Park and ride
If you come by car we advise you to use the free P+R carparks.
The P+R carpark of Flanders Expo (capacity of 2830 vehicles during the Ghent festivities) is the most convenient because tram T1 runs 24 hours a day and takes you to the city center.
City centre
If you do want to drive to the city centre with your car we advise you to switch off your GPS and to follow the local traffic signs.
Keep in mind that most of the overground parking lots in the city centre are reserved for residents of Ghent (those places are indicated with a sign that says “bewoners” and/or “residents”)
Also keep in mind that most of the paid parking sites are almost immediately full because of the high demand.
The occupancy rate of the parking lots can be found on this website.
General information can be found on the website of Visit Gent.
Low emission zone: check your car
To improve air quality, Ghent’s inner city (the area within the ring road) is a low emission zone. Before coming to Ghent, always check if your car is allowed to enter the LEZ op www.lez.gent.
Permitted vehicles with a foreign number plate are required to register. (except for Dutch vehicles) You can register your vehicle with the online tool. online tool. It's free of charge!
Always check your vehicle in advance to avoid a fine!
Reduced mobility
We provide additional parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility (holders of a parking card) at the edge of the Festivity Zone: at Henegouwenstraat, Steendam, Poel, Baudelostraat, Baudelokaai en Ferdinand Lousbergskaai
Download the map with parking spaces for persons with reduced mobility ((holders of a parking card).
