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.
Toulouse uses three rotative zones (red/orange/green) plus a P+R network.
| Zone | Hours | Rate | Max stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red (centre) | Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00 | 2 / hour | 3.5 hours |
| Orange (mid) | Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00 | 1.20 / hour | 5 hours |
| Green (outer) | Mon-Sat 09:00-19:00 | 0.60 / hour | 9 hours |
| Garage | 24/7 | 3-4 / hour, 18-25 / day | Various |
| P+R + tram | 24/7 | 2.40 / day all included | Outskirts |
Scan cars enforce; FPS fine 75 euros.
Five central options.
Underground at Place du Capitole.
Underground 4 min walk to Garonne river.
Underground 6 min walk to centre.
Underground at Compans Caffarelli train station.
Free P+R on outskirts plus tram included for 2.40 euros / day.
P+R + tram is the smart tourist option.
Free + tram T1, 12 min to centre.
Free + metro line A, 10 min to centre.
Free + metro A, 15 min to centre.
Toulouse uses PayByPhone, Whoosh and EasyPark.
Official Toulouse app. License-plate based.
Both work with small surcharge.
Updated horodateurs take cards and contactless.
| Violation | Fine 2026 |
|---|---|
| Forfait Post-Stationnement | 75 euros |
| Disabled bay | 135 + tow |
| Bus lane | 135 euros |
Indigo Capitole.
Vinci Carmes.
Compans Caffarelli.
P+R + tram.
Toulouse kept FPS at 75 euros. P+R + tram still 2.40 / day.
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.
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.
