- Price
- Free (15 min) - 5€ (24h)
- Max stay
- 24h
- Days
- Mon–Fri
- Hours
- 08:00–18:00
Historic city between Brussels and Antwerp with cathedral surroundings and blue zones.
Parking rules and prices
Mechelen
The parking fine is 35€
You'll find detailed information about parking rules and parking prices in Mechelen on Seety's interactive map below. It also lets you see precise information for a specific street.

Click here to consult the interactive parking map of Mechelen
In Mechelen, parking can be expensive or hard to find, but by choosing wisely you can find free or cheaper parking. In Mechelen, there are 13 different on-street parking zones. You'll find the schedule, rules and prices for each below.
| Hours | More details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow dotted zone | Free (15 min) - 5€ (24h) | Mon–Fri | 08:00–18:00 | 24h | |
| Yellow zone | Free (15 min) - 0.75€ (1h) | Mon–Fri | 08:00–20:00 | 10h | |
| Orange zone | Free (15 min) - 2.8€ (1h) | Mon–Sat | 08:00–20:00 | 4h | |
| Red dotted zone | Paid (check signs) | 7/7 | 08:00–18:00 | 45min | |
| Red zone | Free (15 min) - 3.5€ (1h) | 7/7 | 08:00–20:00 | 2h | |
| Pink zone | Free (15 min) | Mon–Sat | 09:00–19:00 | 15min |
| Hours | More details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue dotted zone | With disc | Sat–Sun | 10:00–24:00 | 2h | |
| Dark blue zone | With disc | 7/7 | 18:00–24:00 | 2h | |
| Blue zone | With disc | Mon–Sat | 08:00–20:00 | 2h | |
| Dark blue zone | With disc | 7/7 | 18:00–24:00 | 2h | |
| Green zone | Free | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | — |
| Hours | More details | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black dotted zone | No parking | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | 0 | |
| Black zone | No parking | 7/7 | 00:00–24:00 | 0 |


In Mechelen, 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 Mechelen; it’s therefore important to check the transaction fees and choose the one that best fits your needs.
In Mechelen, the most complete and cheapest app is
In Mechelen, 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 Mechelen.
The price of the parking fine/charge in Mechelen 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 | 35€ | 12h | |
| Dark blue zone | 35€ | 12h | |
| Yellow dotted zone | 35€ | 5h | |
| Yellow zone | 35€ | 5h | |
| Orange zone | 35€ | 5h | |
| Red zone | 35€ | 5h |
In some areas of Mechelen, you can park for free on Sundays and public holidays. See below which zones are free in Mechelen on those days.
| Zone | Sunday | Public holidays | More info in the Seety app |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow dotted zone | Free parking | Paid parking | |
| Yellow zone | Free parking | Paid parking | |
| Orange 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
Free parking for disabled people
| Zone | Details |
|---|
| Blue dotted zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Dark blue zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Yellow dotted zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Yellow zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Orange zone | Free parking for disabled people |
| Red zone | Free parking for disabled people |