Parking Tourist Information Centre - Visit Gent, Ghent

Looking for parking Tourist Information Centre - Visit Gent in Ghent? This area is all about getting the right rules (street zones, garages, and the LEZ) so you can park without stress—plus a reserved alternative you can book in advance.

Pre-book private parking near Visit Gent with Mobypark

If you want to skip the “find a space first” loop, Mobypark lets you book private parking spots that owners (often hotels, offices, driveways, or unused garages) don’t actively use every day. For city-centre arrival, that can be especially handy when street spaces are tight or access is complicated by car-free sections—often your host can manage access when you enter your license plate for the booking.

Central public garages and paid street parking can cost more during peak times (for example, some central garages are around €2.40/h and can reach around €24/day), so private pre-booking on Mobypark can be a practical way to reduce both time pressure and total cost—sometimes up to 60% cheaper, depending on your dates and the public option you would otherwise use.

Check Ghent’s low emission zone (LEZ) before you drive to the centre

Ghent’s city centre (inside the ring road) is a low emission zone. Most paid car parks sit inside the LEZ, so where you park affects whether your trip is compliant. If your vehicle is allowed but you don’t have a Belgian or Dutch number plate, you should still register to avoid a fine.

Some well-known car parks are outside the LEZ, but the simplest approach is planning early—if you want certainty about where you’ll park (instead of reacting to LEZ signage at the last minute), reserving a spot on Mobypark can help you commit to an option that fits your access plan.

Street parking around Korenmarkt and the city centre

In the centre, street parking is organized in tariff zones, and you must follow the rules for each zone (paid sessions, correct location, and any time limits shown on signage). This area also has car-free zones, so if you’re driving close to the pedestrian areas, rely on posted access rules—not GPS alone.

If you’re aiming to park close to the Visit Gent area, street availability can fluctuate during busy periods. When you want to avoid spending time searching for a zone-compliant space, comparing street options with a booked private spot on Mobypark is often the difference between arriving relaxed and circling for parking.

Residents with a domicile in a paid parking area can request a residents permit, which allows free street parking within their resident zone—this is useful for locals, but visitors should plan for paid street parking.

Central garages for short trips and longer hours

For many drivers, a parking garage is the most predictable public option. In the centre area you’ll commonly see garages such as the one beneath Kouter Square and central facilities on Korte Meer. Some central garages operate 24/7 and offer practical extras like charging points.

Two things to check before you commit: vehicle height limits (many central garages restrict heights, roughly in the 1.9–2.1 m range depending on the garage) and the fact that central hourly/day tariffs can add up quickly. If your priority is guaranteed parking rather than betting on street luck, a Mobypark booking can complement or replace a garage visit when you prefer certainty.

Park-and-ride (P+R) options outside the LEZ

If your car isn’t allowed in the LEZ, or you want to reduce risk, use a Park-and-Ride (P+R) outside the LEZ and continue by tram or bus. Public P+R options include places near Flanders Expo / The Loop (free parking; accessible via the E40 and served by tram/bus) and Arsenaal Gentbrugge (free parking, but with a height restriction of about 2.50 m).

That said, if you’d rather avoid transfers and park as close as possible to your destination, reserving a private spot on Mobypark can be a simpler “drive → park → go” route—especially when street parking is crowded.

Sunday and late-evening parking windows

Street pricing rules in Ghent can change on weekends. For example, day tickets are not available, and free parking applies during specific windows on Sundays and bank holidays (notably the evening-to-morning period). There can also be short free windows linked to ticket rules.

If you’re arriving during paid hours near the Visit Gent area, don’t assume you’ll be able to “wait for the free period.” Instead, compare street/garage costs with reserving a spot on Mobypark so you arrive with a parking plan already locked in. You’ll find key LEZ and free-window details in the FAQ.

How to book smoothly for your Visit Gent stop

• Use the search bar with the Tourist Information Centre - Visit Gent location and your arrival dates/times.
• If your car is taller than typical, double-check access constraints (many garages have height limits).
• If you’re driving into the city, plan around the LEZ—and reserve the parking that best matches your access route.