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Parking a Campervan in the city: rules, locations, and tips
October 26, 2026
In Slovenia, you can generally park a motorhome or campervan wherever a passenger car is allowed to park, provided you fit within the marked space, comply with vehicle restrictions and pay the required parking fee. Overnight stays are a different matter. You should spend the night only at designated motorhome stopovers, campsites or specifically authorised motorhome parking areas, such as P+R Dolgi most and P+R Stanežiče in Ljubljana. This guide explains the difference between parking and camping, where to leave your vehicle in and around Slovenian cities, what it costs, and how to plan a stress-free city visit while keeping your campervan secure.
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Parking is not the same as camping: a motorhome parked within a marked bay is treated as a vehicle, but setting out chairs, a table or an awning may count as camping.
Stay overnight only in designated places: use a motorhome stopover, campsite or authorised motorhome parking area. Wild camping is prohibited in Slovenia and may result in a fine.
Ljubljana: P+R Dolgi most and P+R Stanežiče provide facilities for motorhomes. The stated rate is €10 per 24 hours, including water, electricity and waste disposal.
Leave the city centre to public transport: park on the outskirts and take a city bus into the historic centre.
Compact size helps: a campervan such as the Mercedes V-Class Marco Polo or Ford Nugget Plus is generally easier to manoeuvre around town than a large motorhome.
Confusion often arises because people treat parking and camping as the same thing. Locationlly, and in the eyes of local enforcement officers, they are not.
Parking means leaving your vehicle in a permitted space, within the marked bay, with the parking fee paid and without anything extending beyond the vehicle’s footprint. In this respect, a motorhome is generally treated like a car, just a larger one. If it fits in the bay and there is no sign restricting vehicles of its type or weight, parking may be allowed.
Camping can begin when you start using the vehicle as a living space in a public area—for example, by lowering levelling jacks, opening an awning, placing a table and chairs outside, using a barbecue or disposing of wastewater. Staying overnight outside designated areas may also be treated as camping. Tourism and municipal guidance makes clear that camping is not defined by sleeping alone; setting up outdoor equipment can also matter.
The City of Ljubljana has publicly highlighted this issue. According to the municipality, the city attracts visitors travelling with tents and motorhomes, but problems arise when they try to stay overnight in Tivoli, Rožnik and Šišenski hrib Landscape Park or in other areas not designated for overnight stays. Visitors sometimes rely on foreign blogs or apps that suggest a “nice place for the night”. However, an app is not a legal authority: road signs and municipal regulations take precedence.
What are the penalties?
Wild camping is prohibited across Slovenia, while fines are set locally and vary from one municipality to another. The UK government’s travel advice for Slovenia warns that camping outside designated areas is prohibited and that fines can reach several hundred euros. Rules are particularly strict in Triglav National Park. According to Promet Bohinj, overnight stays, camping and resting in a motorhome in the Julian Alps and within the park are allowed only at designated sites, campsites and overnight parking areas.
For more detail on the rules and where you can legally stay overnight, read our guide to wild camping in Slovenia.
What you can and cannot do
The rules are easiest to remember as a simple checklist.
At an ordinary public car park, you can:
park in a marked bay if your vehicle fits within the lines and no sign prohibits it;
pay for the period permitted by the parking zone;
remain in the vehicle briefly, for example to change a child’s clothes or put away shopping.
At an ordinary public car park, do not:
stay overnight, even if you are “just sleeping” with the blinds closed;
open an awning, set out chairs or a table, or lower levelling jacks;
cook outside the vehicle or light a barbecue;
empty grey or black water into a drain or onto the ground;
occupy two parking spaces if your vehicle does not fit into one.
At a motorhome stopover, campsite or authorised motorhome parking area, you can:
stay overnight in accordance with the site rules;
refill fresh water and empty tanks at the designated service point;
often connect to an electricity supply.
According to the Slovenian Tourist Board , Slovenia’s network includes more than 150 motorhome stopover locations, ranging from simple short-stay stops to fully equipped sites suitable for several days. This means a legal overnight stop is usually only a short drive away.
Ljubljana: P+R Dolgi most and P+R Stanežiče
Slovenia’s capital is better equipped for motorhomes than many visitors expect. The practical solution is not to park in the city centre, but to use a park-and-ride (P+R) facility: leave your vehicle on the outskirts and take a city bus into town.
Ljubljana’s public parking company, Ljubljanska parkirišča in tržnice, operates dedicated motorhome parking areas. Most have barrier-controlled entry and exit, automated payment machines and video surveillance. Two locations are particularly useful for motorhome visitors:
The €10 rate for 24 hours includes 22% VAT and basic services: access to water, electricity and disposal facilities for chemical toilets and grey water at the Urbanomat service point. By comparison, a few hours in a central parking zone may cost a similar amount, without service facilities or permission to stay overnight. Ljubljana’s car parks are divided into tariff zones according to their distance from the city centre, so the general rule is simple: the farther from the centre, the lower the price.
If you are staying in Ljubljana longer or need a more detailed overview of locations and prices, read our guide: where to park a motorhome in Ljubljana.
Enjoy a day in Ljubljana without worrying about your vehicle
Arrive in the morning and enter the motorhome P+R before it fills up.
Refill your water and empty your tanks while the service point is still free.
Lock your vehicle and keep valuables out of sight.
Take a bus into the centre and explore the Ljubljanica riverfront, Triple Bridge and Central Market on foot.
Return in the evening and stay overnight in the same place; the fee covers 24 hours.
Other places in Slovenia
Outside Ljubljana, facilities vary. Larger and popular tourist towns usually have at least one motorhome stopover, sometimes near a swimming area, sports park or edge-of-town car park. Smaller towns may have only a few shared parking spaces. Rules are local: some sites limit stays to one or two nights, some charge a daily fee, and others are free but offer no services.
Here are some common situations:
Alpine lakes and Triglav National Park: demand often exceeds supply in summer, so book campsites and authorised overnight parking in advance. Finding a “hidden spot” beside a lake is prohibited and actively enforced.
The Slovenian coast: historic centres have narrow streets and seaside parking fills up in summer. Leave your motorhome at an authorised car park on the edge of town and continue on foot or by public transport.
Historic town centres inland: these often restrict vehicles above a certain height or weight. Motorhome stopovers are usually outside the centre but still within walking distance.
Before setting off, check the Slovenian Tourist Board’s list of stopovers and its brochure about campsites, glamping and motorhome stopovers. Always follow the signs and rules posted at the location.
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When looking for a place to park your motorhome in a city, ask yourself five questions:
Will I stay overnight? If yes, choose a motorhome stopover, campsite or authorised motorhome parking area. An ordinary public car park is not suitable.
Does the vehicle fit in one marked bay? If not, look for longer spaces or bays specifically intended for motorhomes.
Is there a height restriction? Multi-storey car parks and some barrier-controlled car parks have height limits. Know your vehicle’s exact height, including roof accessories.
How will I reach the centre? Parking near a bus stop or within walking distance can be worth more than saving a few euros.
Do I need service facilities? If you need to empty tanks or refill water during your visit, choose a site with a service point. We explain where to do this and how to handle gas cartridges in our guide to water, gas cartridges and toilets.
Driving a motorhome in a city
Choosing the right parking starts before you arrive. These practical habits can save you a lot of stress:
Set your navigation to the car park, not the attraction. Otherwise, it may lead you to a museum or castle via narrow one-way streets where turning around is difficult.
Watch your vehicle height. Underpasses, petrol-station canopies and garage entrances are common causes of roof damage.
Check the vehicle weight. According to the Slovenian Tourist Board, vehicles over 3.5 tonnes must use Slovenia’s DarsGo electronic toll system on motorways. Lighter campervans use the standard e-vignette system.
Avoid peak traffic. Roads into larger cities are often busy between 7 and 9 am and after 3 pm.
Do not stop “just for a minute” at bus stops, loading bays or the roadside. Parking rules apply to motorhomes just as they do to cars.
Campervan or large motorhome in the city
The difference between a compact campervan and a large motorhome is especially clear in a city. A van-based campervan may fit into a standard parking bay and navigate streets where a large coachbuilt motorhome would struggle. A large motorhome offers more living space, but in a city it will usually need a dedicated parking area on the outskirts.
The same applies beyond Slovenia. Tourist destinations across Europe increasingly provide dedicated, paid and sometimes monitored parking for larger vehicles because narrow city centres cannot accommodate them easily. For example, see how parking for larger vehicles is handled in Sopot, where rules changed in 2026. If you travel across borders, check the rules for each destination, as regulations vary significantly between countries and cities.
Our advice: visit the city, but sleep at a designated stop
As a family-run campervan rental business based in Ljubljana, we hand over vehicles every day to guests visiting Slovenia for the first time. Almost everyone asks the same question: “Where can I park in a city?” Our answer is always the same: treat the city as a day trip, not as a place to spend the night.
For us, the best approach is simple: spend the night at a campsite or authorised stopover, drive to a car park on the edge of town in the morning, explore on foot and by bus, then continue your journey in the evening or return to the same designated site. Slovenia is small enough that the Alps, the Karst region or the coast can be reached from Ljubljana within a few hours. There is no need to risk an overnight stay where it is not permitted.
We also find that guests often become stressed by apps promising “free overnight spots”. When you collect your vehicle, we can review your route and suggest authorised stopovers and campsites along the way. We would rather spend ten minutes discussing your plans than let a fine spoil your holiday.
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A campervan that is easy to use in the city
If you are planning a trip through Slovenia, the Alps or the Balkans and want a vehicle that also makes city visits easier, choose between two compact models: Mercedes V Marco Polo in Ford Transit Nugget Plus. Both have a kitchen and sleeping space for several people; the Nugget Plus also has a fixed toilet. Basic insurance and 24/7 assistance are included in the rental.
Daily rental: from €125 per night
Weekly rental: from €110 per night
Final cleaning: €80 per rental
You collect the vehicle in Ljubljana, where we can also advise you on routes and parking. Check availability using our booking form. To learn more about using Ljubljana as a starting point, read our article campervan rental in Ljubljana.
Frequently asked questions
Can I sleep in my motorhome in a public car park?
Not unless the car park is specifically designated for motorhomes and overnight stays. You can park your vehicle in an ordinary public car park where permitted, but staying overnight may be treated as camping and is not allowed. Choose a motorhome stopover, campsite or authorised motorhome parking area such as P+R Dolgi most or P+R Stanežiče in Ljubljana.
How much does motorhome parking cost in Ljubljana?
At P+R Dolgi most and P+R Stanežiče, the stated price is €10 per 24 hours, including VAT. Water, electricity and wastewater disposal are included, and the maximum stay is seven days.
Can I park a motorhome in a multi-storey car park?
It depends on your vehicle’s height and the restriction displayed at the entrance. Most multi-storey car parks are designed for passenger cars, so an open-air car park or a P+R on the outskirts is usually a better choice for a motorhome.
What happens if I am caught wild camping?
Depending on the municipality, you may receive a fine ranging from tens to several hundred euros. Enforcement is particularly strict in protected areas such as Triglav National Park. You may also be ordered to leave immediately, even in the middle of the night.
Do I need to book a motorhome stopover in a town?
Reservations are not available at many municipal stopovers, and spaces are allocated on arrival. In popular destinations, especially around Alpine lakes in summer, book a campsite in advance to avoid arriving in the evening with nowhere to stay.
The City of Ljubljana has publicly highlighted this issue. According to the municipality, the city attracts visitors travelling with tents and motorhomes, but problems arise when they try to stay overnight in Tivoli, Rožnik and Šišenski hrib Landscape Park or in other areas not designated for overnight stays. Visitors sometimes rely on foreign blogs or apps that suggest a “nice place for the night”. However, an app is not a legal authority: road signs and municipal regulations take precedence.
For us, the best approach is simple: spend the night at a campsite or authorised stopover, drive to a car park on the edge of town in the morning, explore on foot and by bus, then continue your journey in the evening or return to the same designated site. Slovenia is small enough that the Alps, the Karst region or the coast can be reached from Ljubljana within a few hours. There is no need to risk an overnight stay where it is not permitted.
We also find that guests often become stressed by apps promising “free overnight spots”. When you collect your vehicle, we can review your route and suggest authorised stopovers and campsites along the way. We would rather spend ten minutes discussing your plans than let a fine spoil your holiday.