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    Street parking

    For some areas, parking is free of charge; in others, it is paid parking.

    In metered parking areas (P one), you must purchase a parking ticket from a machine that can usually be found by the side of the road. Check the times and days on signs when you are allowed to park there and whether you are required to pay for parking. Most parking machines only accept cards (V-pay, Maestro, Visa and Master card)

    With your international blue parking disk, you can park for free in the designated blue zone for a limited number of hours. If you need one, you can purchase a parking disk from tobacco shops, car supply shops and police stations.

    Parking is not allowed next to black and white (except for public transport) or yellow curbs (except for emergency vehicles) or where P-signs otherwise prohibit it.

    Do not park for longer than the permitted during in an area: parking fines are expensive, and your vehicle may be towed away.

    If you wish to leave your car for a longer period of time, you can use a parking garage or car park.

    Parking lots and (underground) parking garages

    These parking areas are usually owned by a private company and are common in most cities. Some companies that operate throughout the North are Interparking and Q Park.

    Parking fees usually differ per area, and there may be day-parking deals in some locations. In residential areas without parking permit options, they also offer monthly parking subscriptions, so be sure to check their website in advance.

    Parking permits

    For registered residents, it may be possible and necessary to obtain a parking permit to park your car in your neighborhood. Check with your local municipality under “parkeervergunning” to see if you need one and qualify.

    Parking a large vehicle

    Do you have a large vehicle (coach, bus, caravan, or an RV)? You should be aware that they are not usually allowed to park in the inner city area and you will need to park it in the nearest P+R (Park & Ride) location. Always check the local municipality rules prior your visit.

    Visiting address:
    Gedempte Zuiderdiep 98, 9711 HL, Groningen

    Postal address:
    Gedempte Zuiderdiep 98, 9711 HL, Groningen

    Contact:
    From outside the NL: +31 50 367 7197; from within the NL: 050 367 7197
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