Paris Gare Montparnasse parking is among the most expensive in the city – underground garages run 4-6 euros per hour with daily caps around 32-38 euros. Plan ahead: pre-book a Q-Park or Saemes garage on Parclick to halve the day rate, or use the Vélib bike system from a more affordable Paris peripheral garage. This 2026 guide pulls live rates from Saemes Paris, Q-Park and Indigo.
Paris uses the rotating “rotative” zone system in central districts. Around Gare Montparnasse the parking is mostly garage-based.
| Zone | Hours | Rate | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visiteur (centre) | Mon-Sat 09:00-20:00 | 4 euros / hour | 6 hours |
| Résident only | 24/7 | Tourists not allowed | N/A |
| Pay garage | 24/7 | 4-6 euros / hour, 32-38 / day | No limit |
| Vélib bike rental | 24/7 | 5 euros / day | No limit |
Enforcement uses scan cars; the Paris ZTL was being expanded in 2025-2026.
Three central garages within 5 minutes walk to Gare Montparnasse.
Underground directly under the train station. 2 minutes walk to platforms. Card-only, 24/7.
4 minutes walk to Gare Montparnasse. Pre-book on Parclick to halve daily rate.
Underground 6 minutes walk south of Montparnasse. Cheaper than Saemes but slightly further.
Larger open-air garage 7 minutes walk to station. Good for SUVs (height limit 2.10 m).
Free street parking near Gare Montparnasse is essentially impossible. Three peripheral options.
Free street parking around the Bois. 35 minutes by metro to Montparnasse.
Some streets along the Boulevard Périphérique have free parking.
Park elsewhere and use Vélib (5 euros / day for unlimited 30-minute trips). Health bonus.
Paris uses PayByPhone (official), Whoosh, and EasyPark.
Official Paris parking app. License-plate based, no surcharge.
Both work in visiteur zones with small surcharge.
Updated horodateurs take cards and contactless. Coins phasing out.
| Violation | Fine 2026 |
|---|---|
| Expired ticket (Forfait Post-Stationnement) | 75 euros |
| No ticket | 75 euros |
| Disabled bay misuse | 135 euros + tow |
| Bus lane (couloir bus) | 135 euros |
Saemes Gare Montparnasse is closest. Pre-book for big savings.
Indigo Maine Quinet or Q-Park Edgar Quinet.
Q-Park Edgar Quinet is right next door.
Saemes or Q-Park Saint-Placide, then 15 minutes walk east.
Paris raised the FPS (post-stationnement fee) from 50 to 75 euros for centre district zones in 2026. Saemes raised Gare Montparnasse hourly rate to 5.50 euros.
Indigo Maine Quinet at 30 / day or 17 pre-booked. Outside Paris: Bois de Vincennes free + metro.
Drive-up: 5.50 euros / hour, 38 / day. Pre-booked on Parclick: about 22 / day.
Realistically no. Use peripheral free parking + metro / Vélib for day visits.
PayByPhone app (official), Whoosh or EasyPark, or card meters. Coins are phasing out.
Yes, all garages 24/7. Pre-booked overnight rates from about 22 euros via Parclick.
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Fact-checked: Rates and fines verified 25 April 2026 against Mairie de Paris, Saemes, Q-Park, Indigo, Parclick.
Primary sources: Mairie de Paris, Saemes, Q-Park, Indigo, PayByPhone, Parclick, on-site verification April 2026.
