How can you easily park in Antwerp?

If you want to park in Antwerp, it is recommended to take a look at the P+R parking spaces just outside the city and outside the LEZ (Low-Emission Zone) of Antwerp. From these car parks you can easily reach the center of the city by bus and tram and usually within 30 minutes. It is also possible to use shared bicycles at a number of these P+R car parks. You will find the P+R parking spaces in Merksem, Bosuil, Wijnegem, Wommelgem, Boechout, Olympiade (Wilrijk), Schoonselhof, Melsele, Linkeroever and Luchtbal. Parking is generally free or cheap (think of €1 per day).

Parking Garages in Antwerp Center

If you still want to park in the center of Antwerp, you can often go to the parking garages of, among others, Interparking, Q-Park or Indigo. In addition, there are three car parks managed by the municipality of Antwerp, which are also within walking distance of the center.

Parking on the street in Antwerp

Parking on the street in Antwerp is limited and relatively more expensive. For example, the city wants to keep these places available mainly for short-term parking. Just like Brussels and Ghent, Antwerp has different rate zones for parking. Each rate zone is divided into several zone codes which are identified by an AN number (ANxxx). These are also on the information boards and vending machines. When you start a parking session, it is only valid for one license plate within the chosen zone code. You can therefore move the car within the same zone code during a parking session.

If you park on the street, the first ten minutes are free in each zone and the same applies if you park in another zone afterwards. In the ‘real’ center of Antwerp you can park on the street for a maximum of 3 hours. The rate also increases over time.

You can pay for the parking sessions on the street at the payment terminal or by using a parking app. Tip: the Parkmobile app also works directly in Belgium as in the Netherlands and vice versa!