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Parking in blue-lined spaces in Rome

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

Come funziona la sosta sulle strisce blu a Roma

The blue parking spaces in Rome indicate regulated parking areas where payment of an hourly rate established by the Municipality is required. The service management is entrusted to ATAC S.p.A. and Roma Mobilità, which define zones, rates and payment methods. The parking areas are easily recognizable thanks to the blue stripes on the asphalt and vertical signage, which shows times, amounts and any restrictions.

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Come pagare le strisce blu a Roma

In Rome, it is possible to pay for parking in different ways: through ATAC parking meters, through official apps, or with Telepass. The rates remain the same regardless of the payment method chosen, but some tools make the operation quicker and more convenient.

Telepass App

With the Telepass app you can pay for blue-striped parking zones in Rome without searching for a parking meter and without paper tickets. Payment is made entirely from your smartphone and is automatically added to your monthly Telepass services summary.

The app allows you to:

  • Identify the pricing zone.
  • Start and stop your parking session.
  • Pay only for actual minutes used.
  • Manage multiple registered vehicles.

ATAC Parking Meters: how they work

The parking meters installed by ATAC are present in many areas of the city and allow you to pay easily:

  • With coins, purchasing a paper ticket.
  • With bank cards, via contactless POS.
  • With integrated app, by scanning the QR code on the parking meter.

In this case, is it necessary to display the paper ticket?

  • Yes, if you pay with coins or card, the ticket must be displayed on the dashboard.
  • If you pay via app, instead, verification occurs through license plate reading and no ticket is needed.

App ATAC

ATAC Sosta: allows you to start parking, manage time, end early and pay only for the actual minutes used.

The app works through license plate recognition, so there's no need to display a physical ticket. This method is particularly useful in high-turnover areas or where parking meters are less available.

How much do the blue parking stripes cost in Rome

The blue parking stripe rates in Rome vary according to the zone and parking area: central zones and areas within the ZTL (Limited Traffic Zones) have slightly higher costs, while in outer areas the rates are lower. Discounted options, subscriptions, and time-based rates designed for short stays are also available.

Ordinary hourly rate

  • Circa 1,00 € l’ora nelle aree fuori ZTL.
  • Circa 1,20 € l’ora nelle zone entro le ZTL o in aree centrali ad alta domanda.

Discounted rates

  • €0.20 per 15 minutes, ideal for short stops or quick errands.
  • In some areas, hourly packages or micro-rates are available to encourage vehicle turnover.

Indicative monthly subscription

  • About 70.00 € per month for those who need to park regularly in the paid areas managed by ATAC.

Special rates and subscriptions for blue parking zones in Rome

Resident / discounted subscriptions

  • I residenti possono richiedere permessi di sosta che consentono di parcheggiare nel proprio settore a condizioni agevolate.
  • Le tariffe cambiano in base al Municipio e al tipo di autorizzazione.

Subscriptions for workers / long-term

  • Available for those who use their car daily for work and need to park in specific areas.
  • Allow for significant savings compared to the standard hourly rate.

Short-term / rotating parking

  • In many areas of the city center, short-term parking is in effect, with rates charged by the minute or in 15-minute blocks.
  • The goal is to encourage vehicle turnover and reduce prolonged occupation of parking spaces in the busiest areas.

Blue parking zone hours in Rome

The blue parking zone hours in Rome vary depending on the area and type of zone. In general, parking is paid during the day on weekdays, while during evening hours and on holidays there may be free parking periods. The exact schedule always depends on the vertical signage present at the location.

Hours of the Center and Semi-center

  • Nelle zone più centrali e nelle aree ad alta domanda la sosta è di solito a pagamento dalle 8:00 alle 19:00.
  • Alcune strade centrali e aree vicine alle ZTL possono estendere il pagamento anche al sabato o in fasce serali, in base alla regolamentazione ATAC.

Opening Hours for the Periphery

  • In peripheral areas, the hours are often less strict, with payment limited to weekdays and reduced time slots.
  • In many outer neighborhoods, payment ends in the late afternoon.

Opening Hours for the Periphery

  • High turnover areas: may have more dynamic rates and stricter hours, often with short-term parking that cannot be extended.
  • Hospital zones: hours tend to be more extended to ensure greater vehicle turnover.
  • Schools: some areas around educational institutions may follow specific schedules to manage student arrivals and departures.

Parking on holidays

In some central areas and high-traffic zones, parking may remain paid even on holidays, especially near Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL), historic centers, hospitals, and tourist attractions.

In most peripheral and semi-central areas, parking in blue-lined spaces is free on holidays and during evening hours. It is also common to find free parking during nighttime hours.

Free blue parking zones in Rome: who is eligible

In Rome, certain categories are entitled to free parking on blue lines, while others can access forms of partial concessions. The exemptions are designed to ensure access to essential services and to support the mobility of residents or specific professional activities.

Vehicles for people with disabilities

  • Vehicles displaying the CUDE badge can park for free in paid parking areas.
  • The license plate must be registered on the Municipality portal to facilitate digital checks.

Service vehicles with total exemption

  • Forze dell’ordine.
  • Vigili del fuoco.
  • Veicoli di emergenza e soccorso.
  • Protezione Civile.
  • Enti istituzionali impegnati in attività operative.

La gratuità è valida solo durante lo svolgimento di servizi istituzionali.

Partial exemptions or concessions

  • Residenti: chi vive in un’area regolamentata può richiedere un permesso di settore, che consente di sostare gratuitamente o a tariffe ridotte nelle strade vicine alla propria abitazione. La gratuità vale solo all’interno del proprio settore.
  • Medici e assistenti domiciliari: medici in servizio (MMG, PLS) e operatori che prestano assistenza a domicilio possono usufruire di soste gratuite temporanee. L’autorizzazione è valida solo durante il servizio e deve essere esposta o registrata.
  • Enti e servizi pubblici: alcuni veicoli appartenenti a enti sanitari, amministrazioni pubbliche o servizi essenziali possono sostare gratuitamente quando impegnati in attività operative.

Strisce blu a Roma: sono gratis per auto elettriche e ibride?

The city of Rome provides specific benefits for low or zero emission vehicles. The rules are updated periodically and distinguish between electric cars and hybrid cars based on environmental category.

Electric cars

Le auto 100% elettriche possono sostare gratuitamente in molte aree con strisce blu. Attenzione: la gratuità è riconosciuta solo se il veicolo è registrato nel portale del Comune o su ATAC Sosta.

In questo caso, non è necessario un contrassegno cartaceo: basta la registrazione della targa, che permette i controlli digitali. Le agevolazioni, però, possono essere soggette a scadenza o rinnovo annuale.

Hybrid cars

Free parking is no longer extended to all hybrid vehicles. Now, in fact, the benefits depend on the environmental category, emissions, and hybrid class (full hybrid, plug-in hybrid, mild hybrid): only the most environmentally virtuous vehicles can have access to reductions or special permits.

Free blue parking zones in Rome: who is eligible

Blue parking zones are widespread in many areas of the city and follow the tariff division defined by ATAC and Roma Mobilità. Central areas have a higher concentration of regulated parking, while as you move toward the outskirts, paid parking areas become less frequent and are often connected to public transportation services, hospitals, or university campuses.

Official division of fare zones (ATAC + Roma Mobilità)

ATAC and Roma Mobilità organize the city into areas with different rates and rules:

  • Historic center and ZTL areas: higher density of blue parking spaces and greater demand for rotation.
  • Semi-center: extensive presence of blue parking spaces, often near commercial areas, offices, and metro stations.
  • Periphery: more variable presence, generally concentrated near healthcare facilities, universities, and public transport interchange hubs.

The official map of tariff zones is available on the ATAC website in the parking section.

Areas with greater presence of regulated parking

Some areas of Rome have a particularly high number of paid parking spaces:

  • Historic center and ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone): Campo de' Fiori, Trastevere, Monti, Prati, Esquilino.
  • Semi-central areas: San Giovanni, Testaccio, Ostiense, Tiburtina, Nomentana, Flaminio.
  • University and hospital areas: Policlinico Umberto I, Tor Vergata, San Camillo, Fatebenefratelli, La Sapienza.
  • Transport hubs: Termini, Tiburtina, Anagnina, Laurentina, Battistini, Magliana.

In these areas, parking demand is high and regulation helps ensure greater vehicle turnover.

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Frequently asked questions about blue parking zones in Rome

Rates vary by zone: €1.00 per hour outside the Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL) and €1.20 per hour in central areas or within the ZTL. Reduced rates of €0.20 for 15 minutes are also available in high turnover areas.

You can pay with ATAC parking meters (coins or card), through the ATAC Sosta app or partner apps like MyCicero, or directly with Telepass, which allows you to start, extend or end parking from your phone without a paper ticket.

Only if you pay via parking meter using coins or card.
If you use a digital app like ATAC Sosta, MyCicero or Telepass, verification occurs through license plate reading and no ticket is required.

In many peripheral and semi-central areas, parking is free on holidays and during night hours. In central areas, near Limited Traffic Zones (ZTL), tourist attractions or hospitals, payment may remain active even on holidays: it is essential to check the vertical signage.

The following are entitled to complete exemption:

  • Vehicles with CUDE badge (disability).
  • Vehicles of law enforcement, fire brigade, emergency services, and Civil Protection.
  • Certain electric or low-emission hybrid vehicles registered with the Municipality.
  • Vehicles of public entities and services engaged in operational activities.

  • 100% electric cars can park for free if they register their license plate on the Municipality portal or through ATAC Sosta.
  • Hybrid cars no longer have complete free parking: only models with high environmental category can obtain reductions or special permits.

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