Parking in Pardubice
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Pay for parking Or read the zone guide firstPardubice has 2 paid parking zones. The historic center costs CZK 30/h, the wider center CZK 15/h.
Zones and prices in Pardubice
Prices and hours are indicative. Always verify on the street sign or in the official app before paying.
Parking zone map
Markers are approximate zone centers. Exact boundaries are on the operator's map or the street signs.
How to pay for parking in Pardubice
Tips for drivers in Pardubice
Finding a spot in the center
Free spots in the center of Pardubice are hardest to find between 10:00 and 16:00. Arrive early in the morning or after 18:00. If you are staying longer than an hour, a covered parking garage often beats the street zone on price — with no clamp risk and a guaranteed spot.
Common mistakes that get you clamped
- Wrong zone in the app. Zones follow streets, not the lines you see on the map — always check the sign next to your actual parking spot for the zone code.
- Paying late. Payment must be active the moment enforcement checks your plate. Paying five minutes after you park may already be too late.
- Letting the session expire. Turn on the app notification and extend remotely before your time runs out.
- Parking in resident-only zones. Purple (Prague) or blue resident zones are often off-limits for visitors regardless of payment.
P+R — park cheaply on the edge of town
The cheapest way to park in Pardubice is a P+R ("Park and Ride") lot on the city edge — leave the car there and continue by public transport. Usually free or a symbolic daily fee. Look for blue "P+R" road signs or check Mapy.cz.
If you get clamped
Never try to remove the clamp yourself. Call the number on the notice behind your wiper and wait by the car — a patrol removes it after you settle the fine, usually within 30–60 minutes. See our full guide: fines & wheel clamps.