Car Parking in Odense
Odense is a manageable city to drive in, and parking is straightforward. As the hometown of Hans Christian Andersen it draws visitors, but nowhere near the pressure of Copenhagen. A few solid garages sit close to the pedestrian zone and the main museums. Rates are reasonable and street parking is available in parts of the centre. Below you'll find the best options and current rates.
Street parking rates in Odense
Odense Municipality uses three paid parking zones: red, blue and green. The red zone is the most central and also the most expensive. The green zone is the cheapest municipal paid zone.
The city also distinguishes between electric cars and petrol, diesel or hybrid cars. That means the exact cost depends on both the zone and the type of car you drive.
| Zone | Electric car | Petrol, diesel or hybrid |
|---|---|---|
| Red zone | DKK 17 per hour | DKK 21 per hour |
| Blue zone | DKK 12 per hour | DKK 15 per hour |
| Green zone | DKK 5 per hour | DKK 7 per hour |
Street parking in central Odense gets expensive quickly
If you want to spend several hours in the centre, the red zone is convenient but not the cheapest choice.
Cheap car parking in Odense: how to do it
The clearest low-cost option is Odense P South. VisitOdense recommends it specifically for people who would rather not park in the city centre and want to continue by light rail.
The biggest facility at Odense P South has 800 free parking spaces right next to the light rail stop. That makes it a very practical option for a day in the city.
Street parking Odense
Paid by zone Red is the most central, green the cheapestLower-cost option
Odense P South Free parking with light rail into townPractical central option
Odense P City Useful if you want to stay in the centreOur advice for car parking in Odense
Parking in Odense is straightforward. If you want to be in the centre, use the city zones or a central car park. If you want the simplest cheaper option, Odense P South is usually the best choice.
Based on official Odense Municipality parking tariffs and official VisitOdense parking guidance.