Parking in Rotterdam can be expensive and time-consuming, especially in the city center. Rates can add up quickly, and finding a spot often takes longer than you’d like. Fortunately, there’s a smart way to avoid this: park at a P+R location and continue your journey by public transit or shared rides via Gaiyo.
Why Choose P+R in Rotterdam
With P+R, you park your car on the outskirts of the city. These locations are specially designed to make it easy to transfer to the metro, tram, train, or shared transportation. This allows you to avoid the crowds in the city center and save on parking costs.
The big advantage: parking is free, as long as you book your trip to and from the city through the Gaiyo app.
How exactly does free ride-sharing work?
The process is simple and works as follows:
- Drive into a P+R location and get a ticket from the machine
- Travel to the city with Gaiyo, by public transit or ride-sharing
- Use Gaiyo during your trip
- Claim your free exit after your trip in the app
- Use your ticket to leave within 1 hour
Claiming your exit is an important step. Only after you’ve done this can you exit for free.
Traveling by Public Transportation via Gaiyo
Do you use public transportation? If so, you can easily buy an e-ticket through the Gaiyo app. You can use this ticket on the metro, tram, or train. The app tracks your trip and ensures that you meet the requirements for free parking.
Traveling by Shared Transportation
You can also choose a shared bike or scooter. Use the Gaiyo app to unlock the vehicle and start your ride. This trip will also be automatically linked to your P+R usage.
Why this is a smart move
You’ll save money, avoid stress, and stay in control of your trip. You’ll know in advance where to park and how to continue your journey.