Where to park in Rome?

Parking in Rome: the different types of parking

In the territory of Rome Capital, there are different types of parking. Parking areas can be grouped into three main categories: on-street parking, structured parking (or enclosed and accessible via barrier) and interchange parking.

On-street parking is managed by ATAC. Spaces where you can leave your car are marked by blue lines, while free or limited-time parking spaces are marked by white lines.

Structured parking or barrier-controlled parking can be underground or surface, attended or unattended, public or private. Payment is generally hourly, with discounted daily tickets and the possibility of weekly or monthly subscriptions.

If you are a tourist staying in hotels or bed & breakfasts in Rome, make sure the accommodation you choose has reserved spaces for guests or agreements with parking facilities offering special rates.

Parking on blue and white lines in Rome

If you are in Rome for just a day or a few hours, parking on blue lines might be the most suitable option. Always remember that the cost and parking rules may vary depending on the area, day, and time, so always check the nearest vertical signage where you leave your car. Especially if far from the center, it is advisable to ensure your parking spot is close to a public transport stop.

In Rome, blue lines are in effect from Monday to Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., while on Sundays and public holidays (except in some areas) they are free. General rates are:

• €1.00 per hour outside ZTL areas;
• €1.20 per hour within ZTL areas.

Rates can be fractioned or discounted as follows:

• €0.50 for the first hour;
• €0.50 for the second hour;
• €2.00 for 12 hours;
• €3.00 for 16 hours.

You can pay at parking meters with coins or card (if enabled) or with the Telepass app.

Exempt from payment are residents with a permit (maximum 2 vehicles per person), domiciliaries living outside the Metropolitan City of Rome, and artisans registered in the Provincial Craft Register, always upon request of a permit at municipal offices. Parking is also free for electric and hybrid vehicles (just enter the license plate number).

Parking on white lines is free, regulated with a parking disc for a maximum of 3 hours near main hospitals and in the city's paid zones, except for permit holders.

Structured parking in Rome: solutions

If you need longer-term parking in Rome or want to leave your car near train stations, airports, highway exits, hospitals, or other key points, structured or barrier-controlled parking meets your needs.

These parking areas are located around the center or near major infrastructures. They usually have variable hourly rates, are open 24 hours or almost, and offer daily discounts and weekly or monthly subscriptions.

Many of them have agreements with the Convenient Parking service, included in all Telepass offers. Parking in an agreed facility speeds up entry and exit procedures, as your device works exactly like on the highway: look for the pillars with the logo and take the reserved lane. Slow down near the barrier and proceed after hearing the device signal. You can monitor your parking and expenses through the Telepass app with quarterly billing.

These are the Telepass agreed parking facilities in Rome:

• Fiumicino Airport;
• Ciampino Airport;
• Lago Eur;
• Rome Termini Station (Piastra);
• Villa Borghese;
• Mercato Trionfale;
• San Filippo Neri Hospital.

Interchange parking: where to park and take public transport

A very convenient solution for moving around Rome is to leave your car in interchange parking areas. These are parking lots or structures located near main public transport lines: after parking, you can continue your journey by metro or bus, contributing to reducing emissions.

Interchange parking is located at metro stations A, B, and C, metropolitan railways, and urban and suburban bus termini. They may be automated or not, with different payment and exemption rules. Parking is free for Metrebus Card holders.

These are the parking areas connected to public transport:

• Anagnina: MA and surface lines;
• Anagnina A and C: MA and surface lines;
• Anagnina B: MA and surface lines;
• Arco di Travertino: MA and surface lines;
• Battistini: MA and surface lines;
• Borghesiana: MC;
• Cinecittà: MA and surface lines;
• Cipro: MA and surface lines;
• Conca d'Oro: MB1 and surface lines;
• Fontana Candida: MC and surface lines;
• Giardinetti: MC;
• Grotte Celoni: MC and surface lines;
• Jonio: MB1 and surface lines;
• La Celsa: Roma-Viterbo and surface lines;
• La Giustiniana: FL3 and surface lines;
• La Storta: FL3 and surface lines;
• Labaro: Roma-Viterbo and surface lines;
• Laurentina: MB and surface lines;
• Magliana: MB, Roma-Lido and surface lines;
• Montebello: Roma-Viterbo and surface lines;
• Nuovo Salario: FL1 and surface lines;
• Ostiense: MB Magliana and surface lines;
• Palmiro Togliatti: MB Ponte Mammolo and surface lines;
• Pantano ground 1 and 2: MC;
• Pantano multi-level: MC;
• Ponte Mammolo 1 and 2: MB and surface lines;
• Rebibbia: MB and surface lines;
• Santa Maria del Soccorso: MB and surface lines;
• Saxa Rubra: Roma-Viterbo and surface lines;
• Nomentana Station: FL1 and surface lines;
• San Pietro Station: FL3, FL5 and surface lines;
• Tiburtina Station: FL1, FL2, MB and surface lines;
• Villa Bonelli: FL1 and surface lines;
• Vitinia: Roma-Lido and surface lines.

Where to park in central Rome

Parking in the center of Rome is complicated due to the Green Zone regulations, traffic, and limited spaces. One solution, albeit more expensive, is to use covered and attended parking facilities to leave your car safely.

One of the largest parking lots in the city is Villa Borghese, offering 1,800 spaces and open 24 hours every day. It is located outside the ZTL, a few steps from Piazza di Spagna, Via del Babuino, and Via Veneto, with rates starting from €2.60 per hour and a daily rate of €22.00.

Near Piazza San Pietro and the Vatican Museums, the Mercato Trionfale parking (address: Via Tunisi 80) offers 740 spaces starting from €1.50 per hour. The daily rate is €20.00, with weekly and monthly subscription options.
Other structured parking options in central Rome include Sant'Agata, Esquilino, Castro Pretorio, and Service Flaminio, with prices from €3.00 per hour and up.

Parking in Trastevere: areas and structures

Parking in Rome’s Trastevere area, rich in historical and artistic heritage and famous for its restaurants and nightlife, can be challenging. However, if you arrive by car, there are some options available.

Among the covered and attended garages, the main ones are Parcheggio Trastevere in Via dell'Arco de' Tolomei – within walking distance of the Basilica of Santa Maria in Trastevere, Tiber Island, and the Mouth of Truth – Garage Trastevere in Viale di Trastevere 280 (the main street of the neighborhood), and Trastevere Parking in Via dei Marescotti 6. Rates vary by facility, starting at €3.00 per hour.

Cheaper options are available slightly away from the central area. In Via delle Mura Portuensi, the ATAC parking offers daytime rates starting at €1.50 per hour, while nighttime hourly rates are €3.00. The parking lot at Rome Trastevere Station is free, but may be inaccessible due to ongoing works. Both areas are near FL1, FL3, FL5, bus, and tram stops.

Parking in EUR: where and how

EUR, the large southern Rome district with commercial, office, and residential areas, offers more parking opportunities due to its size and wide streets. A good option is to look for spots in side streets near main arteries, where free spaces are often available. Alternatively, you can use on-street blue lines or multi-level structures in the area.

Main structured parking in EUR includes Parcheggio Lago EUR and EUR Garage Garden, as well as the large Palazzo dello Sport parking, entirely free and near EUR Palasport metro station (Line B).

Nearby, you can also find interchange parking connected to metro Line B: Laurentina, Magliana, and Ostiense.

Parking near the Stadio Olimpico

The Stadio Olimpico, home to Roma and Lazio football matches as well as Six Nations rugby, athletics competitions, and concerts, is unfortunately known for not having a large dedicated parking lot. The same applies to the Foro Italico complex, which hosts the Italian Open tennis tournament, swimming events, and various other events.

If you arrive by car, you will need to find secure and convenient parking nearby and then move on foot, by public transport, or using shared mobility, considering that roads may be closed to cars during events.

The closest areas for easy parking are Viale Tor di Quinto, Piazzale Clodio, and across the Tiber, Villaggio Olimpico and the Flaminio district, with on-street blue or white line parking available.

Major parking facilities in the area include Muoviamo Flaminio, Muoviamo Corso di Francia, Garage Fleming, Autorimessa Schiavi d'Abruzzo 2000, City Parking Vigna Clara, and Service Flaminio, all starting from €4.00 per hour.

Parking near Termini Station

If you need to park near Rome Termini, the city’s main train station and the largest in Italy, connected to metro Lines A and B, you will find parking on blue lines or in covered structures.

The closest is Rome Termini Stazione in Via Marsala 53, in the Piastra area, with 932 spaces and direct access to the platforms. Daytime parking costs €2.40 per hour, nighttime (1:00-5:00 a.m.) €2.00 per hour. Also on Via Marsala is King Parking.

On the opposite side of the station, Via Giolitti hosts ES Park Giolitti, bookable online, and Esquilino Parking, with 185 spaces. Rates vary, so consult their websites.

Other garages include Euro Parking on Via Napoli (inside the ZTL and therefore inaccessible to unauthorized vehicles from Monday to Friday 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Saturday 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.), Autorimessa Castro Pretorio, MuoviAmo Castro Pretorio, Garage Auto Bruzi, and Frank Parking in San Lorenzo.

Parking near Tiburtina Station

Rome Tiburtina, the city’s other major station, is connected to metro Line B and has an ATAC interchange parking with 84 ground-level spaces, paid on weekdays from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. starting from €2.00 per hour, free for monthly or annual Metrebus subscribers.

Nearby are various private facilities with variable rates depending on location and additional services, starting at €3.00 per hour: Parcheggio Tiburtina, Garage Piazza Bologna, Garage Tiburtina-Lorenzo il Magnifico, Garage Tiburtina-Nomentana, Garage Bologna 2.

Where to leave your car at Fiumicino Airport

Parking at Fiumicino Airport, Italy’s busiest, is possible thanks to Easy Parking agreements with Telepass and various solutions based on your needs.

Short-term parking areas:

• Kiss&Go: 15 minutes free, automatically calculated with license plate detection;
• Short Stay: 60 covered spaces in front of T1 and 94 uncovered in front of T3: first 15 minutes free; €3.50 for 30 minutes; €6.00 for 1 hour; €9.50 for 90 minutes; daily €50.00.

For periods longer than 15 minutes, you can park for free up to 45 minutes in the Kiss&Go area at Terminal 1 departures (Largo Locatelli) and up to 1 hour in the Long Stay parking.

Multi-level parking (3,500 total spaces):

• Parking A: recommended for Terminals 1 and 2 (64 motorcycle spaces);
• Parking B: recommended for Terminals 1 and 2 (74 electric car charging spaces);
• Parking C: recommended for Terminals 3 and 5;
• Parking D: recommended for Terminals 3 and 5.

In multi-level parking, the first 15 minutes are free; daily rates start at €30.00. You can leave your car for up to 90 days.

Long Stay Parking:

• Covered: 1,700 spaces with photovoltaic-roofed shelters;
• Uncovered: 2,000 spaces.

Long Stay parking is served by a free shuttle every 5 minutes (every 15 minutes at night from 1:00 to 5:00 a.m.).

Parking at Ciampino Airport

To park at Ciampino Airport, you can use five Easy Parking areas in agreement with Telepass:

• P3: short stay up to 1 hour;
• P4: first 15 minutes free;
• P5: first 15 minutes free;
• P6: first 60 minutes free;
• P7: first 15 minutes free.

Official Ciampino Airport parking rates are posted at the entrance and vary depending on the period, parking duration, and ongoing promotions. Rates start from €16.10 per day for P6. You can book your space online up to 270 days in advance.

Nearby, private facilities include Parking Blu Ciampino, King Parking Ciampino, Garage Fioranello, and Ferrari Ciampino Valet.