Park and Ride in Rome
Rome is one of the most visited cities in the world, and also one of the most difficult to drive through. The historic centre is ringed by restricted zones, traffic is heavy and central parking is expensive. Park and ride offers a much simpler alternative. Leave the car at one of the ATAC car parks on the edge of the city, continue by metro and arrive in the centre without the stress.
Parking rate
From €1.50 For up to 12 hours at ATAC park and ride locationsMetro to centre
About 10 to 30 minutes From most park and ride locationsMetro lines served
Lines A, B, B1 and C Plus the Roma-Viterbo rail line at Saxa RubraWhy use a park and ride in Rome?
Driving into central Rome is genuinely difficult. The city has a ZTL, or Zona a Traffico Limitato, which covers the historic centre and several other areas including Trastevere and the Tridente district. Most of these zones are enforced by cameras and active during daytime hours on weekdays, with some also running on Saturdays and Sundays. Foreign visitors who enter without a permit often receive fines by post, sometimes weeks after the visit.
That is why park and ride is one of the most practical choices for visitors arriving by car. You park at a station on the edge of the city, take the metro into the centre and avoid the restricted zones entirely. The car parks are operated by ATAC, Rome's public transport company, and most are directly connected to metro lines A, B or B1.
Park and ride is usually far cheaper than parking in the centre
Most ATAC park and ride car parks charge €1.50 for up to 12 hours. Central Rome parking, where you can find it, costs many times more. Add a metro ticket and the total is still well below what you would pay to park near the Colosseum or Piazza Navona.
Main park and ride locations in Rome
The ATAC park and ride network covers the main routes into the city. The best location depends on which direction you are arriving from and which metro line you prefer to use.
| P+R location | Metro / rail | Spaces | To Termini | Best arriving from |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P+R Anagnina | M A | ~1,900* | ~25 min | Southeast, GRA, A1 from Naples |
| P+R Laurentina | M B | ~1,500 | ~20 min | South, EUR district, A12 |
| P+R Arco di Travertino | M A | ~986* | ~20 min | Southeast, Via Appia direction |
| P+R Ponte Mammolo | M B | ~1,000 | ~10 min | Northeast, A24 L'Aquila |
| P+R Battistini | M A | ~1,000 | ~20 min | West, GRA west, Via Aurelia |
| P+R Saxa Rubra | Roma-Viterbo rail | ~1,000 | ~30 min | North, Via Flaminia, A1 north |
| P+R Cornelia | M A | ~600 | ~18 min | Northwest, Via Aurelia |
| P+R Magliana | M B | ~600 | ~20 min | Southwest, A12, Fiumicino direction |
| P+R Jonio | M B1 | ~500 | ~20 min | Northeast, Via Nomentana |
| P+R EUR Fermi | M B | ~500 | ~25 min | South, EUR, A12 |
| P+R Rebibbia | M B | ~400 | ~20 min | North, Via Salaria, Via Tiburtina |
| P+R Annibaliano | M B1 | ~268 | ~20 min | Northeast, Via Nomentana |
* Space counts refer to normal capacity. Some sections are currently subject to temporary closures. See the note below.
Map of park and ride locations in Rome
Park and ride rates in Rome
ATAC uses a straightforward rate structure at most of its park and ride car parks. The standard charge covers stays of up to 12 hours, with a slightly higher rate if you stay longer. Monthly and annual Metrebus subscribers park for free, which is useful to know if you live or work in Rome.
| Duration | Typical rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 12 hours | €1.50 | Standard rate at most ATAC park and ride locations |
| Up to 16 hours | €2.50 | Applies if you stay longer on the same day |
| Annibaliano car park | €2.00 / €3.00 | Slightly higher rates at this multilevel garage (12h / 16h) |
| Monthly Metrebus pass | Free | Monthly or annual Metrebus subscribers park at no charge |
Some locations are temporarily closed
Several of the largest ATAC park and ride sites are currently closed for expansion or renovation works. The main Anagnina A multilevel car park (around 1,500 spaces) has been closed since August 2025. The Arco di Travertino car park (around 986 spaces) has been closed since December 2025. It is worth checking the current situation on the ATAC website before you travel, as capacities and availability may differ from normal.
The three best park and ride locations for visitors
For most visitors arriving by car, these are the locations worth knowing first. They are well placed on key approach routes and have good metro connections into the centre.
Anagnina, M A
Anagnina is the largest park and ride hub on the Rome network and a natural first choice for drivers coming from the southeast or via the GRA ring road. It sits at the terminus of Metro A, which runs through the centre towards the Vatican. Note that the main multilevel section is closed for expansion works from August 2025, so check current availability before arriving.
Ponte Mammolo, M B
Ponte Mammolo offers one of the quickest metro connections to central Rome. From there, Metro B reaches Termini in around three stops and roughly ten minutes. It is a practical choice for drivers arriving from the northeast on the A24 motorway.
Laurentina, M B
Laurentina sits at the southern terminus of Metro B and is easy to reach from the EUR district and the A12. It is one of the larger park and ride sites in the network and a straightforward option for visitors approaching Rome from the south or southwest.
The ZTL: what you need to know
Rome's ZTL, or Zona a Traffico Limitato, is the main reason to avoid driving into the centre. It covers the historic core of the city as well as areas such as Trastevere, the Tridente and parts of the Aventino. The zones are enforced by cameras and are active during the day on weekdays, with some also operating on Saturday evenings and weekends.
Visitors who drive into a ZTL zone without a permit risk receiving a fine by post, often several weeks after the trip. Because the system is camera-based, there is no immediate indication that you have entered a restricted area. This is exactly the situation that park and ride helps you avoid.
Check the ZTL hours for the specific zone you plan to drive through
ZTL hours differ between zones. The Centro Storico zone is generally active from 06:30 on weekdays, while some zones also operate on Saturdays or in the evenings. If you are driving to a park and ride location, check your route in advance to make sure you do not accidentally pass through a restricted zone on the way.
Metro tickets to use with your park and ride
After parking, you will need a ticket for the metro. Tickets can be bought at vending machines in every metro station, and tap and go payment is now available at all metro gates. You can simply tap your contactless card or phone at the barrier without buying a paper ticket first.
| Ticket type | Price | Validity |
|---|---|---|
| BIT single ticket | €1.50 | 100 minutes, 1 metro entry |
| 24-hour ticket | €8.50 | 24 hours, unlimited journeys |
| 48-hour ticket | €15.00 | 48 hours, unlimited journeys |
| 72-hour ticket | €22.00 | 72 hours, unlimited journeys |
| Weekly CIS | €29.00 | 7 days, unlimited journeys |
Tap and go works out at €8.50 per day at most
If you pay by tapping your contactless card at each journey, the system automatically applies a best-fare cap. Once you have made enough journeys to reach the 24-hour ticket cost of €8.50, further taps that day are free. This means you only pay for what you use, without needing to buy a day pass in advance.
Our advice: park and ride is the smart way to visit Rome by car
If you are coming to Rome by car, park and ride is almost always the option we would recommend first. It keeps things simple, protects you from the ZTL camera fines and costs far less than parking anywhere near the centre. The metro network connects the main park and ride sites to the heart of the city quickly and reliably.
For most visitors, Anagnina, Ponte Mammolo and Laurentina are the three names to know. Choose the one that fits your route into the city, park there and let the metro do the rest. Just make sure to check the ATAC website for any current closures before you go.
Based on official ATAC information about park and ride car parks in Rome, current ZTL regulations published by the Municipality of Rome.