P+R parking
Park your car at one of the 270 supported P+R sites to avoid heavy traffic and pricey city-centre parking. Discover how it works and how to get a discount on your parking session.
How P+R parking works
P+R parking is particularly ideal for travellers planning to continue their journey by train because P+Rs are located close to stations.
You can park at a P+R even if you are not travelling by train.
Parking at a paid P+R
If you're planning to park your car at a paid P+R, we recommend looking up the site first to check availability.
There is automatic number-plate recognition at all paid sites. How P+R parking works:
Entry
Drive up to the barrier. A camera will scan your number plate and the barrier will open.
Exit
- Drive up to the barrier. We'll scan your license plate and your parking fee will appear on the display.
- To get a discount, scan your OV-chipkaart or e-ticket before you pay.
- Pay the parking fee. You can pay using your debit card, credit card, mobility card, NS Business Card or OV-chipkaart with an NS Flex season ticket.
- The barrier will open, and you can drive away.
P+R parking discount
Travellers making a train journey on the same day can park their car at our paid P+Rs at a reduced rate. You get a discount on your parking session and will only have to pay € 9 for a full day.
This discount only applies to travellers who use their OV-chipkaart, NS Business Card or e-ticket for a domestic train trip on the same day. In other words, you have to check in and out at a station in the Netherlands on the same day as you leave the P+R.
Regrettably, passengers travelling with their debit card are not eligible for this discount.
P+R parking fees
Parking is free at most P+Rs. There are about 50 paid P+Rs across the country. The charges at these sites differ.
If you often park your car at the same P+R,
apply for a parking plan with Q-park. This plan offers considerable savings and other benefits for frequent parkers.
- Guaranteed parking: always get a space.
- Save time: license plate recognition means you can exit without any hassle.
- Save money: parking three times a week or more at the same site works out cheaper.
FAQ about P+R
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How many days can I park?
If you are entitled to a discount, you will receive a discount on your parking costs for a maximum of 3 days (72 hours).
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I have not received the traveller's discount
How annoying! Please double check if you were entitled to a discount. Were you? Then ask for money back via this form.
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Can I pay in cash?
You cannot pay in cash at the paid P+R sites. You can pay with a Maestro debit card, Mastercard, Visa, VPay, American Express, Yellowbrick, MultiTankCard and Travelcard, up to a maximum of € 50 a time.
