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Necessary strategies for self driving tour in Europe

Nowadays, self driving tour is becoming more and more popular in Europe. In addition to car rental and other links, parking is getting more and more attention. You can see a lot of pictures of the streets in Europe. The roads are full of cars. It's true that there are more cars on the road than people in many parts of Europe. Efficient parking space planning is a great guarantee for their smooth traffic. So where are parking restrictions in European countries?

But that doesn't mean parking everywhere. In particular, many countries have different parking habits and prices. People who drive by themselves need to pay special attention. In many parts of Europe, there are more cars than people on the road. Efficient parking space planning is a great guarantee for their smooth traffic. But that doesn't mean parking everywhere. How to park in Italy? Parking precautions

Italy: there are vehicle restricted areas in the city

Parking rules: a lot of people who have been to self driving in Europe feel terrible when it comes to the experience of self driving in Italy, and all the fears come from one word: ZTL. The full name is zona traffico limitato, or area C, i.e. traffic restricted area. All towns in Italy have car restricted areas in the heart of the city, regardless of the size of the town.

When you rent a car in Italy, it usually comes with a parking pan. If the rental car shop doesn't give you one, you can buy one at the grocery store or gas station.

If there is a blue line on the side of the road, this is a public parking lot charged by the hour. This is a place where everyone can park. The charge is 0.5 euro to more than 1 euro per hour. Generally, 18:00 ~ 08:00 is free time, and Sunday is free. If the car parks in this kind of public parking lot, then we should pay attention to that this kind of public parking lot has a cleaning time every week. During the cleaning period, it is not allowed to park. If there is a car parked there, the car will be towed away.

How to park: if tourists want to drive into ZTL, they also need to go through the formalities. Usually, they can buy a pass at the cigarette store, and then send the identification code and license plate of the pass to the vehicle authority by SMS. Each pass is 5 euros. Each pass can only be used for one day, which is tedious and expensive.

Using a parking machine to park is how much money you throw in and how much time you print out the parking form. This kind of machine doesn't change. So, in Europe, we need to prepare more coins. In Florence, GPS can be positioned as Piazzale Michelangelo, Firenze Michelangelo Square, with free parking. For the nearby parking lot, it will take 3 euro / hour.

Travel tips: the first is to try to choose accommodation with free parking. Second, in a big city like Rome, where parking spaces are tight, many hotels or apartments have a booking instruction that says "no parking space is provided", but it doesn't mean that there is no parking around. Many residential roads are uncrossed, parking and free of charge. It is suggested that when determining the hotel, you can 'Google' the street view to see the parking situation nearby, or consult the hotel.

Some public parking spaces, generally there is a toll machine nearby (not necessarily very close, need to find), which says the hourly parking fee. When you vote for the ticket, the start and end time of parking will be displayed on the ticket, and the ticket will be placed under the front windshield. Make sure you come back before the deadline, or you will be copied by the police and fined more than 100 euros. So if you're not sure about the time, you'd better buy one more hour. In addition, pay attention to the time allowed for parking spaces, many of which are limited to daytime or evening, and some are limited to a few hours. How can I park for England? Parking precautions

UK: congestion charge in central London

Parking rules: British parking lot is mostly self-service payment, that is, there is a machine nearby, you need to put the ticket under the windshield. The roadside with double yellow line and red line can not be parked, and the single yellow line can be parked conditionally. In the city, stop in the dotted box, and make sure to see what the sign says. If it says that you can only park with a license, don't stop. If it says pay parking, you can stop. The parking lot mainly depends on where it is, usually 2 pounds, 30 minutes, 3 pounds, 1 hour, 6 pounds a day. The most expensive one is London. There are surprisingly few parking spaces, most of which can only be stopped with a license. 12 for an hour, 24 for three. After 6:30 p.m. in London, there is no charge, except for the parking lot with P, but after 6:30, it is difficult to find a parking space in downtown.

There is a congestion charge for entering Central London. Monday to Friday, 07:00-18:00, the cost is £ 11.50 per car per day. There is no charge for weekends, public holidays, Christmas to new year, Monday to Friday from 18:00 to 07:00 the next day. You can pay online in advance or one day later. If you don't pay, you will be fined about 100 pounds.

How to stop: after parking the car, you must remember to pay for the ticket. This kind of coin machine does not accept paper money, so you must have enough change. After buying the ticket, put the ticket on the driving instrument, which is the place with the frame number, so it is convenient to be checked. Many hotels have parking spaces, but make sure to ask when you make a reservation. It doesn't have to be free. If it's a charge, consider the nearby JA zone. The night charge is 2 pounds. If you book a home stay, the landlord has its own fixed parking space, free day and night. Generally speaking, there is a free parking place near the hotel at night.

Travel tips: try to find free parking places. Generally, there are roads and residential areas slightly away from the scenic spots. There will be one or two hours during the day. But remember: if it's a "JA zone", it means that you can't go back to this control zone for parking within 4 hours, not just at a certain point. How do I stop for Spain? Parking precautions

Spain: different parking space rules

Parking rules: parking spaces in Spain are classified by color. The blue box generally allows visitors to park temporarily, but there is a specified time, and they are generally not allowed to stay overnight. If the sign is not obvious, it is recommended to inquire about the hotel. The blue parking space can be parked for up to 2 hours during the charging period, and the lunch break and evening are free. Fine for overtime, but do not tow. The fine can be paid directly at the ticket machine.

White parking spaces are generally free parking. However, for the sake of safety, it is recommended to see if there is a special signboard around and if it is only for specific people. Green parking spaces are usually only allowed to be used by surrounding residents or specific people. Green line is the parking space of nearby residents, which can be parked, but the charge is more expensive than blue line. In addition, there are many yellow parking spaces in Spain. The yellow line is the loading and unloading area. Trucks can park for 20 minutes in the daytime and at night. If you are in a hurry, you can stop, but you should keep the driver in the car. When the police come, they say to leave.

In some urban roads, parking is prohibited on one side of the road on single date and on the other side on double date. Outsiders who are not familiar with the rules are likely to get a ticket.

How to park: many hotels in big cities such as Madrid and Barcelona have separate parking spaces, while hotels in most other cities, such as Cordoba, Granada and Sevilla, do not have their own parking spaces. The hotel usually rents the parking space nearby. Before check-in, you can inquire in advance. After check-in, the guest will inform the staff of the hotel of the license plate number, which can be discounted (or free). The parking space in Spain is generally small, which requires high driving skills.

It's better to confirm the self driving route with the hotel in advance. The roads in the old city are narrow and difficult to walk, and GPS is sometimes unreliable. As there are many one-way roads, it is suggested to let the people of the same trade get off first to explore the road, so as to prevent the vehicles from getting lost in the old city. For example, in the center of old cities like Toledo, the parking lot is on the periphery, and you need to drag your luggage and walk after getting off.

There are also free parking spaces on the roadside, which need to be seen clearly. In addition, roadside vehicles will be wiped or smashed. If tourists encounter them carelessly, it's really bad. For the sake of peace, the parking fee and insurance fee can't be saved.

Travel reminder: booking a hotel is also a dilemma. If the hotel is located on the wrong side, of course, the parking space is easy to find, but it is not convenient for eating and sightseeing. After all, it's impossible to drive in the city. The location of the hotel is good. It's like a hotel in an old castle. There's no possibility of parking. Only hotels in small villages provide free parking spaces, and hotels in cities have to pay parking fees, so the most important thing of the day is to find free parking spaces on the white line. In Valencia, you can choose to take a detour around your accommodation until you find a free parking space before you take a taxi or walk back to the hotel. There are few parking lots in Granada, which need 17 euros / night.