Public garage Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik Public Garage at Ilijina Glavica is one of the most practical places to leave your car when visiting Dubrovnik Old Town. The garage has 711 spaces, is open 24 hours and sits just outside the city's restricted traffic zone, so ordinary visitors can drive directly to it without needing an Old Town access permit.

Is Dubrovnik Public Garage a good choice for visiting the Old Town?

Yes. For visitors arriving in Dubrovnik by car, Ilijina Glavica is one of the simplest parking options within walking distance of the historic centre.

The biggest advantage in 2026 is its position immediately outside Dubrovnik's special traffic regulation zone. Vehicle access farther along Zagrebačka Street towards Pile, Ploče and the Old Town is restricted unless you meet the city's access conditions, while the public garage itself can be reached without a special access permit.

If you are mainly visiting the Old Town Dubrovnik attractions, parking here also avoids searching for limited and expensive spaces closer to the city walls.

Dubrovnik Public Garage parking fees

Parking prices can change, so check the official Ilijina Glavica garage information before relying on a particular rate.

For a wider comparison of parking areas around the city, see our guide to parking in Dubrovnik.

Dubrovnik traffic restrictions and the public garage

Dubrovnik operates a special traffic regulation zone around the historic centre. During the regulated period, ordinary vehicles cannot simply continue from Ilijina Glavica along Zagrebačka Street towards the Old Town unless they meet one of the permitted access conditions.

The Ilijina Glavica Public Garage is outside the restricted zone. This makes it particularly useful for day visitors and travellers who do not have pre-arranged parking inside the controlled area.

Once parked, continue to the Old Town on foot or use Dubrovnik's public transport. See our Dubrovnik city bus map and timetables.

Walking from the public garage to Dubrovnik Old Town

From the garage, follow the downhill pedestrian route and stairs through the Baltazar Bogišić Park area towards Pile Gate. Depending on your pace and exact route, allow roughly 5-10 minutes to reach the Old Town entrance.

The walk towards the Old Town is downhill and relatively easy. The return to the garage is uphill, so allow more time and energy when walking back, especially during the summer heat.

Vehicle size and EV charging

The maximum entrance height at Ilijina Glavica Public Garage is 2.10 metres. If you are travelling with a tall van, camper, roof box or other high vehicle, check your total height before driving to the entrance.

The garage also currently has four electric-vehicle charging stations. Charging is billed separately from parking and the current charging rate is displayed by the operator.

Is the public garage the cheapest parking in Dubrovnik?

Not necessarily. Private and more distant parking options may cost less, particularly for multi-day stays. The main advantage of Ilijina Glavica is the combination of location, 24-hour access and straightforward arrival without entering the restricted Old Town traffic zone.

If you are staying several days, compare the total cost with parking offered by your accommodation or more distant parking areas before deciding where to leave the car.

If you plan to rent a car during your Croatia trip, see our car rental in Croatia guide.

Address & contact details

Street: Zagrebačka bb
Postcode: 20000
City: Dubrovnik