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Finding parking near Gelrode, Aarschot
Parking zones in Gelrode (Aarschot): free, paid, and the blue zone
If you’re looking for parking Gelrode, the fastest way to avoid tickets is to match your car to the correct street sign. In Aarschot (including Gelrode) you’ll mainly encounter paid parking, the blue zone, and free parking zones.
- Paid zone: mainly active 09:00–18:00 (except Sundays/public holidays and 11 July). You can park for a free 15 minutes by taking a free ticket. During school-time windows there’s also a free 1-hour slot (see FAQ).
- Blue zone: active 09:00–18:00 (same exclusions). Maximum 3 hours with a valid blue parking disk.
- Free zones: most other legal street parking spots are unlimited and free, unless signs state otherwise.
If you’re arriving during the 09:00–18:00 window and you see paid/blue signage, it can help to also check Mobypark for any future availability of private parking you could compare before you travel.
| Zone type | When it’s active | Limit / rule | What you need |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paid zone | 09:00–18:00 (except Sun/holidays & 11 July) | Follow the machine’s rules | Pay via the parking machine (and use the free 15-minute ticket if applicable) |
| Blue zone | 09:00–18:00 (except Sun/holidays & 11 July) | Max 3 hours | Display a valid blue parking disk |
| Free zone | Check signage (generally not restricted like paid/blue) | Usually unlimited | Nothing extra—unless a sign adds a rule |
Street parking rules: what to check before you leave the car
In Gelrode, the key is the physical signage on the spot. If you see a blue zone sign, you must use the blue disk and respect the 3-hour limit. If you see paid parking signage, use the parking machine rules for your duration. Don’t rely on map colors or parking apps—always follow the sign at the curb.
Also be careful with short-stay sensor-controlled places in Aarschot’s center area (near the Grote Markt / station area): if the time limit is exceeded (e.g., over 30 minutes), you may receive a €25 retribution.
Parking near Gelrode station (Wipstraat)
There’s practical parking right by the old station building on Wipstraat, for about twenty cars. The exact regime (free vs. paid, and any time limits) isn’t always clearly stated online, so check the signs on site before you park and plan to arrive earlier on busier days.
Overnight and longer stays
For overnight parking around Aarschot main station, NMBS-owned B-parkings are free between 19:00 and 07:00. Closer to Gelrode, the safest approach is to park only where the area is not marked as paid/blue and to respect any posted maximum times on the street itself.
Charging points and accessible parking
If you drive an EV or need charging, Aarschot lists charging locations that include Pastoor Dergentstraat (Gelrode). If you have a disabled parking card, you can park unlimited for free in Aarschot, including in blue and paid zones (when using the appropriate reserved/access arrangements).