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Rennes, prefecture of Brittany region and Ille-et-Vilaine, is a dynamic student town, known for its historical heritage, quality of life and cultural buzz. Served by two metro lines, an efficient bus network and stations, it draws thousands of visitors, workers and students every day. To make parking easier, the town has many public car parks and a park-and-ride network connected to public transport. Yespark gives you the rundown.
Car parks in Rennes
The town of Rennes and its metropolitan area have many public car parks, run by operators such as C-Park. They're located in the town centre, near the main routes and metro stations. Here is a selection of the main car parks with their addresses and nearby points of interest:
| Car park | Address / Location | Nearby points of interest |
|---|---|---|
| Parking Arsenal | 40 Bd de la Tour d'Auvergne | Cité judiciaire (300 m), Centre Commercial Colombia (500 m) |
| Parking Chézy-Dinan | Rue Louis d'Or | Marché des Lices (170 m) |
| Parking Cœur Courrouze | Rue des Munitionnettes | Courrouze metro (110 m), Halle de la Courrouze, L'Antipode |
| Parking Colombier | 40 place du Colombier | Centre Commercial Colombia (170 m), cinema, Charles-de-Gaulle metro (400 m) |
| Parking De Gaulle-Gare | Esplanade Général de Gaulle | Le Liberté (240 m), cinema, Les Champs-Libres, Charles-de-Gaulle metro (90 m) |
| Parking Gare-Sud | 9 rue de Quineleu | Gare metro (100 m), Gare SNCF (100 m) |
| Parking Halles Centrales | Place Honoré Commeurec | République metro (240 m) |
| Parking Hoche | Place Hoche | Parlement de Bretagne (350 m), Couvent des Jacobins, Sainte-Anne metro (450 m) |
| Parking Hôtel Dieu | 64 rue Saint-Malo | Sainte-Anne metro (400 m), The Roof (100 m) |
| Parking Kennedy-Villejean | Rue du Bourbonnais | Université Rennes 2 (750 m), Kennedy metro (80 m) |
| Parking Kléber | 4 rue Kléber | Saint-Germain metro (400 m), Parc du Thabor (600 m), Musée des Beaux-Arts (500 m) |
| Parking Les Lices | To be specified on site | Halle Martenot (5 m), Cathédrale Saint-Pierre (100 m), Sainte-Anne metro (450 m) |
| Parking Saint-Michel | 17 place des Lices | Halle Martenot (5 m), Cathédrale Saint-Pierre (98 m), Sainte-Anne metro (450 m) |
| Park-and-ride (P+R) | At the entrances to the town | Connected to metro lines (e.g. Kennedy, Villejean, La Poterie, etc.) |
Good to know: C-Park also runs many bike parks (C-Park Vélo) near metro stations and rail stations, as well as bike lockers (Box vélo) in several towns of the metropolitan area.
Where to find cheap parking in Rennes?
The Rennes metropolitan area offers several solutions for parking on a budget, with rates tailored to different user profiles.
Park-and-ride (P+R): the affordable option for visitors
If you're coming to Rennes by car, prefer parking in park-and-rides. Located at various entry points to the town, they're identifiable by the P+R signs. These car parks are connected to the two metro lines and are free as long as you have a valid transport ticket. They're open during the day according to the metro's running times.
C-Park subscriptions
For those who park regularly in the town centre, subscription options (monthly, annual) are available from C-Park. They give preferential rates compared to hourly parking. Find out more on their website or directly at the car park.
Hourly parking in the town centre
For a one-off visit, hourly payment is available in all C-Park car parks. Hourly rates are displayed at the entrance of each car park and vary by location and demand.
Tips to pay less
- For a day visit, go for a park-and-ride (P+R): free parking + metro trip included with your transport ticket.
- If you visit the town centre regularly, compare the cost of a car park subscription with on-street parking.
- Use the parking operators' mobile apps to pay for your parking and possibly extend it remotely.
Where to find a free parking space in Rennes?
Several options let you park for free in Rennes and its metropolitan area.
Park-and-ride (P+R): conditional free parking
It's the most attractive free option for visitors. Park-and-rides are free for public transport users, provided you have a valid transport ticket (metro or bus ticket). They're ideally placed at the gates of the town and connected to the metro network.
On-street parking
On-street, paid parking is split into two zones: green and red. In these zones, it remains free on Sundays and public holidays. Outside these zones, on-street parking spaces are free.
Places where it's very hard to park in Rennes
The historic centre's layout and the town's density create heavy parking pressure in several key areas.
The historic centre (cathedral, Parliament, Saint-Michel)
Around Saint-Pierre cathedral, the Brittany Parliament and Place Sainte-Anne, the medieval streets offer few spaces. The car parks Les Lices, Hoche and Saint-Michel are valuable alternatives but in high demand, especially at weekends and during markets.
The station district
With the inflow of SNCF, regional rail and metro travellers, the Rennes station area is extremely busy. The De Gaulle-Gare and Gare-Sud car parks are strategic but can fill up quickly at peak times.
The Colombia / Charles-de-Gaulle area
Around the Colombia shopping centre, the cinema and Les Champs-Libres, demand is constant. The Colombier and De Gaulle-Gare car parks are well placed but often very busy, especially on Saturdays.
The university district (Villejean, Kennedy)
With Université Rennes 2 and lots of student housing, the Villejean and Kennedy area sees heavy daytime pressure. The Kennedy-Villejean car park and the P+R Kennedy park-and-ride are options, but demand stays high.
Les Lices on market days
On Saturday mornings, the famous Marché des Lices draws a huge crowd. The area is saturated, and the Les Lices, Chézy-Dinan and Saint-Michel car parks are taken by storm. It's strongly recommended to use the park-and-rides on that day.
Book and rent a parking space in Rennes with Yespark
Faced with demand, especially near the station, the town centre and business areas, finding a monthly space can be a challenge. Yespark makes life simpler by connecting you directly to private car parks available in Rennes and its surroundings.
Whether you're looking for a solution near the station, your study place or in a residential district, Yespark gives you access to private car parks with no commitment.
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- 2-day free trial (for long-term rentals)
- Commitment-free, no deposit
- Instant opening via the app, no badge or code needed
- Transparent rates, no hidden fees
- Free cancellation and termination
- Customer support 7 days a week
On-street parking in Rennes
On-street parking in Rennes is split into two distinct pricing zones to fit the needs of town centre and outlying district users.
The two parking zones
- Red zone: matches Rennes' hyper-centre, around the main shopping streets, Place de la Mairie, the cathedral and the Brittany Parliament.
- Green zone: covers the area around the hyper-centre, in residential and commercial districts close to the heart of town.
Days and hours
Parking is paid in these two zones from Monday to Saturday, from 9am to 12pm and from 2pm to 7pm. So it's free on Sundays and public holidays and during the lunch break, from 12pm to 2pm.
Note: across all of Rennes, parking is limited to 24 hours maximum in the same place, including in non-paid zones. Beyond this period, your vehicle may be considered as parked abusively.
