Car Parking in Lyon
Lyon is a big city with a busy centre, and parking reflects that. Rates in the Presqu'île and around Bellecour are on the high side, and street parking is limited. The good news is that Lyon has a solid metro network, so parking on the outskirts and taking public transport in is a genuine option. Several garages just outside the main tourist areas offer better rates without adding much travel time. Below you'll find the best options and current rates.
Street parking in Lyon
Paid parking in Lyon runs from 9:00 to 19:00 on working days. Sundays and public holidays are free. That makes the basic rules fairly easy to understand if you are visiting the city for a short stop.
For a quick errand, meeting or lunch, on-street parking can work well. But if you want to spend several hours in the centre, the street is usually not the easiest solution.
Street parking in Lyon is mainly useful for shorter visits
If you are staying longer in the city centre, a public car park is usually the simpler choice.
Cheap car parking in Lyon: how to do it
If you want to stay close to the centre, the easiest approach is usually to use a public car park from the start. Lyon has a large network of central car parks, and this is often less stressful than trying to manage on-street parking in busy areas.
This usually works especially well if your plans are focused on the old town, Presqu’île, shopping streets or dinner in the centre.
Street parking Lyon
Paid 9:00 to 19:00 Working days onlyFree days
Sundays and holidays No paid street parking thenBest for longer stays
Public car park Usually easier than the streetCar parks in Lyon city centre
Lyon has a large supply of public car parks managed by major operators. That makes the car-park option a realistic default, not just a backup if street parking fails.
In practice, it often makes sense to park once near the area you want to visit and continue on foot or by public transport.
Our advice for car parking in Lyon
For a quick stop, street parking can work well. For a longer visit, a car park is usually the easier and more practical choice.
Based on official City of Lyon, LPA and Grand Lyon information about parking.