Parking Zones - (Servicio de Estacionamiento Regulado (SER)
2 years ago, the local government decided to introduce parking zones in Madrid. These zones were initially restricted to the centre of Madrid, but have proved more profitable than first believed. Find below a detailed breakdown of how these zones work:Specific times
Monday to Friday: 9 to 20.00. Saturdays 9 to 15.00 horas. Sundays & National holidays: no service. August: from Monday to Saturday 9 to 15.00.
Zones
BLUE ZONES: These are primarily for non-residents of the area, though they apply to all persons, even those who are residents of the area. The maximum time limit you can park in these zones is 2 hours. - Up to 20 minutes (minimum tariff): 0,25 euros - For 30 minutes: 0,40 euros - For 1 hour: 1,00 euro - For 1 hour 30 min: 1,55 euros - For 2 hours: 2,55 euros
GREEN ZONES: These are primarily for residents of that specific zone, where a yearly pass can be purchased from the vehicle registration office, All the information on parking zones in Madrid can be found here. The maximum time limit however for parking in your zone is 5 days in the same space. Visitors to the zone are only allowed to stay for a maximum period of 1 hour. - Up to 20 minutes (minimum tariff): 0,50 euros - For 30 minutes: 0,90 euros - For 1 hour: 1,80 euros
The annual rate for residents is 24,60 euros. You can obtain a monthly parking pass for a fee of 2,05 euros.
Paying for your parking ticket is simple. Just look out for the blue coloured automated booths. The instructions are simple and consist of simply depositing the money and getting the ticket form the slot.
Insider’s tip - Try and park in the blue zones as this gives you 2 hours parking (not the 1 hour max in the green zones).
Insider’s tip - If you do drive around Madrid, it may be useful to get a parking card which works like a pay-as-you-go type system. Get this card from the Oficina de Incidencias del Servicio de Estacionamiento Regulado on C/Covarrubias, 1 Bajo. You can top up these cards at several places, including the parking booths themselves, any El Corte Ingles & Tobacco & newspaper stalls.
Insider’s tip - Be careful when entering certain zones, especially Cortes in the centre of Madrid. If you are NOT a resident of this area (Zone 1:3) and decide to enter the Zone, you will be automatically fined 60 euros simply for entering, even if you are lost or picking someone up. Only emergency vehicle, delivery vehicles and residents are allowed to drive in this zone. Look out for the warning signs and intricate network of cameras.
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