Dark yellow dotted zone
- Price
- Free (30 min) - 1€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 3h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–19:00
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Ghent
Historic university city with a medieval center and restricted low-emission zones.
Parking rules and prices
Ghent
The parking fine is 80€
On-street parking
- Paid zones
- ✓
- Blue zones
- ✓
- Free zones
- ✓
Parking regulations and rates in Ghent – 2026
You'll find detailed information about parking rules and parking prices in Ghent on Seety's interactive map below. It also lets you see precise information for a specific street.
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Parking in Ghent is regulated street by street. Seety currently lists 9 on-street parking zone rows, including 8 paid zones, 1 blue-disc zones and 1 free zones. Use the table below to compare tariffs, schedules and time limits before choosing where to park, and always check the Seety map and street signs at your exact location.
🅿️On-street zones and prices in Ghent
In Ghent, parking can be expensive or hard to find, but by choosing wisely you can find free or cheaper parking. In Ghent, there are 13 different on-street parking zones. You'll find the schedule, rules and prices for each below.
Paid zones in Ghent
Yellow dotted zone
- Price
- Free (30 min) - 1.2€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 24h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–19:00
Yellow zone
- Price
- Free (20 min) - 2.2€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 5h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–19:00
Dark yellow zone
- Price
- Free (20 min) - 1.8€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 3h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–19:00
Orange zone
- Price
- Free (20 min) - 2.2€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 5h
- Days
- 7/7
- Hours
- 09:00–23:00
Dark orange zone
- Price
- Free (20 min) - 1.8€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 4h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–23:00
Red zone
- Price
- Free (20 min) - 4.59€ (1h)
- Max stay
- 4h
- Days
- 7/7
- Hours
- 09:00–23:00
Pink zone
- Price
- Free (30 min)
- Max stay
- 30min
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00
 Zone |  Price |  Days | Hours |  Max stay | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark yellow dotted zone | Free (30 min) - 1€ (1h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 3h | |
| Yellow dotted zone | Free (30 min) - 1.2€ (1h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 24h | |
| Yellow zone | Free (20 min) - 2.2€ (1h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 5h | |
| Dark yellow zone | Free (20 min) - 1.8€ (1h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 3h | |
| Orange zone | Free (20 min) - 2.2€ (1h) | 7/7 | 09:00–23:00 | 5h | |
| Dark orange zone | Free (20 min) - 1.8€ (1h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–23:00 | 4h | |
| Red zone | Free (20 min) - 4.59€ (1h) | 7/7 | 09:00–23:00 | 4h | |
| Pink zone | Free (30 min) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–18:00 | 30min |
Free zones in Ghent
Blue zone
- Price
- With disc
- Max stay
- 2h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00
Green zone
- Price
- Free
- Max stay
- —
- Days
- 7/7
- Hours
- 00:00–24:00
| Zone | Price | Days | Hours | Max stay | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue zone | With disc | Mon–Sat | 09:00–18:00 | 2h | |
| Green zone | Free | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | — |
Restricted zones in Ghent
Purple zone
- Price
- Residents only
- Max stay
- —
- Days
- 7/7
- Hours
- 00:00–24:00
Black dotted zone
- Price
- No parking
- Max stay
- 0
- Days
- 7/7
- Hours
- 00:00–24:00
Black zone
- Price
- No parking
- Max stay
- 0
- Days
- 7/7
- Hours
- 00:00–24:00
| Zone | Price | Days | Hours | Max stay | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple zone | Residents only | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | — | |
| Black dotted zone | No parking | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | 0 | |
| Black zone | No parking | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | 0 |
How to pay for parking in Ghent
In Ghent, you can pay for parking either at a parking meter or with a mobile app. The advantage of using a mobile app is that you can stop your parking at any time, so you never pay more than necessary. Besides being cheaper, this option is more convenient, because you don’t need to walk to the meter or payment terminal. There are several apps to pay for parking in Ghent; it’s therefore important to check the transaction fees and choose the one that best fits your needs.
In Ghent, the most complete and cheapest app is
🅿️Public parkings in Ghent
In Ghent, there are also various public or underground car parks which can be cheaper or more convenient than on-street parking. You'll find details for 5 car parks below. You can also view all car parks on Seety's interactive map in Ghent.
💶Parking fine in Ghent
The price of the parking fine/charge in Ghent varies depending on the zone. It also entitles you to park for a certain amount of time, which can also vary. After that time, you may receive another parking fine. You'll find all details below:
Blue zone
- Fine
- 48€
- Duration
- 3h
Dark yellow dotted zone
- Fine
- 48€
- Duration
- 10h
Yellow zone
- Fine
- 48€
- Duration
- 5h
Orange zone
- Fine
- 48€
- Duration
- 5h
Red zone
- Fine
- 48€
- Duration
- 3h
Purple zone
- Fine
- 80€
- Duration
- 12h
Pink zone
- Fine
- 48€
- Duration
- 3h
| Zone | Fine | Duration | More info in the Seety app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue zone | 48€ | 3h | |
| Dark yellow dotted zone | 48€ | 10h | |
| Yellow zone | 48€ | 5h | |
| Orange zone | 48€ | 5h | |
| Red zone | 48€ | 3h | |
| Purple zone | 80€ | 12h | |
| Pink zone | 48€ | 3h |
☀️Free parking on Sundays and public holidays in Ghent
In some areas of Ghent, you can park for free on Sundays and public holidays. See below which zones are free in Ghent on those days.
Dark yellow dotted zone
- Sunday
- Free parking
- Public holidays
- Paid parking
Yellow zone
- Sunday
- Free parking
- Public holidays
- Free parking
Orange zone
- Sunday
- Free parking
- Public holidays
- Paid parking
Pink zone
- Sunday
- Free parking
- Public holidays
- Paid parking
| Zone | Sunday | Public holidays | More info in the Seety app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark yellow dotted zone | Free parking | Paid parking | |
| Yellow zone | Free parking | Free parking | |
| Orange zone | Free parking | Paid parking | |
| Pink zone | Free parking | Paid parking |
♿Disabled parking (PMR) in Ghent
Examples below apply to different zones in the city; always check the detailed zones table and street signs for the exact disabled (PMR) rules.
Blue zone
Free parking for disabled people
Dark yellow dotted zone
Free parking for disabled people
Yellow zone
Free parking for disabled people
Orange zone
Free parking for disabled people
| Zone | Details |
|---|---|
| Blue zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Dark yellow dotted zone |
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Frequently asked questions about parking in Ghent
What are the different parking zones in Ghent?
In Ghent, Seety currently lists 8 paid zones, 1 blue disc zones and 1 free zones. Use the zones table and Seety map above to compare prices, time limits and restrictions by area.
Is parking free on Sundays and public holidays in Ghent?
Some parking zones in Ghent are free on Sundays or public holidays. Seety currently identifies 4 paid-zone group(s) where Sunday parking is free. Always check the Seety map and street signs before parking.
How much is a parking fine in Ghent?
Parking fines in Ghent are between 48€ and 80€, depending on the zone where you park. The fine table above breaks down the amount and duration by zone.
Can I pay for parking with a mobile app in Ghent?
Yes. You can use Seety to pay for parking in Ghent, stop your session when you leave, and avoid paying more than necessary compared with apps that add higher fees.