Parking rates at Utrecht Science Park to change from 1 January 2026

P+R Utrecht Science Park

From 1 January 2026, the following public rates apply for the P+R Utrecht Science Park:

• Hourly rate: €2.50
• Daily rate: from €7.50 to €15.00
• P+R Combo Ticket: Parking €3.00 + Public Transport €5.50 = €8.50 (maximum 5 people)

Parking fees are calculated in 10-minute increments.

For more information about parking at P+R Utrecht Science Park, see: https://www.p1.nl/parkeerplaats/pr-utrecht-science-park/

Other public parking facilities at Utrecht Science Park

For other public parking garages and lots at Utrecht Science Park, the following rates apply:

• Hourly rate: from €1.80 to €3.00
• Daily rate: remains €18.00

This adjustment is being implemented jointly by the parties involved and aligns with the agreements with the Municipality of Utrecht regarding parking in Utrecht.

Rates apply Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 18:00. Outside these hours, parking is free until 1 August 2026. Parking on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays also remains free until 1 August 2026.

Exiting within the first 30 minutes is free. After this period, the first 30 minutes must also be paid. Parking fees are calculated in 10-minute increments.

 

Overview of costs as of 1 January 2026 

	P+R USP		Public parking facilities at USP
Rates	current	new	current	new
Hourly rate		€ 2,50	€ 1,80	€ 3,00
Daily rates	€ 7,50	€ 15,00	€ 18,00	€ 18,00

 

For more informatie go to https://www.uu.nl/en/organisation/campus/accessibility/parking  

Visitors versus employees

All of the above rates apply to visitors of Utrecht Science Park. Employees of organizations located at Utrecht Science Park may be subject to different arrangements due to internal agreements or staff discount schemes. For these, please refer to the websites or intranets of the individual organizations, such as UMC Utrecht, Utrecht University, Hogeschool Utrecht, and the Princess Máxima Center.

No more cash payments

In addition to the above rate changes, as of 1 January 2026, it will no longer be possible to pay with cash at the parking meters at Utrecht Science Park. Visitors can continue to pay using the available debit card and contactless payment options. This decision was made because usage data shows that the cash payment option is hardly ever used. Furthermore, the costs associated with collecting and processing cash no longer outweigh the limited number of transactions. The maintenance and secure handling of cash make this payment method significantly more expensive than digital alternatives.