✈️Cheap parking in Rennes: where to park in Rennes?

Cheap parking in Rennes: where to park in Rennes. Discover all the useful information to find cheap parking in Rennes

Can you already imagine yourself spilling your guts on "Rue de la Soif" after tasting a mythical "galette-saucisse" (sausage cake)? Are you already planning your journey in the footsteps of Breton legends, in the heart of the charms of Vieux-Rennes strewn with half-timbered houses and medieval buildings? In the meantime, are you dreaming of your escapades in the surroundings of Saint-Malo or in the forest of Brocéliande?

But above all, where to park in Rennes? Indeed, if you have decided to enjoy Rennes and its region, the car allows you great freedom and autonomy. Where can you find cheap parking in Rennes and is it even possible to park for free? Here is a little practical guide that will allow you to leave your car peacefully aside during your stay.

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Parking in Rennes: parking in the street with payment

Leaving your car on the street, while paying, is one of the first options for parking in Rennes. Almost all places are regulated. Choose well among the places with a marking on the ground.

Street parking is paid from Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm. However, it is free on Sundays and public holidays. To park in Rennes, drivers can choose between three tariff zones:

Red zone for the hyper centre: the town hall imposes a time limit on parking in the heart of the city: 4 hours for a rate of 34€ . Otherwise, charge €2 for the first hour and an additional €1 for the next twenty-five minutes. After 1h25, add 1€ every five minutes.
Green zone on the outskirts: here, the maximum parking time is 6h15. You then pay 24€. That's €1.09 per hour. Beyond 2h45 of parking, the price is 1€ for every ten minutes.
Blue zone: some neighbourhoods are very popular for their shops and require a good rotation. In the blue zones, parking can only last a maximum of 1h30. You must put down a disc justifying the time of your arrival.

To park in Rennes and pay your ticket, nothing could be easier thanks to the connected parking meters. The intuitive touch screen guides you while you just have to type in your number plate. Indicate the precise duration of your parking.

Payments can then be made in cash or by credit card. In addition, the Woosh application allows you to pay directly with your phone. The perfect way to extend your parking time remotely or not to chase after the parking meter...

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Cheap parking in Rennes: park on the street for free

Free places in the city centre of Rennes are extremely rare and are taken over by the locals. Nevertheless, free parking in the street is still possible, if you are lucky or an early riser:

At thebottom of the Place des Lices : parking open from 4am to 9pm.
Around the old Saint Etienne, in the heart of the city centre
Rue Ange Blaize and Rue Ginguené, close to the station
Rue des fougères, a few free places in the middle of the blue zone
Around the Villejean-University campus

Cheap parking in Rennes? Park and ride parks are at the top of the podium! Parking is free in itself. Reserved for travellers using the transport network, you are simply required to go to the city centre by metro or bus (ten minute journey).

In addition, these car parks are guarded and open from 5am to 1am or 2am. Rennes has five park-and-ride facilities, strategically located to provide access to the historic centre :

Villejean-University: Rue d'Alsace
J.F. Kennedy: Boulevard d'Anjou
La Poterie : Rue Emile Littré
Henri Fréville: Boulevard Henri Fréville
Les Préales : Avenue des Préales

Parking in Rennes in a secure paying car park

To park in Rennes, near the historic centre, without risking a fine or if you are allergic to public transport, paid and guarded car parks are still ideal. Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, this is even the most profitable option for a longer stay. Twelve car parks are at your disposal. The day costs an average of 20 to 30€ depending on the car park:

South Station: Rue Quineleu and Rue de l'Alma
De Gaulle-Gare: Rue d'Isly and Rue Yvonne Jean-Haffen
Colombier: Rue Plélo, Rue du Puits Mauger and Rue du Capitaine Maignan
Arsenal : Boulevard de la Tour and Rue Pierre Abélard
Chézy-Dinan: Rue du Louis d'Or
Halles Centrales: Place Honoré Commeurec
Hoche : Place Hoche
Kennedy-Villejean : Rue du Bourbonnais
Kléber : Rue Kléber
Les Lices : Place des Lices
Naughty: Quai Duguay Trouin and Quai Lamennais
Effia North Station: Boulevard Solférino

Cheaper, some hotels also open their car parks. Rates are 20€ maximum per day. However, they are located further from the city centre: between one and five kilometres.