Arnhem low-emission zone (milieuzone)

The Arnhem low-emission zone (milieuzone) covers the city centre: the singels, Nieuwe Plein, Hoge Rijnkade and the area inside them. Airborneplein and Lage Kade are outside the zone.

Since 1 June 2026, diesel passenger cars need emission class (Euro norm) 5 or higher (before: 4). Diesel Euro 0–4 cars are banned. Petrol and other non-diesel cars are always allowed.

Since the same date the milieuzone covers only diesel passenger cars and buses. Vans and trucks fall under the new zero-emission zone.

Foreign-registered cars: the rules apply, but there is NO registration and NO sticker. Check your car's Euro norm yourself.

Day exemption (dagontheffing) for diesel cars Euro 4 or lower: EUR 38.20, valid from 00:00 until 06:00 the next day (30 h), max 12 days per plate per year. Pay at once; apply before or on the day of driving in via parkeerservice P1 (arnhem.webshop.parkeer.nl). Arnhem's pages do not say whether foreign plates can buy it: check the official website.

Before you leave: 1) Check your car's fuel. Petrol (or any non-diesel): you can enter without any formalities. 2) Diesel: look at your registration certificate; the Euro norm is shown there or can be derived from the vehicle data. If in doubt, ask the manufacturer. You need Euro 5 or higher.

For foreign cars, Arnhem requires no registration and no sticker, so do not pay any intermediary for one. A diesel of Euro 4 or lower may not enter without a day exemption; check the official website whether a foreign plate can get one.

Simple alternative: P+R GelreDome, free parking, then a group ticket on the bus to the centre in under 10 minutes. This avoids the Euro-norm question entirely.

Always check the official website before leaving: https://www.arnhem.nl/stad_en_wijken/Wegen_en_vervoer/Milieuzone