Parking Nijmegen, Nijmegen

Looking for parking Nijmegen for your visit? Nijmegen has paid street zones, central garages, and Park & Ride (P+R) sites—plus permit and disabled-parking rules. Below you’ll find the practical options to choose from, and how Mobypark can help when you want a reserved place instead of searching on arrival.

Book private parking spots in Nijmegen with Mobypark (when street availability is unpredictable)

Instead of relying on paid street spaces or driving between garages, Mobypark lets you pre-book private parking at spots owners don’t actively use—think hotel parking, office building spots, private driveways, and unused garage spaces. It’s a simple alternative if you’re arriving during busy times in/around the centre and want fewer surprises.

If your plan includes paid street areas, a booked Mobypark spot can remove the pressure of checking street machine times and tariff zones right when you arrive.

Street parking in Nijmegen: paid zones, time limits, and when it’s free

In and around the centre (and some neighbourhoods), you may have to pay when you park on the street. In Nijmegen, you pay for the time you park—a day ticket is not possible. You pay at a street machine, or by using a mobile parking app (which requires an account). Always check the signage/machine for the exact times you must pay.

There are also holiday free windows (including first Easter day, first Whitsun/Pinkster day, first Christmas day, and New Year’s Day). If you’re going to be on the street outside those windows, comparing street costs vs. a pre-booked private spot on Mobypark can help you park without time pressure.

Parking garages near the centre: evening rates and a central day cap

Nijmegen’s municipal garages use straightforward pricing: the same hourly rate applies across garages, and evenings are cheaper. Typical rates from the city overview are €3.90 per hour (08:00–18:00) and €0.50 per hour (18:00–08:00). In specific central garages, there’s also a maximum day price for 24 hours (listed for Eiermarkt, Mariënburg, and Keizer Karel garages).

If your visit turns into a longer stay, driving around to find an available garage can cost time—while booking on Mobypark can be a practical way to secure a place before you arrive, especially when you’re not sure which garage will have spaces.

P+R Nijmegen: leave the car and (usually) take the bus

P+R options around Nijmegen are useful if you prefer a calmer arrival route and don’t mind public transport for the last part of the trip. From the local guidance: P+R Nijmegen Noord costs €3.50 per day (including a bus ticket for up to 4 people), while P+R Nijmegen West is free. P+R Eerste Oude Heselaan uses an hourly rate (€1.95 per hour) with a capped maximum day tariff (about €11.46), and there’s a reduced day rate if you travel by train using your OV-chipkaart.

If you’d rather park closer and skip the bus step, compare P+R costs and timing with a reserved private spot on Mobypark—particularly on peak days when central street spaces can be harder to manage.

Permits and disabled parking in Nijmegen: what still requires payment

In paid-parking areas, a visitor parking permit can be available for guests of residents. The permit application itself is free, but the visitor parking works like a prepaid system: you pay for the hours you register, with a minimum top-up amount, and you buy parking time for the specific registered vehicle. There are also annual hour limits (with different totals for the central/zone areas vs. other areas) and restrictions on using these permits during certain afternoon/evening hours in parts of the centre.

For drivers with a disabled parking card: in Nijmegen you can park free on paid street spaces and parking lots without a boom barrier (as long as the card is clearly visible). However, garages and boom-gated parking areas still require payment due to technical access rules—so if you’re unsure whether your destination is gated, booking a reserved private space on Mobypark can be simpler than checking the barrier setup at arrival.

Tip: Use the search bar on this page to set your location and dates, then compare street/garage/P+R rules with available pre-booked private spots via Mobypark.