- Price
- Free (15 min) - 2.5€ (1h) - 5€ (2h)
- Max stay
- 4h
- Days
- Mon–Sat
- Hours
- 09:00–19:00
Lively university city where student districts and the historic center have strict parking rules.
Parking rules and prices
Leuven
The parking fine is 35€
You'll find detailed information about parking rules and parking prices in Leuven on Seety's interactive map below. It also lets you see precise information for a specific street.
In Leuven, parking can be expensive or hard to find, but by choosing wisely you can find free or cheaper parking. In Leuven, there are 11 different on-street parking zones. You'll find the schedule, rules and prices for each below.
| Hours | More details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orange dotted zone | Free (15 min) - 2.5€ (1h) - 5€ (2h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 4h | |
| Orange zone | Free (15 min) - 2.5€ (1h) - 5€ (2h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 10h | |
| Red zone | Free (15 min) - 2.5€ (1h) - 5€ (2h) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–21:00 | 12h | |
| Pink zone | Free (45 min) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–18:00 | 45min |
| Hours | More details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue dotted zone | With disc | Mon–Sat | 09:00–18:00 | 4h | |
| Blue zone | With disc | Mon–Sat | 09:00–18:00 | 2h | |
| Dark blue zone | With disc | Mon–Sat | 07:00–19:00 | 10h | |
| Green zone | Free | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | — |
| Hours | More details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple zone | Residents only | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | — | |
| Black dotted zone | No parking | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | 0 | |
| Black zone | No parking | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | 0 |


In Leuven, you can pay for parking either at a parking meter or with a mobile app. The advantage of using a mobile app is that you can stop your parking at any time, so you never pay more than necessary. Besides being cheaper, this option is more convenient, because you don’t need to walk to the meter or payment terminal. There are several apps to pay for parking in Leuven; it’s therefore important to check the transaction fees and choose the one that best fits your needs.
In Leuven, the most complete and cheapest app is
In Leuven, there are also various public or underground car parks which can be cheaper or more convenient than on-street parking. You'll find details for 5 car parks below. You can also view all car parks on Seety's interactive map in Leuven.
The price of the parking fine/charge in Leuven varies depending on the zone. It also entitles you to park for a certain amount of time, which can also vary. After that time, you may receive another parking fine. You'll find all details below:
| Zone | Fine | Duration | More info in the Seety app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue dotted zone | 30€ | 4h | |
| Blue zone | 30€ | 4h | |
| Orange dotted zone | 25€ | 12h | |
| Orange zone | 35€ | 4h | |
| Red zone | 35€ | 4h |
In some areas of Leuven, you can park for free on Sundays and public holidays. See below which zones are free in Leuven on those days.
| Zone | Sunday | Public holidays | More info in the Seety app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange dotted zone | Free parking | Free parking | |
| Orange zone | Free parking | Free parking | |
| Red zone | Free parking | Free parking | |
| Pink zone | Free parking | Paid parking |
Examples below apply to different zones in the city; always check the detailed zones table and street signs for the exact disabled (PMR) rules.
Free parking for disabled people
Free parking for disabled people
Free parking for disabled people
Free parking for disabled people
Free parking for disabled people
| Zone | Details |
|---|---|
| Blue dotted zone |

7/7 · 24h/24
5 spots
Lombaardenstraat 2, 3000 Leuven
| Free parking for disabled people |
| Blue zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Orange dotted zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Orange zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Red zone | Free parking for disabled people |