Annecy is a dynamic city economically and touristically. The downside is that during peak times, namely summer and weekends, finding a parking spot for your car can be challenging. Since July 1, 2026, 30 minutes of free parking are granted to all users in the city center, across all zones. The maximum allowed duration in the hypercenter (red zone) has also been increased to 3 hours (up from 2 hours previously). There are three types of parking in Annecy: public parking in the city center, free nearby parks, and relay parks.
Public paid parking in downtown Annecy
Ten paid covered parking lots are available in Annecy, offering 3,286 parking spaces. Some parking lots have charging stations for electric cars.
Underground parking
Here is the list of underground parking in downtown Annecy:
- The Courier underground parking: 779 spaces – maximum height 1.95 m
- The Bonlieu underground parking: 693 spaces including 12 electric charging spaces – maximum height 2.40 m (outdoor part) and 1.95 m (underground part)
- The Hôtel-de-Ville underground parking: 432 spaces including 6 electric charging spaces – maximum height 1.90 m
- The Château underground parking: 223 spaces – maximum height 1.95 m
- The Gare underground parking: 214 spaces – maximum height 1.95 m
- The Chevêne underground parking: 161 spaces including 2 electric charging spaces – maximum height 1.90 m
- The Palais de justice underground parking: 110 spaces – maximum height 1.90 m
- The Carno underground parking: 93 spaces including 4 electric charging spaces – maximum height 1.90 m, this parking also offers 22 secure spaces for bicycles.
- The Sainte-Claire underground parking: 344 spaces – maximum height 1.90 m
this parking also offers 30 secure spaces for bicycles. - The Poste underground parking: 317 spaces including 8 electric charging spaces.
Outdoor parking
Discover below the list of outdoor parking in Annecy:
- The La Tournette parking: 180 spaces
- The Trésum parking: 180 spaces
- The Providence parking: 35 spaces
- The Château parking: 39 spaces
- The Angle Boschetti / Loverchy parking: 31 spaces
- The Place de la Mandallaz parking: 87 spaces
- The Place des Romains parking: 366 spaces, this parking became paid in 2018.
- The Marie Curie parking (minute stops): 33 spaces
Parking rates — July 2026 (official PDF annecy.fr)
The silo parking at the Sports Park
This multi-story parking is located on Boulevard du Fier. It has 340 spaces for cars and 40 for bicycles. Charging stations are available for electric vehicles. The parking at the Sports Park is free and is close to line 5 of the SIBRA.
Free parking in Annecy
In the center of Annecy and near the lake, four outdoor parking lots are free:
- Parking of the Imperial, Avenue d’Albigny, located next to the lake. Paid in summer.
- Parking of the Sainte-Bernadette Church, located Avenue de France. Paid in summer.
- Parking of the Marquisats Swimming Pool, located Rue des Marquisats. Paid in summer.
Note that during the summer, the free parking by the lake becomes paid from July 1 to August 31 from 9 AM to 6 PM, 7 days a week at a rate of one euro per hour. The affected parking lots are those of Colmyr, ESAAA, Marquisats, Tillier, the nautical base near the Marquisats beach, Imperial, Sainte-Bernadette, Belle Étoile, Albigny, Petit Port, and Chavoires.
Additionally, there are 7 nearby parks, which are free parking areas located near a bus stop with a high frequency of service, meaning low waiting times for users.
The bus lines operate from Monday to Saturday from 5:30 AM to 9 PM, here is the list of free nearby parks:
- Sports Park in Annecy Rue Baron Pierre de Coubertin line 2
- Loverchy Park in Annecy Avenue de Loverchy line 4
- Stadium Park in Meythet Avenue du Stade lines 1, 6, 10
- Bottière Park in Épagny Rue de la Bottière (at the roundabout) line 10
- Mille Club Park in Poisy Route de Monod – Route des Plants (second roundabout from Lovagny) line 1
- Creusettes Park in Poisy, 2169 Route d’Annecy (opposite the shopping center) line 1
- Airport Park in Meythet RD 14 – Route de Côte Merle lines 6, 10
Relay parks
There are 3 relay parks that are parking areas reserved for Sibra subscribers (the public transport authority of the Annecy agglomeration) who have the annual Liberté subscription. The 3 relay parks offer a package: parking and bus transport thanks to the immediate proximity of a bus stop.
Here is the list of these 6 relay parks located throughout the municipality:
- Vignières Park in Annecy-le-Vieux Avenue des Carrés, lines 1 and 2
- Colmyr Park in Annecy D 1508 – Chemin de Colmyr, line 6
- Périaz Park in Seynod D1201 – Chemin de Château Vieux, line 5
- Sports Park: Rue Baron Pierre de Coubertin 74000 Annecy, line 2
- Airport Park: Route de Côte Merle 74960 Meythet, lines 6 and 10
- Stadium Park: Avenue du Stade 74960 Meythet lines, 1, 6 and 10
Buses run from Monday to Saturday from 5:30 AM to 9 PM.
Check the relay park map with bus lines
Parking for motorcycles and scooters in Annecy
When the weather is nice, motorcycles and scooters look for places to park in downtown Annecy.
There are 450 spaces for parking motorized two-wheelers.
Map of motorcycle and scooter parking in Annecy
Motorhome areas near Annecy
To enjoy your vacation around the lake, if you come by motorhome, you can park in the existing areas.
Where to park your motorhome to visit the Annecy region?
