Stopping at a pedestrian crossing or an intersection – you must keep a 10 m distance. On Kazimierz’s narrow streets 10 m runs out faster than you think.
Parking on the sidewalk without leaving 1.5 m for pedestrians – if less than 150 cm of free passage remains after you park, you risk a fine or towing.
Blocking gates, entrances and courtyard drives – deliveries and rotations are frequent in Kazimierz and complaints to enforcement arrive quickly.
Stopping on tram tracks, at tram stops or in bus bays – the fastest way to meet a tow truck.
Ignoring resident signs and restricted-traffic zones – some streets allow only residents or deliveries. Signs may be subtle, but they are binding.
Most of Kazimierz lies within the Central Paid Parking Zone. Fees apply Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Price example from August 2025 (progressive rates by time and subzone): subzone A – 9 PLN first hour, 10 PLN second, 11 PLN third, 9 PLN each additional hour; subzone B – 8 PLN, 9 PLN, 10 PLN, 8 PLN; subzone C – 7 PLN, 8 PLN, 9 PLN, 7 PLN.
Subzone A covers central downtown areas with the biggest shortage of spaces. B and C are slightly farther out but often only a 5–10 minute walk from Kazimierz attractions.
Enforcement operates during the zone hours. Not having a ticket in the app or at a machine will be discovered when license plates are checked.
Streets around Plac Nowy and Szeroka – frequent closures, heavy pedestrian and delivery traffic. Look for spaces two streets away instead.
Miodowa near the Tempel Synagogue and the exits toward Mostowa – a traffic corridor. Better to stop on parallel streets.
Gate entrances on Józefa, Meiselsa and Estery – they look tempting but are regularly patrolled.
Tour bus bays and public transport stops – even a brief stop by a passenger car can end in a fine and quick removal.
Tour stops have a 10-minute limit and are intended only for dropping off or picking up groups. They are not places for long parking.
Convenient parking areas for coaches near Kazimierz include the area by ul. Podgórska near Galeria Kazimierz and designated municipal bays and parking lots in the city's ring layout. Plan longer stops outside the inner center.
Best access for coaches is from al. Daszyńskiego and Podgórska for short drop-offs, then move to designated coach parking outside the strict downtown area for waits longer than 10 minutes.
Instead of forcing your way toward Plac Nowy from Estery, turn earlier into Starowiślna and look for space near Dietla or on side streets running parallel. The walk to Kazimierz takes 5–8 minutes and your nerves will thank you.
Kotlarski Bridge and the Podgórska - Daszyńskiego corridor are your friends. You can get close, check for free spaces and avoid getting stuck in peak traffic.
If Miodowa is full, turn toward Krakowska and continue to Stradom or follow streets parallel to Dietla. Mornings and after 18:30 usually have the highest turnover.
Parking meters accept contactless card payments and coins. If you don't use an app, place the ticket visibly behind the windshield.
Using an app reduces stress – start and stop the timer according to the actual time. Remember to choose the correct subzone and enter your license plate number.
If a parking meter is out of order, use the nearest working one or switch to the app. A device malfunction does not automatically protect you from an additional fee if no payment was registered.
A tow truck is called mainly when your car is in a dangerous place or blocking traffic: crossings, intersections, stops, tracks, and driveway entrances.
An additional fee for failure to pay in the zone is one thing, but vehicle removal and later retrieval from the impound lot is another – costs add up quickly. In Kazimierz’s narrow streets decisions to remove vehicles happen more often than in wider districts.']},{
