GEARTIDE
  • Cars
  • Tech
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Audio
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
GEARTIDE
GEARTIDE
  • Cars
  • Tech
  • Gear
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Audio
  • Travel

Google Maps Now Helps You Park While You’re Traveling

  • August 30, 2017
  • Geartide Staff
Google maps parking app

When you’re traveling outside of the U.S., parking can be a pain. But, thanks to the latest Google Maps update, you can now gauge how difficult it is to find a parking spot before you even get into the car.

The update includes parking information for 25 cities abroad, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Barcelona,London, Madrid, Manchester, Milan, Montreal, Moscow, Munich, Paris, Prague, Rio de Janeiro, Rome, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Toronto, Valencia, and Vancouver.

To find parking, simply get directions to your destination and look for the parking difficulty icon in the directions card at the bottom of the screen. Using historical parking data and machine learning, Google Maps can tell you how difficult it will be to park, which can vary from “limited” to “medium” to “easy.”

In addition to finding a place to park, the app can also help you remember where you parked. Just tap a small blue dot that represents your car, and the app will save the placement as a parking reminder. You can even leave notes about the location your vehicle is in. If you happen to be at a metered spot, for example, you can add how much time you have left on the meter.

Google has rolled out the update for parking difficulty icons on Google Maps for both Android and iOS, so be sure to grab the update ahead of your next trip.

Share
Tweet
Pin it
Geartide Staff

GEARTIDE covers cars, tech, and essential gear. Add us to your Google News feed. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

Related Topics
  • apps
  • google maps
You May Also Like
Anantara Plaza Nice
View Post
  • Travel

Modern Mediterranean Meets Old World Glam in This Rejuvenated French Riviera Hotel

Casa Leria Mexico
View Post
  • Travel

This Beachside Mexican Retreat Will Give You Serious Wanderlust

Nobu Hotel Marrakech
View Post
  • Travel

Nobu’s Arrived in Africa with a Posh Luxury Retreat

Casa TO Hotel Mexico
View Post
  • Travel

The Ultimate Retreat for Contemporary Nomads

Tracksmith Weekend Duffel
View Post
  • Travel

Tracksmith’s Weekend Duffel is the Ultimate Quick Escape Bag

Nobu Hotel Atlanta
View Post
  • Travel

‘Check In’ to Luxury at the New Nobu Hotel Atlanta

July Carry On Light Expandable
View Post
  • Travel

July Introduces Its Most Versatile Carry-on Suitcase Yet

Banyan Tree Alula resort
View Post
  • Travel

This Saudi Arabia Resort is the Ultimate Luxury Oasis

GEARTIDE
  • About
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
Best in Tech, Cars & Home

Input your search keywords and press Enter.