Costs & Rules
Parking charges, fines and valet offers — what's allowed and what it really adds up to.
Costs & Rules
Parking Apps in Germany: Which App Works Where, and What It Really Costs
Paying for parking by phone in Germany in 2026: how it works, which apps Cologne, Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Düsseldorf and Munich accept, what EasyPark, Parkster, PayByPhone and the rest add on top, and the common traps.
Dr. Eva Sommer25 September 2026
Costs & Rules
Valet Parking: Who Is Liable When the Car Comes Back
Valet parking at airports and hotels: why handing over the key creates a bailment, how far liability extends, and what to document before you walk away.
Dr. Eva Sommer14 August 2026
Costs & Rules
Parking at the Supermarket: a Contract Penalty, Not a Fine
Car parks at Lidl, Aldi and the rest in 2026: why what you face is a contractual penalty rather than a fine, when it is enforceable, and what ground sensors change.
Dr. Eva Sommer13 August 2026