Parking in and around Graz: Parking zones, car parks and more

Where is the best place to park in Graz – conveniently, centrally and stress-free?

Getting to Graz by car is easy. Plus, there’s plenty of parking. With a bit of luck, you can get one of the popular parking spaces in the inner-city short-term parking zones. In addition, there are several park-and-ride sites around Graz. For groups travelling by coach, there is designated coach parking.

A blue sign featuring the letter P and the word Parking Ticket. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Parking zones in the city centre

blue and green zones

In the centre of Graz, parking is generally fee-based. The city’s short-term parking zones are marked by signs at all entrances and exits.
In the Blue Zone, parking is limited to a maximum of three hours. Parking charges apply on weekdays from 9 am to 8 pm and on Saturdays from 9 am to 1 pm. At Graz Hauptbahnhof (central railway station) charges apply every day between 8 am and 10 pm.
In the Green Zone, parking is subject to charges as well. However, in this zone you can park for several days in row with a valid ticket.

Parking zones in Graz
The modern Kunsthaus Graz mirrors its surroundings with a parking sign. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Parking garages and car parks

If you prefer indoor parking, there are several parking garages in Graz. By the way: Parking charges may vary significantly, so it’s worth comparing prices!

Parking garages at a glance
Park & Ride sign displaying P+R at a parking facility. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Park-and-ride sites around Graz

Explore the city without parking hassle

With its romantic lanes, Mediterranean climate, artist’s quarter, many parks and gardens and, of course, Schlossberg hill, Graz is a popular tourist destination. This can make it difficult to find inner-city parking.
If you would rather spend your time exploring the city than hunting for a parking space, you can leave your car at one of the city’s many park-and-ride sites. It’s easy to get to the city centre by public transport from all of them.

Park-and-ride sites around Graz
A young woman smiles holding her smartphone in front of a reflective building in Graz. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer
Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Smartphone parking in Graz

Parking without cash – thanks to the city’s smartphone parking system, that’s easy. Several providers offer mobile phone services to pay for your parking. Simply purchase your ticket by text message, app or phone call and enjoy cash-free parking! 

Find out more about mobile phone parking
A Graz Holding bus is parked in front of the Kunsthaus Graz in the city of Graz. | © achtzigzehn - Hinterleitner
achtzigzehn - Hinterleitner

Coach parking in Graz

Hop on at your local pick-up point and hop off at one of the city’s coach parking spaces: There are several designated coach parking spaces all around Graz.

Explore Graz in a group: From accommodation to guided tours and activities, the city boasts numerous offers for groups.

Plan your journey to Graz

Modern train station entrance in Graz featuring ticket machines and passengers. | © Graz Tourismus - Harry Schiffer

Getting there

A couple casually walks past a tram in Graz. | © Graz Tourismus

Mobility in Graz

Two women look at a city map in front of a historical building in Graz. | © Graz Tourismus - Toni Muhr

City map