Discover the original article — The ultimate guide to parking in Grenoble
Grenoble is located in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of Southeastern France. It lies just at the foot of the French Alps, nicknaming the city the ‘Capital of the Alps’. Grenoble has a population of around 158,180 inhabitants.
Grenoble is surrounded by mountains, making it a popular destination for visiting the Alps. It is also one of Europe’s most important cities for research, technology and innovation, with one fifth of the population working in one of these sectors. It is classed as a ‘global city’, meaning that the primary mode of work carried out is in the economic sector. The city is home to many sites, museums and other cultural attractions. The Bastille, an ancient series of fortifications on the mountainside, is visible from many points of the city and is one of Grenobles’ most visited tourist attractions. The Museum of Grenoble is also very popular, displaying different collections of modern and contemporary art.
All these reasons and more make Grenoble a very attractive destination. If you are planning to visit Grenoble, or if you live or work in the city, it is important to be aware of all the different parking options.
Parking on the street
Short-term on-street parking is encouraged in Grenoble. The main aim of the city is for people to use softer modes of transport (walking, cycling, public transport, etc.), so long-term parking is reserved for residents only. There are different zones with different rules.
Green Zone
- Long-term parking and residents parking
- Available from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm every day except Sundays and public holidays
- Area permanently accessible to residents holding a valid ticket
- Price: 0.50€ for 20 minutes; 0.80€ for 30 minutes; 1.50€ for 1h,; 3€ for 2h; 9.50€ for 8h; after 8h it costs 1€ per minute from 8am to 8.30am
Orange Zone
- Short-term parking, maximum stay is 2h
- Available full price from 9am to 7pm and half-price from 12pm to 2pm
- Free on Sundays and bank holidays
- Area accessible from 9am to 10am to residents holding a valid ticket
- 20 minutes free once a day per vehicle
- Price: 0.50€ for 15 minutes; 1.20€ for 30 minutes; 2.50€ for 1 hour; 4.5€ for 2 hours; after 2h it costs 1€ per minute; 35€ for 2h30
Purple Zone
- Short-term parking, maximum stay is 2h
- Available full price from 9am to 7pm and half-price from 12pm to 2pm
- Free on Sundays and bank holidays
- Area permanently accessible to residents holding a valid ticket
- 20 minutes free once a day per vehicle
- Price: 0.50€ for 15 minutes; 1.20€ for 30 minutes; 2.50€ for 1 hour; 4.5€ for 2 hours; after 2h it costs 1€ per minute; 35€ for 2h30
P&R parking lots
Situated just at the entrance of the city, Grenoble offers 21 park and ride parking lots, with more than 2,300 parking spaces. These spaces are free for those holding a valid TAG transport subscription or ticket. This concept allows you to park your vehicle just outside the city and then use public transport lines located nearby to commute into the city.
Here is a list of the P&R parking lots in Grenoble:
- The Star — 94 cours Saint-André
- Brié et Angonnes — Tavernolles, Route de Jarrie
- Omene des Arnauds — Rue des Contamines
- Echirolles Station — Provence Street
- Eybens Le Verderet — Avenue des Maquis de l’Oisans
- Gieres Plaine des Sports — Sports Street
- Grenoble Esplanade — Former Route de Lyon
- Grenbole Vallier Catania — Ampere Street
- La Tronche Grand Sablon — 2 Avenue de l’Obiou
- Le Fontanil Cornillon Palluel — Rue des Muriers
- Meylan La Revirée — Avenue de Verdun
- Pont de Claix — 32 Course Saint André
- Rochefort — D1075 Le Grand Rochefort
- Sassenage Jean Prévost — Place Jean Prévost
- Seyssinet Pariset Town Hall — Place André-Balme
- Seyssins The Prism — Avenue de Grenoble
- St Egreve Station — Rue des Bonnais
- St Egreve Karben — 15 Route de Lyon
- St Egreve San Marino Dam — San Marino Dam
- Vif La Valonne — Resistance Boulevard
- Vizille Chantefeuille — Avenue Maurice Thorez
Secure parking lots
If you need a more reliable, long-term parking solution in Grenoble, renting a subscription in a private parking lot is the best option. You can choose the subscription that best suits your needs at an affordable price. This option is more secure as you control the access to the parking lot yourself via a smartphone app.
Here is a list of the parking lots available in Grenoble:
- Parking Polygone Scientifique Grenoble — 32 Rue des Berges
- Parking Dumont L’Aigle Grenoble — 23 Rue Colonel Dumont
- Parking Grenoble Center — 1 Avenue d’Innsbruck
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We hope this guide will help you the next time you need to park in Grenoble.
Originally published at https://blog.bepark.eu on July 1, 2021.
