Parking in Rovinj

Rovinj is a small medieval town nestled on a peninsula, the central part of the city is designated as car-free. Despite the existence of several allocated parking lots, the town's dimensions don't quite align with the influx of annual visitors, leading to potential parking challenges in Rovinj.

The town is divided into four distinct zones, and although it might appear that these zones intertwine, it's important to note that Zone 1 offers fixed and more economical prices, while in Zones 2 and 3, rates tend to rise during the peak tourist season. Zone 4 emerges as the most cost-effective option during the summer months, although it's located farthest from the city centre.

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Finding a free parking spot can be an undertaking, though not an impossible one. It's advisable to keep an eye out for parking signage and refrain from parking in restricted areas, as vehicles parked in prohibited spaces could be subject to towing, necessitating a fine for retrieval.

There are many Rovinj Hotels and apartments with free parking !

Komunalni Servis LLC is responsible for the management of both gated and ungated paid parking lots in Rovinj. Among these, the largest gated parking facility is Valdibora, encompassing Velika and Mala Valdibora sections. Additional gated lots include Boksiti, Concetta, and Nova Hladnjača.

In addition to the gated parking areas mentioned earlier, KOMUNALNI SERVIS operates open-air parking lots, categorised into four zones: Zone 1, 2, 3, and 4. The outdoor lots are further classified as either permanent or seasonal parking spaces.

More about the different parking zones and parking prices in Rovinj can be found bellow.

Permanent parking lots, available year-round, are situated in streets such as Carducci, Istarska, Trg na Lokvi, O.V. Nazora, O.A. Negri, Fontana, M.Benussi, Fontera, Macanov prolaz (HEP), Braće Brajković, and "G. Paliaga. On the other hand, seasonal paid parking areas encompass Obala Nona, Vijenac braće Lorenzetto, D. Pergolis (Gimnazija), and Šetalište za Škarabu (Monvi).

Rovinj offers two designated parking zones in proximity to the old town, along with street parking options. The largest parking facility, Valdibora, is located north of the old town, serving as the nearest parking option to the historic centre.

Given that Rovinj's old town is situated on a car-free peninsula, exploration is solely on foot. Fortunately, the town's small size makes traversing it effortless. Valdibora, situated just north of the old town, is a substantial parking space, requiring only a 5-minute walk to reach the centre.

Parking fees are categorised by time periods: November to March at 0.5 EUR per hour, April to June and September to October at 1 EUR per hour, and July to August at 2 EUR per hour.

Street parking is available within designated areas across Rovinj. These areas are divided into four zones, with zone 1 being closest to the old town. Parking in zone 1 is limited to a maximum of three hours at a time.

For Zone 1, the fee is 1 EUR throughout the year. For Zone 2 and 3, the rates are as follows: 0.5 EUR per hour from November to March, 1 EUR per hour from April to June and September to October, and 2 EUR per hour in July and August. In Zone 4, parking is free from mid-October to April, and costs 1 EUR or 7 EUR per day from May to mid-October.

A daily parking ticket priced at 15 EUR is also available, providing access to all four zones throughout the day.

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Parking zones and parking prices in Rovinj

For parking services in public open parking lots you can make payment by obtaining a parking ticket from a parking machine, an authorised point of sale under KOMUNALNI SERVIS d.o.o. (Valdibora parking lot cash desk), Tisak, iNovine, and Azzurro kiosks, the Aries tourist agency, or utilising the Bmove and Aircash applications. Alternatively, you can also opt for payment through SMS.

Car towed away in Rovinj?

Avoid parking in restricted zones, as vehicles left in prohibited areas might be susceptible to towing, resulting in the need to pay a fine for recovery. Should your car be towed, here are the contact numbers you should reach out to:

GiG VUČNA SLUŽBA, vl. Sendi Matić

Address: Rovinj, Štanga br.3.

Contact: Phone: +385 52 815-541; +385 52 830-477 or mobile +385 98 1664860 or +385 98 254596

Parking authority:

Komunalni Servis

Client working hours: Monday to Friday from 07:30-15:30

Contact number: +385 52 813 230, 00385 52 813 068

Leave your car and cycle around Rovinj

Rovinj's advantage lies in its compact size, where everything is conveniently nearby. With the exception of Rovinjsko selo and Kokuletovica, situated 4 kilometers from Rovinj, and the Bork settlement, a 30-40 minute walk from the city, all other parts of the town are reachable within a 20-minute stroll.

In Rovinj, you also have options to rent bicycles at daily rates of approximately 10 Euros. Walking and cycling are highly recommended for experiencing Rovinj town centre and Rovinj's splendid beaches.

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