We work closely with the local government in Cologne so you can enjoy the privilege of free legal street parking all around the Free2move Home Area in Cologne. A rule of thumb when you look for parking is to ask yourself: Would I leave my own car here?You can park almost anywhere. But where can you stopover or end a trip?
Stopover in Home Area | End trip in Home Area | |
Public parking Without parking meters | ✓ | ✓ |
Mixed parking Paid public, visitor parking | ✓ | ✓ |
Public parking With parking meters | ✓ Own parking disk needed and within time restrictions | ✓ |
Time-restricted parking Weekly markets, bus lanes, loading zones | ✓ Within time restrictions | ✓* |
Private parking garages and parking spaces With private parking fees | ✓ At your own cost Please follow local regulations ** | No |
Private parking Supermarkets, companies, private property | ✓ Please follow local regulations | No |
Residential parking For Residents only | No | No |
*Ending your trip here is only allowed if you park the car 48 hours before time restrictions are effective. **Except when there are car2go parking spots in the garage, e.g. Cologne/Bonn Airport P2.
Stopovers outside the business area: The German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) and, if applicable, the parking fee regulations of the respective city apply.