Where to park in the main medieval cities?

Post dedicated to the request of my client Fernanda Ramos !! Traveling by car in Italy is ideal for who is not too concerned with schedule, who wants to make its own itinerary with more freedom or to visit smaller cities, however, one of the big problems for who is driving is parking! Especially in smaller cities where the streets are narrower, full of restrictions and finding a spot is almost impossible! Let’s go to our post of the day? Where to park in the main medieval cities? Here at Your Travel to Italy with Ana Patricia you make the trip of your dreams!!! ALSO: see our “Accommodation in Italy – Tips for your holidays!”

Introduction

Thinking about the difficulties of parking, we have compiled a list of the best car parks in several medieval cities: close to the center, safe and where you can leave your car without any major concerns. But first, let’s explain a point to you. In Italy there are some parking options that we will see below. If you think everything is too complicated, understand here whether or not it is worthwhile to hire a consultancy specialized in travel to Italy!

Paid Parking

They are generally administered by the city hall or privatized and the daily rate is between 20 and 30 euros, it can be more or less, depending on the city and, in general, they are super safe. They are the most suitable …

Public Parking

Large open areas that serve as parking lots, but nowadays, cities with a large number of spaces in these places are rare; many cities have made these spaces pedestrian-friendly and the number of places cannot keep up with demand; one of the disadvantages is having no warranty in case of theft and there is no proof that you stopped the car there; sincerely: I do not recommend!

Private Garages

The daily costs, on average, between 60 euros and can reach 100 euros (check), mainly in high season. They are usually ‘neighborhood’ car parks and, in addition to the price, the disadvantage is that to get here you often have to go through the infamous ZTLs, and if they ‘forget’ to inform your plate when you arrive, you can get a ticket. Despite they stay in the heart of the city, avoid them!

Blue Stripe and White Stripe

The ‘blue stripe’ (white stripe) – with parking meters, you pay by the hour! The first hour usually costs one euro and the rest costs two. They are blue, demarcated bands that are usually on the streets near the center. As you can imagine: it’s not easy to find a place here!
In the white stripe (even harder to find a place!) You don’t pay, but it’s like finding a needle in a haystack! Picture this!

Tips

Prices may vary according to the distance from the main monuments and from the center to the Parking lots in the main Italian cities, it is often worth leaving the car a little further and taking a short walk, especially if the weather helps! 😉
Try to make a reservation in advance, especially if you are traveling during high season: cities are CROWDED and parking is no different! Remember that not everyone accepts reservations, so get there early!

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Well, let’s go to our list! The criterion used is the proximity to the main monuments and historic center.

1) Where to park in the main medieval cities? IN FLORENCE

Let’s meet some parking in Florence…

Parcheggio Fortezza Fiera

Average value *: 25 euros
Where is it: Fortezza da Basso, Piazzale Caduti nei Lagere

Parcheggio Porta Al Prato

Average value *: 25 euros
Where is it: Piazzale della Porta al Prato.

2) Where to park in the main medieval cities? IN LA SPEZIA

Let’s meet some parking in La Spezia…

Palaspezia

Average price *: Free with bus transportation to the center, also free.
Where is it: Via della Pianta, 114, La Spezia.

Porto Mirabello

Average value *: 14 euros
Where is it: Viale Giovanni Amendola, 2, La Spezia.

3) Where to park in the main medieval cities? IN LUCCA

All parking lots are outside the historic center because vehicle traffic is restricted to residents.

Parcheggio Mazzini

Average value *: 10 euros
Where is it: Via dei Bacchettoni, 55100 Lucca.

Parcheggio Stazione

Average value *: 10 euros
Where is it: Viale Camillo Benso Cavour, 13, Lucca.

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4) Where to park in the main medieval cities? IN MONTEPULCIANO

Let’s meet some parking in Montepulciano…

Parcheggio P6

Average value *: 15 euros
Where is it: Via delle Case Nuove, 53045 Montepulciano.

Parcheggio 8

Average value *: 15 euros
Where is it: Via dei Filosofi, 53045 Montepulciano.

5) Where to park in the main medieval cities? IN NAPLES

PORT REGION – Guys, parking in Naples is not one of the cheapest things in life, but definitely the parking lots mentioned here are two of the most reliable, safe and close to the center. Naples is also not one of the safest cities in Italy, so avoid getting too far from the center or from the busiest places, ok?

Napoli Parking – Car Valet Stazione

it is necessary to make a reservation and inform your arrival half an hour before; the valet will meet you at the entrance and park the car for you.

Average value *: 35 euros
Where is it: Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi, Naples.

Supergarage – Car Valet Stazione Centrale

Same parking scheme mentioned above (it’s the same company, by the way!).

Average value *: 35 euros
Where is it: Corso Italia 8, Naples.

6) Where to park in the main medieval cities? POSITANO

Parking is terrible here: most of the parking lots are far from the center, since traffic there is restricted; another thing: avoid driving between 8 am and 10 am and between 4 pm and 6 pm, especially in high season and Saturdays and Sundays: the streets are packed. Ah, the parking lots there charge according to the type of car, about 4 or 5 euros per hour (yes, it is expensive!).

Parcheggio Anna

Average value *: 40 euros
Where is it: Via Pasitea 173, Positano.

Parcheggio Di Gennaro – the closest to the center.

Average value *: 40 euros
Where is it: Via Pasitea, 1, Positano.

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7) Where to park in the main medieval cities? SAN GIMIGNANO

The city has four main parking lots: P1, P2, P3 and P4. The closest to the center is P2, but it is also the most crowded. On the sign, there are the number of places available, so it is easy to know where there is a place. All of them are open 24 hours a day.

Parcheggio P2

Average value *: 16 euros
Where is it: Via Dei Fossi, 1 San Gimignano.

Parcheggio Ascensore Per Il Centro Storico

Average value *: 16 euros
Where is it: Via Fontibona, 12 San Gimignano.

8) Where to park in the main medieval cities? SIENA

Let’s meet some parking in La Siena…

Parcheggio della Stazione di Siena

An escalator leads to the city center, EXCELLENT option and open 24 hours a day.
Average value *: 2 euros
Where is it: Piazzale Fratelli Rosselli.

Parcheggio San Francesco

Another option very close to the center, also 24 hours.
Average value *: 16 euros
Where is it: Via Baldassarre Peruzzi.

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9) Where to park in the main medieval cities? SORRENTO

Let’s meet some parking in Sorrento…

Parcheggio Achille Lauro (Correale)

One of the closest to the center.
Average value *: 25 euros
Where is it: Via Correale 23, Sorrento.

Parcheggio Vallone dei Mulini

Is also very close to the center and has a security system.
Average value *: 25 euros
Where is it: Via Fuorimura 16, Sorrento.

10) Where to park in the main medieval cities? VENICE

The parking lots in Venice are ALL outside the center, at the entrance to Venice, ie PIAZZALE ROMA (Rome “Large Square”).

Parcheggio Punta Sabbione

It is possible to take a ferry from there to the center of Venice, near Piazza San Marco (St Mark Square).
Average value *: 7 euros
Where is it: Via Fausta, 5 / A

Garage San Marco

Average value *: 30 euros
Where is it: Piazzale Roma 467 / F

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11) Where to park in the main medieval cities? VERONA

Let’s meet some parking in Verona…

Saba Arena – 24 hours

Average value *: 17 euros
Where is it: Via M.Bentegodi, 8, Verona.

Saba Isolo – 24 hours

Average value *: 17 euros
Where is it: Via Ponte Pignolo, 6 / c, Verona.

Important Notes

(*) The values refer to daily rates and may vary according to availability and seasonality.
Parking lots hours that are not open 24 hours are generally from 6:00 am to 10:00 pm in the summer and from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm in other seasons. Each owner adopts a timetable and can change it without prior notice, so inquire on arrival about opening hours, O.K.?
ZTL – Limited Traffic Areas: Many municipalities and cities of art and the favorite destinations of European tourists, have instituted the ZTL, especially in its Historic Center. Many tourists who do not know about it, if they do not know the signs or do not know how to interpret them correctly, they will probably receive several fines after the vacation.

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Conclusion

Where to park in the main medieval cities? It may seems a bit pricey, but remember that sometimes you get what you pay for; so see this as an investment, it is better to park and stay safe than to park and go on the ride full of worry.

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