Car parks in Varna: free parking, municipal lots and prices (2026)
Central municipal car parks in Varna cost €1.02/h or €12.78 for 24 h. Free parking: mall lots and a few lots by the Sea Garden. Prices checked Oct 2026.
The easiest place to leave a car in central Varna is one of the four municipal car parks at the Railway Station, Musala Square, the Town Hall and the Trade Center: open 24/7, €1.02 per started hour or €12.78 for 24 hours. Free parking exists, but it is limited to mall lots and a few small lots at the Naval Academy end of the Sea Garden. Prices checked on varnaparking.bg in October 2026. Source: Varna Parking.
How much do car parks cost in Varna?
The municipality sets four price tiers for its car parks (passenger cars, as of October 2026):
| Car park tier | First hour | Each further hour | 24 hours | Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Zone lots | €1.02 | €1.02 | €12.78 | €92.03 |
| Green Zone lots | €1.02 | €0.51 | €7.67 | €66.47 |
| Neighbourhood lots | €0.51 | €0.51 | €4.09 | €46.02 |
| Outskirts lots | €0.51 | €0.51 | €3.58 | €38.35 |
The central lots charge the Blue Zone tier. That rate was set in January 2025 (2 BGN per hour, 25 BGN per day), so the euro prices are a straight conversion, not a new rise. Motorcycles pay €0.51 per hour. Source: Moreto.net, 30.01.2025.
Car park or street parking?
Street parking in the Blue Zone costs only €0.51 per hour, for a maximum of 3 hours in a row, paid by SMS, app or at a shop. In the MPark app you can also buy the whole paid day for €8.18 (valid until 20:00). For a few hours, or a day with the app, the street is cheaper; overnight, the car park is simpler. Our guide to the Blue Zone and Green Zone explains the SMS numbers and the MPark app.
How do I pay at a municipal car park?
- Stop at the entry barrier; a camera reads your number plate and the barrier opens.
- Park and keep your ticket if you are given one.
- At the exit, the attendant calculates the time.
- Pay in cash or by card, take the fiscal receipt, and the barrier lifts.
Each started hour counts as a full hour. Parking for disabled badge holders on the marked bays is free for up to 3 hours. Source: Varna Parking.
Where can I park for free?
- Sea Garden (Naval Academy side): two small free lots per OpenStreetMap; walk through the park to the beach.
- Malls: Mall Varna’s lot is tagged free. Grand Mall and Delta Planet have large car parks; check their current rules at the entrance.
- Outside the zones: streets beyond the Blue and Green Zone signs carry no zone fee, but read the local signs and keep driveways clear.
Cars cannot drive into the Sea Garden, so whichever option you choose, finish the trip on foot.
What about the neighbourhood lots?
The seven lots in Mir, Roza, Pobeda, Troshevo, Mladost, Asparuhovo and Vladislavovo only rent fixed spaces by the month (call 0884 544 740 on weekdays). They are useful if you are moving to Varna, not for a day trip.
Airport and resorts
Varna Airport runs its own car park with separate prices; see the airport website. In the resorts north of the city, private lots charge €2–3 per hour according to OpenStreetMap.
Quick checklist
- Over 3 hours in the centre? Use a car park or a full-day ticket in the MPark app. Source: Varna Parking.
- Keep the ticket and the receipt.
- Check prices on the barrier sign; private lot prices on OpenStreetMap are crowd-sourced.
- Do not leave bags or electronics visible, especially near the beaches.
- In July and August, arrive before 10:00 or park further out and walk.
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Sources
- Varna Parking (municipal operator) – Other parking options, car parks and tariffs
- Visit Varna – Municipal car parks in Varna
- Moreto.net – Prices of municipal car parks in the Blue Zone go up (30 Jan 2025)
- In Your Pocket – Grand Mall Varna
- SeeNews Retail – Delta Planet Varna
- OpenStreetMap contributors (locations, fee tags; ODbL)
The list 12
✨ Picked for the current time and weather in Varna
Railway Station car park✨ Good right now
The biggest central municipal car park, with 138 spaces next to the station and a short walk from the Cathedral, the Greek quarter and the port. Open 24 hours, with hourly, 24-hour and monthly tickets.
Best for: A full day or a night in the centre
Primorski Blvd / P. Slaveykov Sq↗ WebsiteVarna Municipality and Trade Center car parks✨ Good right now
Two more 24-hour municipal lots in the centre: 38 spaces by the Town Hall and 90 spaces at the Trade Center (Targovski dom). Same tariff and barrier system as the station and Musala lots.
Best for: Errands, shopping and the Town Hall
33 Bratya Miladinovi St; Arhimandrit Filaret St↗ WebsiteBusiness Hotel car park✨ Good right now
A municipal surface lot west of the centre. OpenStreetMap tags it as paid only Monday to Friday 9:00–19:00 (Green Zone hours), which suggests it is free in the evenings and at weekends. Check the sign at the entrance.
Best for: Evenings and weekends
Free lots at the Naval Academy end of the Sea Garden✨ Good right now
Two small free lots (about 40 and 30 spaces) near the Naval Academy and the Sea Garden's western entrance. From here you can walk through the park to the Central Beach. They fill up fast in summer.
Best for: A free spot for the Sea Garden and the beach
Delta Planet Mall✨ Good right now
A large underground car park; SeeNews Retail lists about 3,000 spaces. We found no published free-time policy, so check at the entrance.
Best for: Rainy days and covered parking
185 Slivnitsa Blvd↗ WebsiteNeighbourhood municipal car parks✨ Good right now
Seven 24-hour municipal lots in Mir, Roza, Pobeda, Troshevo, Mladost, Asparuhovo and Vladislavovo. Officially they only rent fixed spaces by the month, so they are for residents and long stays, not for a quick visit.
Best for: Long stays and new residents
Resort lots towards Golden Sands✨ Good right now
Private paid lots north of Sv. Konstantin, on the way to Golden Sands. Prices on OpenStreetMap are €2–3 per hour, much more than in the city; check at the barrier and never leave valuables in sight.
Best for: A day at the northern resorts
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest all-day parking near Varna centre?
A central municipal car park costs €12.78 for 24 hours. On the street in the Blue Zone you pay €0.51 per hour for up to 3 hours in a row, or €8.18 for the whole paid day (until 20:00) if you pay in the MPark app. Overnight, a car park or a free lot outside the zone is easier.
Is there free parking near the beach in Varna?
Yes, but it is limited. OpenStreetMap shows a few small free lots at the Naval Academy end of the Sea Garden. Cars cannot enter the Sea Garden itself, so expect a 10–15 minute walk to the Central Beach, and arrive early in July and August.
Can I park overnight in a Varna car park?
Yes. The four central municipal car parks (Railway Station, Musala Square, Varna Municipality and Trade Center) are open 24 hours and sell a 24-hour stay for €12.78. Keep your ticket: a lost ticket was set at 30 BGN (about €15.34) in January 2025.
Is parking free at the malls in Varna?
Mall Varna has a free open-air lot according to OpenStreetMap. Grand Mall (about 1,700 spaces) and Delta Planet (a large underground car park) also have their own parking, but we could not confirm their current free-time rules in October 2026, so read the sign at the entrance.
How do I pay at a municipal car park in Varna?
You do not need a ticket machine or SMS. A camera reads your number plate at the entry barrier; at the exit the attendant calculates the time and you pay in cash or by card, then get a fiscal receipt and the barrier opens.
