When we visit the big cities, one of the most pressing problems is the payment of the parking on the blue stripes, since the parking meter is not always in sight or could accept only coins (which we don't have); we must not overlook the situation in which the parking meter simply does not work (and this happens on time when we are in a hurry or have an important appointment!). To solve the problem of paying for parking throughout Italy, we can use one of the many apps compatible with Android and iPhone, with which we can pay for parking without having to look for coupons, coins and machines, simply by touching a button on the phone and using PayPal or a credit card to pay the parking due.
In this guide we will show you the best apps for Android and iPhone to pay for parking lots, blue stripes and tickets in a simple, practical and fast way.
App to pay for parking lots, blue stripes and tickets
The advantage of using one of the following apps is not only that of convenience, but also that of paying only for the actual time in which the car has been parked, thus eliminating the risk of paying more than necessary and also the anxiety of having paid for too little time.In large cities we can now find parking meters that support numerous payment circuits for parking: to make the actual payment, simply retrieve the code of the parking lot in which we stopped, insert the license plate of the vehicle and finally select the preferred payment method .
myCicero
The most popular app to pay for parking is without a doubt myCicero, available for both Android and iPhone.
With this wonderful app we will be able to pay for parking in big cities but also for bus, subway and train tickets, thus becoming the ideal app to accompany tourists or visitors (not surprisingly, the name recalls "my Cicero", that is the figure Cicero who knows the city and its places well).
The app works in a simple and uncomplicated way, requiring only a registration with name and surname, followed by the screen where you can indicate a credit card to be used for payments (it can also be a Poste Pay or other rechargeable cards). You must also indicate the license plate of the car you are going to park. The app works practically all over Italy and you can therefore make a credit top-up that can be used to pay for parking.
The controller will be able to search for the license plate on his computer to detect the payment through MyCicero.
In addition, you can display the MyCicero slip, to be downloaded and printed on the official website, in order to be recognized immediately as users of the application; we advise you to always show it, since in some cities it is mandatory to show it (so as to notify the inspectors and have the license plate checked immediately instead of looking for the paper coupon issued by the parking meter).
For service costs, the app adds 8 euro cents to each paid parking, a very low cost and within reach of even the shortest parking lots.
The app also allows you to find parking spaces by reservation, to make subsidized passes and also to obtain ZTL permits to move in limited traffic areas.
EasyPark
The second most used app to pay for parking lots, blue stripes and tickets from the phone is EasyPark, which is also available for Android and iPhone.
This app works in many Italian cities (over 400), including the largest metropolises such as Rome, Milan, Naples and Turin. Also on this app we have to register and indicate a credit card or a PayPal account to top up. When paying for parking, it is mandatory to display the EasyPark coupon on the dashboard, which must therefore be printed first from home and always carried behind.
EasyPark also provides the FIND function, which allows you to find free parking spaces for the destination to be reached so that you do not have to look for it at the moment and, if you wish, by anticipating payment. Depending on where you park, additional service costs may be required (up to 39 euro cents), with the possibility of subscribing to the Plus service, so as to always pay only for the actual parking.
Telepass Pay
In some cities we can park using the Telepass Pay service, linked to the Telepass account with which we normally pay at motorway toll booths. If we have the electronic device of the Telepass, just go to the parking bar, wait a few seconds and start the stop, already knowing that the cost will be charged on the next Telepass bill.We don't have the electronic device with us "> Android and iPhone.
With this app we will be able to pay both toll parking and blue stripes, by entering the street where to park, the license plate of the vehicle and the duration of the parking. All payments will be debited to the Telepass account, so as to pay at the end of the month in a single solution.
Other apps to pay for parking in Italy and Europe
With the apps that we have shown you so far we will have to be able to pay any paid parking in Italy; however, if we often travel abroad in European Union countries, we recommend that you also take a look at the apps below:- ParkMan : another very efficient app, to pay parking in many cities in Europe and also in Italy; available for Android and iPhone.
- Phonzie : is an application for Android and iPhone that is used to pay for parking lots and bus tickets from your phone. With Phonzie you only pay for the actual time the car was parked and there is no need to pay with coins.
- ParkAppy : another parking payment app that works very well in Rome, Turin and Bologna; available for Android and iPhone.
- Tap & Park : another useful app to pay for parking, also useful for finding a parking space, finding the cheapest ones and extending parking; available for Android and iPhone.
Conclusions
In the new millennium we no longer need to have a "supply" of coins to be able to pay for parking on the blue lines or in the partner car parks: just use one of the apps recommended above to be able to comfortably pay for parking through our credit card or via PayPal. In this way, parking in big cities becomes much easier (provided you find a parking space!).To avoid forgetting where we left the car, we advise you to read our guide on how to save the parking position .
If, on the other hand, we want to find other car parks, taxis or other transport options directly within the navigation app, we can also read our guide Find parking, taxis, passages and route options Google Maps .
