Stress-free Parking in Palma

On a motorcycle or scooter you’re more flexible in Palma than by car – including when it comes to parking. Here you’ll find out where you can leave your two-wheeler, where it costs anything and what to watch out for.

Apps can make parking in Palma much easier – for example, if you want to find a free parking space, book a space in advance or pay for parking directly via your smartphone. This saves time and makes your stay much more relaxed.

You can park your motorhome or camper van in all regular public car parks in Palma, provided this is not explicitly prohibited by corresponding signs. Spending the night in your vehicle is also permitted. However, any kind of “camping behaviour” is prohibited, such as setting up tables and chairs in front of your vehicle or extending an awning.

Electric vehicles with the blue environmental badge “0 Emisiones” can park for free in Palma’s blue-marked ORA zones on the street. In addition, there are no time limits for these vehicles, and a ticket from the parking ticket machine is not required.

Directly opposite the terminal is Palma airport’s parking garage, where you can park for a short stay or by the day. Here you can find the current parking charges.

If you want to get an overview of the parking situation in Palma, here you will find the most important figures and facts on car parks, parking garages, capacities, rates and operators in the island’s capital.

There are a few hotels right in the centre of Palma that offer their own parking. This might be just what you’re looking for if you’re planning a Palma trip with an overnight stay.

Everything you need to know about the low emission zone in Palma: affected area (with map), access rules, parking, fines, exceptions – and what to consider with rental cars or foreign vehicles.

The short-term parking at Palma de Mallorca Airport is perfect if you want to drop off or pick up someone quickly. You can also park here for free for 10 minutes!

When it comes to road traffic in and around Palma, people often refer to “the Avenidas” or “the Avingudes.” This usually means the inner city ring road, which surrounds Palma’s historic old town in a semi-circular shape.

The prices for Palma’s many car parks and underground garages vary depending on location and operator – from centrally located parking options in the heart of the city to more affordable ones a little further out.

If you’re driving a taller vehicle in Palma and want to park in a car park or underground garage, every centimetre can matter. Here you can see where your SUV, camper van, VW bus, minibus or a vehicle with a roof box, roof rack or roof lights will fit.

A practical service offered by the city of Palma: Park & Ride car parks let you leave your vehicle outside the city centre free of charge and continue your journey by public transport. That means a stress-free arrival – without having to drive around full car parks or pay high parking fees.

So what’s what? Getting confused or not sure what these terms mean? Here’s a short and simple explanation of the most common street name terms you’ll come across in Palma.

Anyone driving their own car or a rental car in Palma should definitely stick to the parking rules – because illegal parking or overstaying your paid time can quickly become expensive.

Here you’ll find all the car parks in Palma where you can book or reserve a parking space online in advance. You can make your booking or reservation directly on the operators’ official websites.

Parking in Palma can turn into an expensive little adventure – especially if you’re planning to spend a few hours or the whole day in Mallorca’s capital. Those euros add up quickly... and let’s be honest, you’d probably rather spend them on a good meal or a cold drink :)

If you’re planning to spend several hours – or even the whole day – in Palma but don’t want to spend a fortune on parking, these three car parks are perfect.

In many parts of Palma you’ll find blue parking zones – these are parking spaces marked with blue lines. Parking here is subject to a fee, payable at the parking ticket machines clearly visible along the roadside.

Whether intentional or accidental – entering an ACIRE zone without authorisation will automatically result in a fine. Cameras record all vehicles around the clock.

If you’re driving in Palma, you should know what the coloured markings on streets and in parking areas mean – they indicate whether, and for how long, you’re allowed to park.