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Parking Cards in Monaco

Finding parking in Monaco can be difficult for both residents of the Principality and those who come in daily to work. There is a parking subscription scheme which guarantees a space either permanently or part time. Find out more on the Parking Card.

For a map off all public parking areas (above and below ground) in Monaco: Click here

Parking by Subscription

Parking cards are available by subscription to residents of and employees in Monaco. These provide assured parking in secure parks at discount rates. Many of the Principality's car parks have a waiting list for the various categories of subscriptions.

In order to qualify, residents must prove that they live close to a chosen car park and their car must be registered in Monaco. Employees must prove that they work close to the car park.

The categories are:

Permanent parking: only available to residents of Monaco who must prove that they live close to a chosen car park and their car is registered in Monaco
Night only parking (nuit seulement): allows parking at fixed hours (Monday to Friday 18:00-09:00, weekends and 24 hours a day on public holidays)
Employee parking (travail): allows daytime only parking (or restricted hours) in car parks close to the place of work

Note: this is not available in parking areas des Moulins, St-Laurent, St-Charles, Gastaud, de la Colle, de la Costa or de la Visitation

Applying for a Parking Card

Parking cards are available for fixed hours, 24 hours a day or for weekends, nights (18:00-09:00) and public holidays.

A parking card can be requested in writing or online or at the following address:

Service des Parkings Publics
At: 24 rue du Gabian, 98000 Monaco
Tel: 93 15 80 25
Website

When applying online, all fields must be filled in. They include: the parking area of choice, method of payment, name, address, nationality, car make, model, colour, and registration number.

To apply for a parking card online: Click here

Once a parking card has been issued a deposit equivalent to three months' parking fees must be laid down.

Carte Self Service

The Carte Self Service parking card allows subscribers to use various car parks within Monaco. The card holder pays on an hourly basis with a reduction of 35 percent. The bill for this is usually sent at the end of each month.

The card can be applied for online (note that all fields must be filled in). Once the mail has been sent, automatic confirmation of receipt will be e-mailed to the applicant.

To apply for a Carte Self Service online: Click here (in French)

Cancelling Subscriptions

All parking subscriptions can be cancelled by either party with 30 days notice. Forms are available in the car parks or online. The initial deposit is repaid within two months of cancellation.

To cancel a parking card subscription: Click here

Towed and Impounded Cars in Monaco

To retrieve a vehicle towed in Monaco, go to the Poste de Police de Fontvieille. A fine for the parking violation as well as a towing fee will need to be paid. Vehicles impounded for more than 24 hours incur additional fees for storage.

Public Safety Department (Direction de la Sûreté Publique)
Poste de Police de Fontvieille
At: Place du Campanin, MC 98000 Monaco
Tel: (+377) 93 15 30 84

Once the fine and fees have been paid, the vehicle may be collected at the Parking des Ecoles in Fontvieille. Vehicles left in the impound lot for more than a few months will be sold, though police claim they will attempt to notify the owner before the vehicle is put up for sale.

Car-Pooling

Employees in Monaco can make use of the car pooling scheme - MonacoVoiturage - for a more economical and environmentally-friendly way to get to and around the Principality. Subscription is free.

Subscribe to MonacoVoiturage

To subscribe: provide an employee number (Monaco social security number); then enter personal details and travel route. These details will be available for other registered users to access so that subscribers can search for matching journeys and contact can be made
- To subscribe: Click here (in French)
To cancel: In the case of an unforeseen change to a subscribers daily journey, inform fellow travellers
- Tel: 0800 912 818
Special rates: Special parking rates and priority parking spaces are available for those who participate in this program

There is online assistance to calculate the rate the driver should ask for from each passenger.