Public Parking in Monaco: Where to Park in the Principality
Publié par Paolo Petrini
To park in Monaco, the easiest option is to use one of the Principality's underground public car parks: the first hour is free in most of them, after which parking is charged progressively and capped at 24 € per 24 hours (2026 rates). These car parks are open 24/7 and connected to the districts by a free network of public lifts.
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Key takeawaysParking in Monaco
Key takeaways: parking in Monaco
2026 rateA unified rate in most public car parks, with the first hour free.
CapParking is capped at 24 € per 24 hours, with a reduced rate at night.
FreeNo public car park is 100% free, but the free first hour and entry-of-town car parks remain the most economical.
Visiting the RockThe Chemin des Pêcheurs and Salines car parks serve the Rock, the Palace and the Oceanographic Museum.
Casino / Carré d'OrThe Casino, Boulingrins and Métropole car parks are closest to the boutiques and hotels of the Carré d'Or.
AccessOpen 24/7, card and contactless payment, EV charging points and free public lifts.
NewThe Salines car park has offered online booking since 1 July 2026.
Tip: for a visit, park in an entry-of-town car park and reach the centre via the free public lifts, faster and cheaper than searching for a space in the heart of the Principality.
How to Use Public Parking in Monaco
Monaco's public car parks are very easy to use: take a ticket on entry (or use a registered card), park, then pay at a machine before leaving.
Monaco, a city-state with a land area of 2.08 km² and one of the highest population densities in the world, faces a major challenge: space is extremely limited. Between residents, cross-border workers, international visitors, and high-profile events, traffic flows are especially heavy. Finding an empty on-street spot often proves to be quite a feat.
Our agency offers parking spaces for sale in Monaco across every district and in all principal residential buildings. However, for newcomers, opting first for a convenient, immediate solution like public parking often makes the most sense. Likewise, for day-visitors or those staying longer, public garages remain an essential option.
Moreover, parking illegally is strictly forbidden and promptly penalized. Free spaces are very limited and generally reserved for specific uses (deliveries, emergency services, residents). In this context, public garages are the only reliable, legal, and comfortable way to park in Monaco.
Monaco’s public parking facilities aren’t just simple parking lots. They’re designed to offer high comfort, robust security, and full functionality—befitting the Principality’s standards.
Here’s what to expect from these modern structures:
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Enhanced security: video surveillance, on-site guards, and high-performance lighting
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Cleanliness and maintenance: regular cleaning and upkeep
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Proximity to key areas: most garages are just minutes on foot from strategic districts (Monte-Carlo, the Rock, Fontvieille, etc.)
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Integrated services: EV charging, elevators, restrooms, PRM access, mobile payment, and digital signage
Contrary to popular belief, Monaco doesn’t have the priciest public parking in the region: the first hour is usually free, a significant perk for quick errands or short visits. This makes these garages both convenient and cost-effective for brief stays.
Complete List of Public Parking Facilities in Monaco
Monaco boasts a dense network of public garages strategically spread throughout the Principality. Whether you’re a resident, worker, or visitor, you’ll always find a parking option close to your destination. Below is a representative, non-exhaustive list of the most commonly used facilities, organized by area of interest:
Public car parks in Monaco: addresses, access and heights
2026 rate: "Standard" = first hour free then a 24 € / 24h cap; "Reduced" for the Salines car park; "Higher" for limited-capacity car parks. Source: Monaco Parkings, Ministerial Order No. 2025-654.
| Car park | Address | Access | Rate 2026 | Max. height |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking de la Gare | Pont Sainte-Devote, Monaco Tunnel Sainte-Devote, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Louis II | Boulevard Louis II, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Bosio | Rue François-Joseph Bosio, Monaco Boulevard de Belgique, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.00 m / 2.20 m |
| Parking Saint-Laurent | Avenue de Grande-Bretagne, Monaco Avenue Saint-Laurent, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Grimaldi Forum | Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking du Viaduc | Rond-Point du Portier, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Portier | Rue du Portier, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking de la Digue | Quai Rainier III, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.45 m |
| Parking Condamine | Rue Saige, Monaco Avenue du Port, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.05 m / 2.60 m |
| Parking Quai Antoine 1er | Quai Antoine 1er, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Place d’Armes | Rue Terrazzani, Monaco | 1 | Higher | 2.20 m |
| Parking des Pêcheurs | Chemin des Pêcheurs, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking de la Colle | 23 Blvd Charles III, Monaco Rue de la Colle, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.40 m / 1.90 m |
| Parking Centre Commercial Fontvieille (Carrefour) | Rond-Point Av. Albert II, Monaco Av. Albert II, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 1.85 m / 2.15 m |
| Parking des Oliviers | Boulevard de Belgique, Monaco | 1 | Higher | 2.20 m |
| Parking Engelin | Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.20 m |
| Parking Papalins | Avenue des Papalins, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking des Salines | Boulevard du Jardin Exotique, Monaco | 1 | Reduced | 1.90 m |
| Parking du Port | 15 av. des Papalins, Monaco Quai J-C Rey, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Larvotto | 22 av. Princesse Grace, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Wurtemberg | Av. de Fontvieille, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Stade | 17 av. des Castelans, Monaco 1 av. des Castelans, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.05 m |
| Parking des Carmes | Boulevard du Larvotto, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Saint-Nicolas | Av. des Guelfes, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Testimonio | Avenue Princesse Grace, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Écoles RDC | Av. des Guelfes, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking CHPG 2 (Lower) | Rond-Point de l’Hôpital, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Abeilles | Place des Moulins, Monaco Boulevard d’Italie, Monaco |
1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Saint-Antoine | Liaison Marquet, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking des Sources | Av. Princesse Grace, Monaco Bd du Larvotto, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.20 m |
| Parking Ostende | 7 av. d’Ostende, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Casino | Allées des Boulingrins, Monaco Place du Casino, Monte-Carlo |
2 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Saint-Charles | Av. Saint-Charles, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.70 m |
| Parking Jardin Exotique | Bd du Jardin Exotique, Monaco Bd de Belgique, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Héliport | Avenue des Ligures, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Roqueville | 1 avenue de Roqueville, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking Costa | Avenue de la Costa, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking Bellevue | Rue Bellevue, Monaco | 1 | Higher | 2.00 m |
| Parking Louis Chiron | Quai Albert 1er, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.20 m |
| Parking Honoria | Boulevard de Belgique, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Square Gastaud | Rue Suffren Reymond, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 2.10 m |
| Parking des Agaves | Rue Louis Aurélia, Monaco Rue Augustin Vento, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.20 m / 3.00 m |
| Parking Moulins | Av. de Grande-Bretagne, Monaco Place des Moulins, Monaco |
2 | Standard | 2.00 m |
| Parking CHPG | Avenue Pasteur, Monaco | 1 | Standard | 1.90 m |
| Parking Triton | Rue du Gabian, Monaco | 1 | Standard | Not specified |
| Parking Abbaye | 5 av. Saint-Martin, Monaco | 1 | Higher | Not specified |
| Parking Plati | Rue Plati, Monaco | 1 | Standard | Not specified |
| Parking Athena | Av. Crovetto-Frères, Monaco | 1 | Standard | Not specified |
| Parking Centre Commercial Le Métropole | 3 av. des Citronniers, Monaco | 1 | Standard | Not specified |
| Parking Boulingrins | Allée des Boulingrins, Monaco | 1 | Standard | Not specified |
| Parking Mareterra | Rond-Point du Portier, Monaco | 1 | Standard | Not specified |
Table produced by Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco. Updated on 23 July 2026.
Rates for public parking in Monaco in 2026
In 2026, parking in a public car park in Monaco costs 0 € for the first hour in most facilities, then a progressive rate capped at 24 € per 24 hours.
Since 1 January 2026, the Principality has applied a unified rate across most of its public car parks (Ministerial Order No. 2025-654 of 1 December 2025). In practice:
- First hour: free in most car parks.
- Beyond that: progressive billing, per quarter-hour.
- Cap: 24 € for 24 hours of parking.
- Night (8 pm to 8 am): reduced rate.
Specific rates and special cases
Six car parks are exempt from the unified rate. The Salines car park applies a reduced entry-of-town rate and has offered online booking since 1 July 2026. Four limited-capacity facilities, the Abbaye, Place d'Armes, Oliviers and Bellevue, apply a higher hourly rate.
Monthly subscriptions and long-term options
For regular use, monthly subscriptions are available (residents, workers, utility vehicles), with indicative rates from around 105 € to 251 € depending on the plan, with discounts for clean vehicles and car-sharing. Two-wheelers benefit from reduced packages, around 10 to 15 € per month.
Opening Hours and Accessibility of Public Garages in Monaco
Monaco's public car parks are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all year round.
Most public garages in Monaco are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, allowing users to park at any time, including public holidays. This full availability is especially appreciated by:
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Active residents,
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Night-tourists,
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Professionals with irregular schedules (event staff, hospitality, catering…)
However, some smaller garages in more residential areas or near specific facilities may have limited opening hours. It’s always best to check each garage’s details on the official website or at the entrance kiosks.
Accessibility for Persons with Reduced Mobility (PRM)
All major public garages in the Principality comply with European accessibility standards, featuring:
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Reserved spaces marked in blue, close to elevators and exits,
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Elevators and ramps connecting different levels,
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Lower-height payment machines in equipped areas,
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Clear, visible signage to aid movement for users with disabilities.
The public parking service is committed to providing an inclusive experience for all users.
Maximum Vehicle Height
Allowed height varies by garage, which can be a constraint for certain vehicles:
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Small SUVs, vans, or cars with roof boxes.
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Most garages permit heights from 1.90 m to 2.20 m.
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Some newer facilities, like Les Salines or Grimaldi Forum, feature more generous clearances.
It’s therefore advisable to check the maximum height displayed at the garage entrance (or via the city’s digital signage) to avoid any surprises.
Services Available in Public Garages
Monaco's public car parks offer EV charging points, CCTV, contactless payment and space-guidance systems.
Monaco’s public garages go beyond providing parking spaces: they offer a range of modern, high-quality services that reflect the Principality’s standards. These amenities aim to enhance the user experience while facilitating daily mobility.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
As part of its energy transition policy, Monaco has integrated an increasing number of EV charging stations in its public garages. These chargers are available in the newest facilities such as Les Salines, Testimonio, and Grimaldi Forum, as well as in strategic locations like the Casino, Portier, or Louis II. Equipped spaces are usually marked on the ground and sometimes require a recharge card (e.g., Smeg or Monaco ON). Charging fees may be included in the parking rate or billed separately depending on the terms.
Video Surveillance and Security
All public garages operate under 24/7 video surveillance, ensuring a high level of security for vehicles and occupants. Cameras are installed at entrances, exits, and on each level, with regular patrols by security officers, especially in the evenings, and enhanced LED lighting for visibility and crime prevention. Some garages also feature emergency call systems, such as SOS buttons or intercoms near elevators.
Mobile Payment and Dynamic Guidance
Parking in Monaco is streamlined by smart technology: contactless payments by bank card or mobile apps such as Flowbird or Monaco Parkings. Dynamic guidance systems at the city’s entry points use digital signs to show in real time the number of available spaces, directions to free garages, and any congestion alerts. These systems save time and prevent aimless circling in the city center.
In Monaco, public parking is more than a mere utility—it reflects the Principality’s commitment to quality, innovation, and ease. With over fifty well-integrated garages, uniform pricing, secure facilities, and connected services, users—residents, professionals, and visitors alike—have efficient, tailored solutions for all their needs.
To park with peace of mind in Monaco, a few tips can make all the difference. Use the dynamic guidance signs at the city’s entrances, which display real-time availability. During peak times (events, weekends, conferences), opt for peripheral garages like Les Salines or Saint-Antoine, which tend to be less crowded and are well connected to the city center. If you’re driving a taller vehicle or one with a roof box, always check the posted height clearance before entering. Finally, consider using mobile apps like Monaco Parkings or Flowbird to view availability, extend your stay, or pay without going to a kiosk.
Monaco’s public parking network is a model of space optimization in a densely built environment. It not only facilitates mobility but also preserves the Principality’s aesthetics and functionality, where every square meter counts. Whether for a few hours or regular use, public garages are an essential component of Monégasque mobility.
Our tips for parking in Monaco
The best move to park in Monaco is to aim for an entry-of-town car park, then reach the centre via the free network of public lifts.
Drawing on daily experience of the ground, our agency shares four simple pointers for visitors:
- Favour entry-of-town car parks, such as the Salines, Chemin des Pêcheurs or Fontvieille, often cheaper and well connected to the centre.
- Make the most of the free first hour for a short visit, an appointment or a few errands.
- In summer, anticipate the saturation of the most central car parks, around the Casino and Larvotto, and fall back on nearby facilities.
- Use the network of free public lifts and walkways, a real Monaco asset, linking the underground car parks to the districts without any climb.
FAQParking in Monaco
Frequently asked questions about parking in Monaco
- How much does public parking cost in Monaco?
Since 1 January 2026, a unified rate applies across most of Monaco's public car parks: the first hour is free, then parking is charged progressively, capped at 24 € per 24 hours with a reduced rate at night. Six car parks are exceptions, including the Salines at a reduced rate. - Is the first hour of parking free in Monaco?
Yes. In most public car parks in the Principality, the first hour is free under the 2026 rates, which is ideal for short visits. Beyond that, billing is progressive and capped at 24 € per 24 hours. - Where should I park to visit the Rock and the Palace of Monaco?
To reach the Rock, the Prince's Palace and the Oceanographic Museum, the Petrini Real Estate agency in Monaco recommends the Chemin des Pêcheurs or Salines car park: free public lifts take you straight up to the old town. - Where should I park near the Casino and the Carré d'Or?
For the Monte-Carlo Casino and the Carré d'Or boutiques, the handiest car parks are the Casino, Boulingrins and Métropole. All are underground, secure and open 24/7, with direct access to the district's hotels and shops. - Are Monaco's public car parks open 24/7?
Yes, Monaco's public car parks are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with card and contactless payment, CCTV, EV charging points and a network of free public lifts linking the car parks to the districts.
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