Where to park in Krakow? - Locations, prices, practical tips

Visiting Krakow by car can be convenient, but finding a suitable place to park - especially close to the centre - can be a challenge. If you type in Google for keywords like "car park Krakow city centre", "where to park in Krakow near the market". or "cheap parking in Krakow", this article is for you.

We have put together a comprehensive guide to the most important locations, prices, hours of operation of parking zones and practical tips. You will also find out which car parks are available for cars, vans, electric cars, as well as motorbikes or campervans.

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Pay parking zone in Krakow - what do you need to know?

In Kraków there is Paid Parking Zone (SPP), which covers a significant area of the city centre, Kazimierz and parts of Podgórze.

🕒 Hours of operation:

• Monday - Saturday: 10:00-20:00
  
• Sundays and public holidays: free of charge (except for special events)
  

💰 Price list:

• Subzone A - 6 zł / hour
  
• Subzone B - 5 zł / hour
  
• Subzone C - 4 zł / hour
  

🔌 Free parking for electric cars - in each zone, without additional markings.

🅿️ Advice: Park according to the vertical and horizontal markings - in Krakow, it's easy to get fined and have your wheels blocked.

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Where to park in Krakow near the city centre?

1. Krakow Gallery + Krakow Railway Station

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💰 First 15 minutes for free, then:

• £7 up to 2h,
  
• PLN 10 each additional hour,
  
• PLN 80 daily fee.
  

🚘 For whom: cars, electric cars, motorbikes (dedicated zones).

🟢 24-hour, covered, secure parking - ideal for tourists who want to leave their car for the day and explore on foot.

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2. Parking lot at the National Museum - Mickiewicza Ave.

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💰 6 zł / hour

🚘 For whom: cars, tour buses (short-term only), bicycles.

🚶 10 minutes walk to Main Market Square. Quiet neighbourhood, often less crowded than Planty or Karmelicka Street.

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3. Autosave Parking - Industrial Street

📍 Location
💰 9 zł / hour

🚘 For whom: cars, vans, lorries.
🕒 Open 24 hours a day. Monitored entrance, no ban on larger vehicles - often chosen by couriers and companies.

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4 Starowislna car park

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💰 5 zł / 30 min, 90 zł / day

🚘 For whom: cars, cars with trailer (limited space), electric cars.

🚶 Close to Planty and Kazimierz. Proven location for those planning to explore on foot.

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5 Kazimierz Gallery

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• 1 hour free of charge for all
  
• 2h with receipt min. 40 zł
  
• 3h for Cinema City customers / gym
  

🚘 For whom: passenger cars. No entry of cars with LPG, motorbikes only with a designated space.
🕒 Ideal location for those planning a meal or shopping.

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6. unguarded car park - Karmelicka St.

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💰 8 zł / hour, 80 zł / day

🚘 For whom: cars. No supervision or security, but a good option for those looking for cheap parking close to Market Square.

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7 Jan Zamoyski car park - Old Podgórze

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💰 Usually £4-5 / h (depending on the day and zone)

🚘 For whom: cars, motorbikes, campervans (for short periods, no camping facilities)

🚶 To Wawel Castle and Kazimierz can be reached on foot over the Marszałek Józef Piłsudski Bridge.

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Free parking in Krakow - do they even exist?

Yes, but they are usually found outside the inner city, so consider getting there by public transport.

1. Park and Ride (P+R) Czerwone Maki

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💰 10 zł / day (includes unlimited MPK transport for 1 person)
🟢 With MPK, rail or city bike ticket -. free parking.

🚘 For whom: cars, vans, electric cars.
🚌 Direct connection to the centre of Krakow by tram or bus.

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2 Parking area at Bagry Reservoir

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💰 Free
🚘 For whom: cars, bicycles, motorbikes
🚶 Far from the centre, but ideal in good weather - you can leave your car and combine parking with relaxing by the water.

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Traficar system

If you use car hire for minutes (e.g. Traficar), you can benefit from a number of free places in zones A and B. These are marked on the app and do not require parking fees.

🚘 For whom: Traficar and other carsharing users.

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Parking on the main square - nearest locations

Want to park as close as possible to the main square? The best options are:

• Krakow Gallery - 10 minutes' walk
  
• National Museum - 10 minutes on foot along Avenues
  
• Starowislna - 15 minutes walk through Planty
  
• Carmelicka - 10 minutes to Szewska Street
  

🅿️ Please note: directly at the Market Square parking is only possible for residents, services and electric cars.

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For which vehicles is parking available?

Location	Personal.	Buses / vans	Motorbikes	Electric	Campers
Krakow Gallery	✅	❌	✅	✅	❌
Autosave Parking	✅	✅	❌	✅	✅ (briefly)
Starowislna	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌
National Museum	✅	✅ (short-term)	✅	✅	❌
Kazimierz Gallery	✅	❌	✅ (limited)	✅	❌
Carmelicka	✅	❌	❌	✅	❌
P+R Czerwone Maki	✅	✅	✅	✅	✅
Bagry Lagoon	✅	✅	✅	✅	❌

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Summary - Where is the best place to park in Krakow?

If you care about comfort and proximity to the centre, select:

• Krakow Gallery
  
• Starowislna
  
• Autosave Parking
  

If you are looking for cheap or free parking, bet on:

• P+R Czerwone Maki
  
• Carmelica
  
• Bagry
  

For those visiting Krakow for the whole day or weekend - 24h options, such as Starowislna i Krakow Gallery, will be the most practical.

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🎯 Looking for a downtown attraction after parking?

🚀 After parking in the centre of Krakow, it is worth visiting Pixel Planet - a state-of-the-art, interactive games zone located at 30 Market Square.
🎉 Or enter a world of illusion and adventure in the House of Attractions - 15 diverse attractions under one roof, right next to Grodzka and Floriańska Streets.

🅿️ Both locations are easily accessible from the car parks described above.