We work closely with the local government in Cologne so you can enjoy the privilege of free legal street parking all around the SHARE NOW Home Area in Cologne. A rule of thumb when you look for parking is to ask yourself: Would I leave my own car here?
You can park almost anywhere. But where can you stopover or end a trip?
Stopover in Home Area |
End trip in Home Area |
|
---|---|---|
Public parking Without parking meters |
✓ | ✓ |
Mixed parking Paid public, visitor parking |
✓ | ✓ |
Public parking With parking meters |
✓ Own parking disk needed and within time restrictions |
✓ |
Time-restricted parking Weekly markets, bus lanes, loading zones |
✓ Within time restrictions |
✓* |
Private parking garages and parking spaces With private parking fees |
✓ At your own cost Please follow local regulations ** |
No |
Private parking Supermarkets, companies, private property |
✓ Please follow local regulations |
No |
Residential parking For Residents only |
No | No |
*Ending your trip here is only allowed if you park the car 48 hours before time restrictions are effective.
**Except when there are car2go parking spots in the garage, e.g. Cologne/Bonn Airport P2.
Stopovers outside the business area:
The German Road Traffic Regulations (StVO) and, if applicable, the parking fee regulations of the respective city apply.
Looking for more information? We cover your most frequently asked questions in the FAQ.