Parking in Prague
Most of inner Prague lies in paid parking zones. How the zones work, what you pay as a visitor and what you need as a resident.
Three zone colours
- Blue (resident): primarily for residents and subscribers with a permit for that area.
- Purple (mixed): free for residents with a permit, everyone else pays for short-term parking.
- Orange (short-term): for visitors, with a time limit.
You pay in an app or at a parking machine; the price and hours apply per street section and are shown for each one.
What visitors pay
Prices are set per street section: most often CZK 20 to 60 an hour, more in the centre and near tourist sights. For every neighbourhood and district (městská část) we show the share of addresses in a paid parking zone (zóna placeného stání) and what a visitor typically pays there, based on data on paid parking sections from IPR Praha and TSK.
Resident parking permits
For parking purposes, a resident is someone with permanent residence in the area or who owns property there. The permit for resident parking (rezidentní parkování) is bought for a year, six months or three months for a specific car and area (the whole district or a smaller sub-area). A second and further car costs considerably more than the first. The current price list and the application are on the City of Prague parking portal.
When choosing a flat
- Check which area the address is in and how far it is to the nearest section with resident parking.
- For a resident permit you need permanent residence in the area, or to own a flat there. Agree with your landlord that you can register at the flat.
- If you don't have a car, see living without a car: the neighbourhoods with the best public transport and shops within walking distance.
Frequently asked questions
What parking zones are there in Prague?
Blue zones are for residents, purple zones are mixed (residents plus paid short-term parking) and orange zones are short-term for visitors. Each district (městská část) with zones has its own area (P1 to P22).
How much does parking in Prague cost for a visitor?
It depends on the street section, most often CZK 20 to 60 an hour, more in the centre. On every neighbourhood's page we show what a visitor typically pays there.
How do I get a resident parking permit?
As a resident with permanent residence in the area (or a flat owner there), you buy it on the parking.praha.eu portal or at the district office. The price depends on the size of the area and on how many cars you already have.