkeren nergens gratis en de prijsverschillen zijn groot. Op straat betaal je \u20ac3,70 per uur, onder het Vrijthof loopt het dagtarief op tot \u20ac35. Hieronder staan de actuele tarieven per soort locatie, de betaaltijden en […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":41532,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[53,161],"tags":[108,105,114],"class_list":["post-26203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nieuws","category-parkeren-verkeersregels","tag-goedkoop-parkeren","tag-gratis-parkeren","tag-maastricht"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26203"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":52058,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26203\/revisions\/52058"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/41532"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/adremlimburg.nl\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}