Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride
What's written online
According to online articles (Hadashot 08, LiveJLM), Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride became the main free park-and-ride garage in northern Jerusalem in March 2024, replacing Givat HaTachmoshet - previously the area's largest free option - which switched to a fixed daily fee. The articles emphasize that the policy is meant to encourage light rail ridership - those who continue by public transit park entirely free, versus ₪57/day for those who don't.
Park & ride: Givat HaMivtar station (Red Line)
- The benefit
- Free for anyone who travels by public transport the same day and shows ticket validation on exit.
- Without the benefit
- ₪57 per day or part of it.
- Onward trip
- About 80 m from the Givat HaMivtar light-rail station, at the north-east entrance to the city, right next to Route 1. About 1,000 spaces on 5 levels, covered.
- Policy change
- In March 2024 this lot became the main free park-and-ride in the north of the city, replacing Givat HaTachmoshet, which became a paid lot.
Price comparison with nearby lots
| Parking lot | Distance | Price/hour | Daily max | Discounts | vs. Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Givat HaTachmoshet Park & Ride | 540 m | — | ₪30 | — | — |
| Hartom Parking - Har Hotzvim | 1773 m | — | ₪20 | — | — |
| Merkaz Ashdar Parking | 2574 m | ₪34 | ₪180 | — | — |
| Clal Center Parking | 2659 m | ₪34 | ₪180 | — | — |
| Window to Jerusalem Parking | 2723 m | ₪34 | ₪180 | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to park at Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride?
Free for holders of a valid public transit ticket (light rail/bus), shown upon exiting the garage; without validation - ₪57 per day or part thereof. Operating hours: Sun-Thu 05:00 to 01:30 the next night, Friday/holiday eve from 05:00 until one hour before Shabbat/holiday entry, Saturday night/holiday night from one hour after it ends until 01:30. About 1,000 spaces on 5 levels, covered, about 80m from the Givat HaMivtar light rail station. Opened in 2023 - in March 2024 it was designated the main free park-and-ride garage in the north of the city, replacing Givat HaTachmoshet (which became a paid lot).
Where is Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride located?
Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride is located at Givat HaMivtar, Jerusalem, operated by Jerusalem Municipality.
What's the cheapest parking lot near Nachal Tzofim Park & Ride?
Merkaz Ashdar Parking, 2574 m away, ₪34/hour.
Lists this car park appears in
Sources: LiveJLM, Hadashot 08, Moriah - Jerusalem Municipality
