Parking SAVA, Mechelen

If you’re searching for parking SAVA in Mechelen (Restaurant Sava on the Grote Markt), you mainly need to solve two things fast: availability in the city center and avoiding the short, time-limited street rules. Below are the practical options drivers use around SAVA, plus how pre-booking can make arrival easier.

Book guaranteed private parking near SAVA with Mobypark

Instead of relying on a meter spot near the Grote Markt, you can pre-book private parking spots via Mobypark—spaces from owners who don’t actively use them (for example hotel parking, office building spots, private driveways, or unused garage spaces). This is especially useful near SAVA because city-center street parking is limited, and finding an available bay can cost time.

For many trips, Mobypark is a straightforward way to compare options: when public street parking is capped to short stays, a booked private spot can remove the pressure of “make it fit” timing. And because Mobypark spots often price below typical pay-and-display and nearby garage rates, it can be a cheaper way to park when you need certainty.

Street parking at the Grote Markt (Rode zone): free 15 minutes, then pay

The area around Restaurant Sava falls under the Rode zone. Expect paid parking from 08:00 to 20:00 (7 days), with an absolute max stay of 2 hours. Many drivers aim to use the short “Mechels kwartiertje”: you can take a free 15-minute parking ticket from the machine.

After the free 15 minutes, the rate is €3.50 for 1 hour. If you overstay or don’t pay correctly, enforcement can apply (a €35 fine is referenced for parking violations). If you’re planning a longer stop, it’s often easier to switch from time-limited street bays to something booked—Mobypark can be a practical alternative when you want to avoid time pressure and searching for a valid spot.

Nearby garages for SAVA parking: typical hourly and day rates

If you prefer indoor parking or need more flexibility than the street’s 2-hour limit, nearby garages are the most common backup around the Grote Markt. Typical public rates you may see include:

Because these garage rates can add up—especially for trips beyond the street’s short window—drivers often compare them with Mobypark. With Mobypark, you’re not just comparing prices; you’re also reducing the risk of arriving and discovering that street bays are gone or that you must decide on-the-spot.

Quick decision guide: street vs garage vs pre-booked private spot

• Plan a very short stop (up to ~15 minutes): the Rode zone’s free ticket can work well—just stay within the paid time rules after the free window.
• Expect 1–2 hours or want less stress: a nearby garage can be easier than constantly monitoring the meter/zone limit.
• Want certainty (especially at busy times around the Grote Markt): pre-booking a private spot with Mobypark helps you avoid circling for availability.

Also watch for local signposting: some nearby streets or bays can be reserved for residents. If you don’t have a resident/permit option, booking the right parking in advance is usually the simplest way to avoid surprises at arrival.

Parking reality tips for SAVA (Grote Markt Mechelen)

• Check timing before you commit: street parking is paid until 20:00; the zone rules and max duration matter.
• Have a backup: if the Rode zone is full, a garage nearby is the usual fallback.
• Compare per scenario: if you’ll exceed the street’s short limit, Mobypark or a garage can be the more predictable choice than trying to “beat the clock.”