In Bucharest, finding a parking space has become one of the everyday problems faced by drivers, while shopping center parking lots have come to be used not only by customers going shopping, but also by people who work or live in the respective areas. In this context, several shopping malls in the Capital offer monthly subscriptions for drivers who want regular access to private parking facilities. In 2026, the prices for these subscriptions generally range between 300 and 400 lei per month, although the conditions differ significantly from one shopping center to another. Some malls publish the exact price, others require contacting the administration for the available offer, while in certain cases the price also depends on the period for which the subscription is paid in advance. At the same time, public parking spaces managed by the Bucharest Municipal Parking Company operate under a different pricing system. According to the tariffs approved by the municipality, using public parking spaces costs 5 lei per hour, 30 lei per day or 500 lei per month, without reserving a specific space.

Mega Mall has a subscription of 300 lei per month

Mega Mall Bucharest is one of the options for which the subscription price is clearly established. The shopping center's regulations mention a monthly subscription of 300 lei for parking level 1B, subject to available spaces.

The rental conditions are somewhat stricter for those who want long-term access. Subscriptions are available for a minimum period of three months, while the contract is concluded for a period of two years. For individuals, the tariff is 300 lei per month, VAT included, for each vehicle, and payment is made in advance for at least three months. In the case of legal entities, the tariff is 300 lei plus VAT per month and vehicle, with the same condition regarding advance payment.

When the contract is signed, there is also a contractual deposit of 250 lei, which may be returned after the contract ends and the access card is returned. Thus, for an individual, the actual cost of the subscription is 900 lei for the first three months, to which the deposit stipulated in the contract is added.

For regular mall customers, the first two hours of parking are free on the same calendar day, after which the tariffs provided by the regulations apply.

At Veranda Mall the subscription reaches 350-400 lei

Veranda Mall is among the shopping centers in Bucharest where the parking facility can also be used on a subscription basis. The information provided indicates that monthly subscriptions cost between 350 and 400 lei, depending on the contractual conditions and the chosen period.

The official regulations of Veranda Mall confirm the existence of subscriptions and specify that, by paying the subscription, the customer benefits from a non-designated parking space on level P3, subject to availability and during the parking facility's operating hours. The parking facility is normally open Monday through Sunday between 06:00 and 02:00.

An important aspect is that the subscription does not mean that a specific parking space is reserved. The driver has the right to use a space designated for subscribers, but the space itself is not assigned to a particular person. The parking card is individual and is associated with a specific registration number, and cannot be transferred to another person.

For information about availability and the exact conditions of the subscription, Veranda Mall's administration provides the email address office@verandamall.ro. Therefore, those interested should check the tariff applicable at the time of the request before signing the contract.

What are the conditions for a Promenada subscription?

Promenada Mall Bucharest also offers the possibility of using its parking facility on a subscription basis. The official regulations specify that the subscriber benefits from a non-designated parking space on level -3 of the parking facility for the entire validity period of the subscription. If there are no spaces available on level -3, spaces on level -2 may be used.

The schedule for subscription holders is Monday through Sunday, between 06:00 and 24:00. The parking card is nominal and cannot be transferred to another person. To extend the subscription, the customer must inform the administrative center at least one week before its expiration.

The regulations publicly available do not explicitly display the current monthly subscription price in the information consulted. Therefore, for an exact cost in 2026, the offer must be requested directly from Promenada's administration. This is an important detail because the subscription price should not be confused with the tariffs for hourly paid parking.

For regular parking, the first hour of each 24-hour period is free from Monday to Friday, while the next three consecutive hours cost 3 lei per hour, after which the tariff reaches 10 lei per hour. At weekends, after the first free hour, the tariff is 2 lei per hour.

București Mall in Vitan has subscriptions, but the price is requested separately

București Mall-Vitan, one of the best-known shopping centers in the Capital, offers the possibility of concluding parking subscriptions, but the price is not displayed as a standard tariff on the website.

The regulations specify that the shopping center may make one or more parking spaces available to customers, depending on availability, in exchange for a subscription fee. The exact number of spaces and their location are established before an individual access agreement is concluded.

In the case of București Mall, general access to the parking facility is permitted between 08:00 and 24:00, but there are categories of users with different rules. Subscribers have specific access rights provided by the regulations, while certain categories, such as cinema customers, may benefit from extended access hours.

For those interested in a subscription, the tariff must be requested directly from the shopping center's administration. Therefore, it is not correct to automatically present a fixed amount of 300 or 400 lei as the official 2026 price without confirmation from the administration.

How much does parking cost at AFI Cotroceni?

AFI Cotroceni is located in an area where pressure on parking spaces is very high, and the shopping center's parking facility is heavily used both by visitors and employees working in the Cotroceni area.

For 2026, the administration of AFI Cotroceni does not publicly display, in the available information, a standard tariff for the monthly subscription. Those interested in this option must request information directly from the shopping center's representatives, using the dedicated email addresses or by phone.

Therefore, in AFI's case, it is important to distinguish between the existence of a subscription service and the publication of a tariff. The fact that the mall may offer subscriptions does not automatically mean that a price of 300, 350 or 400 lei per month can be indicated. The tariff may depend on availability and contractual conditions.

For a driver who works daily near the mall, however, a subscription can be a more convenient solution than looking for a space on the surrounding streets, especially during busy periods.

Sun Plaza has subscriptions and offers the first two hours free

Sun Plaza has approximately 2,000 parking spaces, and the shopping center states that the first two hours are free for regular users.

The parking regulations confirm the existence of subscriptions and establish that the subscriber benefits from a non-designated parking space on level -2, in the yellow zone, for the duration of the contract. The card is nominal and cannot be transferred to another person.

The regulations consulted also mention the subscription options: 300 lei per month for payment in advance for 12 months, 350 lei per month for payment in advance for three or six months, and 400 lei per month for monthly payment. Therefore, the period for which the subscription is paid can make a difference of up to 100 lei per month.

For regular parking, the updated regulations specify that from Monday to Friday the first two hours are free, after which 4 lei is charged for each started hour.

Municipal blue parking costs 5 lei per hour

An alternative to private mall parking facilities is represented by public parking spaces managed by the Bucharest Municipal Parking Company. Starting March 1, 2023, Bucharest has had a single pricing zone for parking facilities and parking spaces belonging to the municipality's public or private domain.

The tariff established by HCGMB no. 705/2022 is 5 lei per hour, 30 lei per day and 500 lei per month for the use of parking spaces by individuals, legal entities and public institutions, between 08:00 and 20:00. Paying the monthly subscription does not mean that a specific space is reserved.

For residents, there is a much lower tariff: 50 lei per month or 500 lei per year, but this applies only to people who meet the conditions established by the municipality. Resident subscriptions are for non-reserved spaces and may be granted under certain conditions, including for vehicles registered in Bucharest or used on the basis of leasing or loan-for-use agreements.

Mall or public parking: which option is more advantageous?

If we look strictly at prices, a subscription of 300 lei per month at Mega Mall is cheaper than the 350-400 lei subscriptions found at other shopping centers. At Sun Plaza, choosing the payment period can reduce the monthly cost to 300 lei, while monthly payment reaches 400 lei. At Veranda, the stated range is 350-400 lei, while for AFI Cotroceni and București Mall the exact price must be requested from the administration.

On the other hand, municipal parking has the advantage of a standard tariff of 500 lei per month and can be used in any available public space, without reserving a specific parking spot. For someone who works every day in a central area and needs repeated access to parking, the difference compared with a mall subscription can be significant.

Ultimately, the choice depends mainly on the daily destination, the distance to the workplace and the actual availability of parking spaces. A mall subscription may be more expensive than using a public space occasionally, but it provides access to a private parking facility, generally closer to the shopping center or to office buildings in the area. 

For drivers who use their cars every day, comparing the monthly cost with the actual number of hours spent in the parking facility can make the difference between a justified expense and an unnecessarily high one.

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