Below you will find all pertinent information about parking in Luxembourg City, including locations, fees, permits, or electric charging stations.
Colour-coded zones
If you are trying to park on the street in Luxembourg City, there are a number of different colour-coded zones you need to be aware of. Each zone stipulates specific fees and maximum parking time, so here is all you need to know:
Orange: These zones are reserved for short-duration parking with a maximum of two hours at an hourly fee of €2. Charges apply Monday to Saturday between 8am and 6pm.
Yellow: These zones are considered medium-term, which means up to five hours of road-side parking and up to ten hours of stationing in a car park. The hourly fee is €1 and applies Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm.
Green: These zones are also considered medium-term with a maximum parking duration of five hours. However, the hourly fee is set at €2 for the first three hours and at €1.50 for the remainder of the time. Fees apply Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm.
Violet: Finally, the last zones are reserved for long-term parking of up to ten hours at a rate of €0.50 per hour. Fees apply Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm.
Knowing the basics of the colour scheme should help you navigate parking durations in the capital. You can find maps for each Luxembourg City district at the bottom of this page.
It should however be noted that certain exemptions to the rule may still apply in the Centre, Gare, and Clausen districts of the city. For instance, vans are not eligible for road-side parking in Belair, Bonnevoie, Gare, Gasperich, Hollerich, Limpertsberg, Merl, Rollingergrund, and Weimerskirch on working days between 8am and 6pm, as well as on Sundays and public holidays.
Car parks
The list of above and underground car parks in Luxembourg City is long, but thankfully the municipality provides motorists with an overview that actively monitors availability, including 'Park+Ride' locations.
Should you ever find yourself on the road already and unable to look up information online, then you have to keep your eyes open for the capital's parking signs. Not only do these indicate the name of each park and point you in the right direction, they further indicate the number of free spots or whether a park is closed at a certain time.
Digital payment
Finally stationed your car but cannot find a machine to pay the fee? Fret not, for you can now comfortably purchase your Luxembourg City parking tickets anywhere at any time via the 'Neo Indigo' mobile app.
After registering a license plate, the app allows users to pay fees and manage on-street parking in the capital remotely. Municipal agents can then verify active sessions via the app when monitoring car parks.
According to the municipality of Luxembourg City, the app can also be used to enter the Fort Neipperg car park: "When a vehicle enters or exits the car park, the driver's licence plate is read automatically and the barrier will lift. The user will then be able to make their payment directly from the app – the process is entirely contactless – without having to check out physically, which saves time and makes for a more streamlined customer experience."
Want to download the app? Then click here to access the App Store and here to get it from Google Play.
Electric charging stations
Luxembourg has been making significant strides in e-mobility since June 2017 with the launch of 'Chargy', a countrywide network of publicly accessible charging stations catering to electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. The number of individual charging points passed 800 by the end of 2021, of which 102 are located on Luxembourg City territory.
Each station in the Chargy network is equipped with two rapid charging points, adjustable between 3.7 kW and 22 kW to accommodate various car models. This expansion means that ultimately, Chargy will offer 1,600 parking spaces dedicated to electric vehicles.
For user convenience, the entire Chargy network can be accessed and managed through the Chargy website. This portal offers comprehensive information, including a list of charging service providers, details on third-party station incorporation, and a list of compatible stations.
Payment for the charging services is streamlined and user-friendly. Users can make payments at all network charging stations using the standard issue Chargy mKaart smartcard. This card doubles as a Verkéiersverbond transport pass, integrating transport and charging services.
To access the stations, users need to subscribe with a charging service provider. Post-subscription, they can easily track their electricity charges and locate charging stations, simplifying the process of using electric vehicles in Luxembourg.
You can find a map of all Luxembourg City charging stations here.
Residential permits
Annual residential parking permits are issued free of charge to any Luxembourg City resident applying for a first time. These are valid for specific zones and can, after one year, be extended in exchange for a fee: €60 for the second permit and €120 for the third one. City authorities note that permits "must be affixed to the inside of the vehicle's windscreen so that the front side is clearly visible".
If you are a Luxembourg City resident, you can apply for an annual parking permit here. In case of a relocation or change of vehicle, permit holders are required to return their authorisation to the municipal traffic department via post.
Each resident is further entitled to request up to three visitor permits per year, which come at €16. The maximum duration for the visitor permit is three months, which can be divided into individual periods. You can find the application process here.
Another great advantage of having a residential parking permit is that it comes with a distinct disc that, in conjunction with the permit, grants holders "two hours free parking throughout the City of Luxembourg, both on the roadside and in above-ground car parks".
Service permits
Holders of a service vehicle are also eligible for a permit, which can be requested here. They are granted to providers of medical and healthcare services, as well as to essential workers carrying out installation, repair, and maintenance work.
It should be noted that service permits "allow unrestricted parking of the vehicle in question throughout the City of Luxembourg, on the roadside and in above-ground car parks, strictly for the time needed to perform the professional service".
Fees for service permits are as follows:
- €50 for one month
- €115 for three months
- €185 for six months
- €375 for twelve months
While permits can be registered to up to three licence plates, it can only be used for one vehicle at a time. Same as with the residential permit, the authorisation must be returned via post when conditions are no longer met.
People with disabilities
Luxembourg City has implemented comprehensive parking regulations to facilitate ease of access for individuals with disabilities. A total of 300 parking spaces, distinctively marked with the wheelchair symbol and additional road surface markings, are dedicated for this purpose.
These designated spots are exclusively for those who possess a disabled persons' parking permit. It is important to note that the use of these spaces by drivers without the necessary permit is strictly forbidden.
While standard parking fees are applicable, it is mandatory for all drivers to adhere to the maximum parking duration specified. However, there are certain exceptions and additional benefits for permit holders.
Residential Parking Permit: Those with a disabled parking permit may use their residential parking permit, which allows unrestricted parking in their home district.
Parking Disc: In conjunction with a residential parking permit, a parking disc grants two hours of free parking across all districts of Luxembourg City. This applies to both roadside parking and above-ground car parks, although maximum parking times are still in effect.
Unrestricted Roadside Parking: Holders of disabled parking permits are not bound by maximum parking times when parked on the side of the road within city limits. Moreover, they are exempted from parking fees. However, this exemption does not extend to the marked parking places reserved specifically for individuals with disabilities.
Those seeking to obtain a disabled parking permit should fill out this form via the Ministry of Mobility and Public Works.
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