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Parking in Toulouse: Guide 2026

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Toulouse, France's pink city, has tight central parking with rotative zones and underground garages. Visitor zones 2 euros / hour, central garages 3-4 / hour with daily caps 18-25 euros. Free P+R lots on outskirts plus tram into centre.

Understanding Toulouse parking

Toulouse uses three rotative zones (red/orange/green) plus a P+R network.

ZoneHoursRateMax stay
Red (centre)Mon-Sat 09:00-19:002 / hour3.5 hours
Orange (mid)Mon-Sat 09:00-19:001.20 / hour5 hours
Green (outer)Mon-Sat 09:00-19:000.60 / hour9 hours
Garage24/73-4 / hour, 18-25 / dayVarious
P+R + tram24/72.40 / day all includedOutskirts
Sundays free in rotative zones; garages stay paid 365 days.

Scan cars enforce; FPS fine 75 euros.

Best parking in Toulouse

Five central options.

Indigo CapitoleMost central

Underground at Place du Capitole.

3.50 / hour, 25 / dayPlace du Capitole
Vinci CarmesClosest to Garonne

Underground 4 min walk to Garonne river.

3 / hour, 22 / dayPlace des Carmes
Q-Park EsquirolCheaper

Underground 6 min walk to centre.

2.80 / hour, 20 / dayPlace Esquirol
Indigo Compans CaffarelliTrain station

Underground at Compans Caffarelli train station.

2.50 / hour, 18 / dayCompans Caffarelli
P+R + tramBest for tourists

Free P+R on outskirts plus tram included for 2.40 euros / day.

2.40 / day inclusiveVarious P+R sites

Daily comparison (drive-up vs Parclick)

  • P+R + tram: 2.40 / day
  • Compans Caffarelli: 18 / 11 pre-booked
  • Esquirol: 20 / 12 pre-booked
  • Carmes: 22 / 13 pre-booked
  • Capitole: 25 / 15 pre-booked

Operator ratings

  • Indigo Capitole: 4.0 / 5
  • Vinci Carmes: 4.1 / 5
  • Q-Park Esquirol: 4.0 / 5
  • Compans Caffarelli: 4.2 / 5
  • P+R: 4.5 / 5
Book a Toulouse garage: we use Parclick for central garages. Free cancellation 48h before.

Free parking

P+R + tram is the smart tourist option.

P+R Argoulets

Free + tram T1, 12 min to centre.

P+R Borderouge

Free + metro line A, 10 min to centre.

P+R Basso Cambo

Free + metro A, 15 min to centre.

P+R + tram saves 15+ euros versus central garage.

Paying for parking

Toulouse uses PayByPhone, Whoosh and EasyPark.

PayByPhone

Official Toulouse app. License-plate based.

Whoosh and EasyPark

Both work with small surcharge.

Card meters

Updated horodateurs take cards and contactless.

Rules and fines

ViolationFine 2026
Forfait Post-Stationnement75 euros
Disabled bay135 + tow
Bus lane135 euros

Parking by area

Capitole

Indigo Capitole.

Carmes / Garonne

Vinci Carmes.

Train station

Compans Caffarelli.

Outskirts

P+R + tram.

Practical tips

  • Use P+R + tram for day visit (2.40 / day)
  • Pre-book Parclick
  • Download PayByPhone
  • Photograph ticket
  • Don't skip ticket – 75 euros FPS
  • Don't park in résident zones
  • Don't leave bags visible

2026 update

Toulouse kept FPS at 75 euros. P+R + tram still 2.40 / day.

FAQ

P+R + tram at 2.40 / day inclusive. Pre-booked garage from 11 / day.

3.50 / hour, 25 / day drive-up. Pre-booked: 15.

Park free at P+R, ticket includes round-trip tram/metro for 2.40 / day.

PayByPhone (official), Whoosh, EasyPark.

Yes in rotative zones. Garages paid.

Yes garages 24/7.

Before-you-park

  • P+R + tram for day visit
  • Pre-book central if needed
  • Download PayByPhone
  • Avoid résident zones

Disclosure: Auto Jardim earns commission via Parclick.

Fact-checked: Verified 25 April 2026 against Mairie de Toulouse and Parclick.

Primary sources: Mairie de Toulouse, Indigo, Vinci Park, Q-Park, PayByPhone, Parclick.

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