Parking near the Eiffel Tower is among the most expensive in Paris: the closest covered Saba Pullman starts at €4.50 / $4.90 per hour and €38 / $41 per day. Standard street stripes within 800 m cost €4 / $4.35 per hour (free Sundays + August). The Crit'Air sticker is mandatory weekdays 08:00-20:00 — pre-2011 diesels are banned. For day visitors, the smartest combination is Saba Pullman or Indigo Bourdonnais pre-booked online (saves 30-40 %), or a Metro 6 / Metro 8 station park-and-ride further out.
The Eiffel Tower sits in the 7th arrondissement of Paris — one of the densest, most regulated parking zones in the city. Standard Paris-wide rules apply: blue stripes paid (€4 / $4.35 per hour), max 6 hours daily, free Sundays + August. Yellow stripes = tow zone. Crit'Air sticker mandatory weekdays in central Paris.
| Zone | Sign | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard stripes (7e) | P + meter | €4 / $4.35 hour | Max 6 h, free Sundays + August |
| Residential | Resident-only | €1.50 / $1.65 hour (visitors limited) | Higher rate, limited spaces |
| Covered car parks | P sign | €4.50-5.50 / $4.90-6 hour | Saba, Indigo — €30-42 / $33-46 day |
| Yellow stripes | Yellow | Tow zone | €135 / $147 + tow |
Underground under Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel hotel, 3-minute walk to the tower. Pre-book on Parclick for the best rate (counter is 30-40 % more). 24/7 covered, EV charging, security.
Underground at Av. de la Bourdonnais, 6 minutes' walk to the Eiffel Tower. Slightly cheaper daily rate than Saba Pullman.
Underground at Quai Branly, 7 minutes' walk to the tower (via the river). Combine with a Musée du Quai Branly visit.
Underground on Av. Joseph Bouvard, 4 minutes' walk through the Champ de Mars gardens to the tower. Useful for groups with kids.
Free street parking in the 15th around Convention or Lourmel (Metro 12, 8 stops to Bir-Hakeim near the tower). Limited spaces but free in low season.
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Eiffel Tower-area parking, May 2026
Genuinely free white-stripe parking doesn't exist in the 7th arrondissement. Three strategies:
All paid stripes in Paris are FREE on Sundays year-round AND throughout August. Just watch the 6-hour daily limit.
Park free in the 15th around Convention or Lourmel residential streets. Metro 12 takes you to Bir-Hakeim (2-min walk to Eiffel Tower) in 12 minutes.
Park free at Porte de Versailles or further out, RER C to Champ de Mars Tour Eiffel station (5 min walk to the tower).
Most popular French app. Register, link plate, pay by the minute. Available in English. Service fee €0.15 / $0.16 per session.
City's own app, no service fee, French-only interface.
Card or contactless only since 2017 — no cash. Take the receipt and display on dashboard.
| Violation | Detail | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| No ticket on paid stripes | Visible on dashboard | €35-75 / $38-82 |
| No Crit'Air sticker | Weekday 08-20 in central Paris | €68-135 / $74-147 |
| Yellow stripes (loading) | Even briefly | €135 / $147 + tow |
| Tour bus zone (Eiffel area) | Reserved for tour coaches | €135 / $147 + tow |
| Over 6-hour daily limit | Even with valid ticket | €35-75 / $38-82 |
Saba Pullman or Vinci Champ de Mars — €13-18 / $14-20 for 3 hours.
Pre-book Indigo Bourdonnais (€32 / $35 day for unlimited stay).
Saba Pullman or Saba Quai Branly daily rate.
Park free on any blue stripe. Hard to beat.
Use the Champ de Mars edge briefly — but expect parking attendants in summer.
From January 2026 Paris extended its ZFE to include pre-2011 diesels (previously pre-2006). Saba Pullman added 80 EV charging stations in February 2026. PayByPhone added Apple Wallet support across all Paris zones.
Saba Pullman Eiffel Tower, 3 minutes' walk to the tower. €4.50 / $4.90 per hour, €38 / $41 per day. Pre-book online for 30-40 % savings.
Not in the immediate area on weekdays. Free options: any paid stripe is free Sundays year-round and throughout August. Or park free in the 15th around Convention / Lourmel and take Metro 12.
Yes — mandatory weekdays 08:00-20:00 in central Paris. Pre-2011 diesels and pre-2006 petrols banned. Apply free at certificat-air.gouv.fr 30 days before your trip.
Indigo Bourdonnais at €32 / $35 per day, 6 minutes' walk to the Eiffel Tower. Vinci Champ de Mars is similar at €34 / $37.
Yes — Paris paid stripes are free throughout August (the city's summer-holiday tradition). The 6-hour daily limit and yellow zones still apply.
Yes — the Av. Joseph Bouvard edge is generally tolerated for 5-minute drop-offs but watch for the strict “no stopping” signs. After that move to a paid lot.
Disclosure: we earn a small commission if you book through our partner Parclick at no extra cost to you. Information verified 19 May 2026 against City of Paris (paris.fr), Saba France, Indigo Park and Vinci Park.
