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Parking zone 1 in Ljubljana (2026)

Zone 1 is the most expensive parking zone in Ljubljana and has the shortest time limit. It covers the city centre: the Old Town, the centre and the surrounding streets. It suits short visits.

Zone 1 at a glance

Hourly rate

€1.70/hour

Time limit

2 hours

Night rate

€2.00/night

Resident permit

Permanent residents

Zone 1 prices

RatePriceLimit
Hourly rate (meter or app)€1.70/hourmostly 2 hours, 4 hours in some streets
Night rate€2.00/night22:00 – 6:00
Annual resident permit€100/yearPermanent residents only

The day rate applies every day from 6:00 to 22:00, including Sundays and public holidays; from 22:00 to 6:00 a flat night rate of €2.00 per night applies.

Where is zone 1?

Zone 1 covers the busiest part of central Ljubljana. It is marked red on parking meters and on the interactive map.

  • Old Town (Mestni trg, Stritarjeva, Gornji trg)
  • Centre (Slovenska cesta, Prešernov trg)
  • Around Tivoli Park
  • Prule
  • Part of Šiška next to zone 2

For the exact boundaries, see the interactive zone map.

Resident permit for zone 1

Permanent residents only: a zone 1 permit is available only to people with permanent residence at an address inside zone 1. Temporary residents are not eligible.

A permit lets you park in your zone without a time limit. Apply to the City of Ljubljana in person or online.

Resident permits in detail (in Slovenian)

How to pay in zone 1

Parking meter

Cash or card. Enter your number plate and choose the time.

Urbana app

You pay only for the time you actually park. Stop the parking session in the app.

EasyPark

Like Urbana, start and stop on your phone. Handy for visitors.

Zone 1: frequently asked questions

How much does parking cost in zone 1 in Ljubljana?
Parking in zone 1 costs €1.70 per hour. The time limit is mostly 2 hours, 4 hours in some streets; it is shown on the sign next to the parking space. When it runs out, you have to move the car.
When do you have to pay for parking in zone 1?
The day rate applies every day from 6:00 to 22:00, including Sundays and public holidays. From 22:00 to 6:00 a flat night rate of €2.00 per night applies.
Who can get a resident permit for zone 1?
Only people with permanent residence at an address in zone 1 can get a zone 1 permit. Temporary residents are not eligible.
How do I pay for parking in zone 1?
Pay at the parking meter by cash or card, or with the Urbana or EasyPark app. With the apps you only pay for the time you actually park.
Which areas are in zone 1?
Zone 1 covers the core of Ljubljana: the Old Town, the centre, the area around Tivoli Park, Prule and the surrounding streets. It is marked red on parking meters and on the map.

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Parking zone 2Parking zone 3All parking prices in LjubljanaParking cost calculator

Source: Cenik JP LPT, Obvestilo JP LPT o cenah 2026 · Last updated: