Car Parking in Munich
Munich is expensive, and parking is no exception. Rates in the Innenstadt are among the highest in Germany, and street parking close to the centre is scarce. The U-Bahn network is excellent, so Park and Ride on the outskirts is the smart call for most visitors. Below you'll find the best options and current rates.
Street parking in Munich
If you are visiting Munich, central street parking is usually not the easiest first choice for a longer stay. Munich’s official parking guidance strongly points drivers towards Park + Ride and transfer points where you can switch comfortably to public transport.
That means street parking is mainly useful for shorter practical stops, while P+R or a car park is usually easier for a day in the city.
Street parking in Munich is mainly useful for shorter visits
If you are spending several hours in the city, Park + Ride is often the better choice.
Cheap car parking in Munich: how to do it
Munich has an official Park + Ride system in the city and the wider MVV region. The city’s visitor pages point people directly to detailed P+R information including occupancy forecasts, prices and locations.
If you are arriving by car for a day in Munich, this is often the easiest low-stress option because you can leave the car outside the busiest central areas and continue by U-Bahn, S-Bahn or tram.
Street parking Munich
Possible in the city Best for shorter visitsLower-stress option
Park + Ride Official city and regional networkUseful detail
Occupancy forecast Available for official P+R sitesPark + Ride in Munich
Munich’s official Park + Ride system is one of the clearest visitor parking tools in this whole batch. The city specifically points people to P+R in Munich and the entire MVV region, with detailed information on parking spaces, prices and occupancy forecasts.
Official P+R facilities
These are designed for drivers who want to leave the car outside the busiest central areas and continue by public transport.
Occupancy forecast
Official P+R information includes occupancy forecasts, which makes it easier to pick a site before you arrive.
Transfer-point route planning
Munich also offers route recommendations that help drivers switch from car to public transport more smoothly.
Our advice for car parking in Munich
Parking in Munich is easiest if you treat Park + Ride as a main option and not just as a backup.
For a full day in the city, official P+R is usually the simplest choice.
Based on official Munich information about Park + Ride and official Munich parking guidance.