Parking
in blue-lined spaces in Florence

Want to park in the Municipality of Florence? Find out the cost and how to pay.

How to pay for blue parking zones in the Municipality of Florence

The blue parking zones are paid parking areas regulated by an hourly rate and prices that may vary depending on the zones of Florence and the days. These parking spaces are easy to recognize because they are marked with blue stripes, and payment is managed and regulated by the Infrastructure Department for Roads and Mobility of the Municipality of Florence.

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Blue parking stripe payment methods in Florence

You can pay for blue parking stripes in Florence in various ways:

using parking meters (you can pay with cash or card);
purchasing a monthly, quarterly or annual subscription;
using the Telepass App

If you use the parking meter to purchase parking in blue stripes, it's essential to clearly display the ticket inside your car. If you use the Telepass app, download the voucher to display on your dashboard.

How much blue stripe parking costs in Florence

In Florence, blue stripes are part of the Parking Control Zones (ZCS), which are located outside the Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) of the historic center. These are the rates:

ZCS 1: first hour €2.40; second hour and subsequent: €3.00 per hour;
ZCS 2-3-4-5: first hour €1.00; second hour and subsequent: €2.00 per hour.

Remember that the cost may vary depending on the zone, day and time when you park, so always check the vertical signage closest to your blue stripe parking spot.

Discover the cost of blue stripes also in Rome and Bologna.

Blue stripe parking hours in Florence

In Florence, blue stripe parking spaces are divided into:

mixed parking spaces (free for residents and paid for others): Monday to Saturday from 8:00 AM to midnight;
quick rotation parking spaces (paid for everyone): Monday to Saturday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Pay attention to the signs to clearly distinguish which type of blue stripes you're parking in.

Parking is free on Sundays and public holidays.

Who gets free blue stripe parking in Florence

In Florence, blue stripe parking is free if you fall into these categories:

residents domiciled in ZCS areas (who also have access to free white stripe spaces);
disabled people with a permit;
people providing home care to non-self-sufficient individuals or children under 10 years old residing in the ZCS;
maintenance companies, auto repair services, and personal care professionals;
pregnant women and families with children up to 2 years old;
NHS-affiliated general practitioners (MMG) and pediatricians (PLS) with a permit;
institutional entities (Card E).

Remember to display your permit or windshield sticker, which can be requested on the Servizi alla Strada spa website in the ZCS - Permits section.

Free blue stripe parking for electric and hybrid cars: rules in Florence

If you own an electric or hybrid car and are a resident in the Municipality of Florence, parking in blue stripes in all ZCS (Controlled Parking Zones) is free. Always display a copy of your vehicle registration showing your residence and the type of engine in your vehicle.

However, if the electric or hybrid car is registered to non-residents, parking is paid but at a 50% reduced price after registering your license plate.

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