Capri, cars of non-residents: ban paused until 27 December, back from 28 December to 3 January
In Capri and Anacapri non-residents' cars cannot land from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027. This is set by the Campania Region's decree no. 22; the first ban period ended on 2 November.
At a glance
- First period
- From 30 March to 2 November 2026, over
- Pause
- From 3 November to 27 December 2026
- Second period
- From 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027
- Banned
- Non-residents' cars, motorbikes and mopeds, rental cars and foreign plates
- Fine
- €430 to €1,731
- Where
- Towns of Capri and Anacapri
Ban dates
| Period | Non-residents' cars |
|---|---|
| 30 March - 2 November 2026 | Banned (period over) |
| 3 November - 27 December 2026 | The decree sets no ban |
| 28 December 2026 - 3 January 2027 | Banned |
- During the ban, cars, motorbikes and mopeds of people not resident in Capri or Anacapri cannot land or drive on the island.
- Rental vehicles and vehicles with foreign plates are banned too.
- Breaking the ban can cost a fine of €430 to €1,731.
Who can drive
- Residents, with the permit issued by the local police.
- Home owners on the island who pay the local waste tax, one vehicle per household, with a town permit.
- Ambulances, police, hearses, goods vehicles and cars with a disabled parking badge.
- Foreign-plated cars driven by the owner or a family member resident abroad: the decree lists them among the exemptions.
- For documented emergencies, permits of up to 48 hours.
Tip: if you are coming to Capri for New Year, leave the car in Naples and use buses, the funicular and taxis: see getting around Capri.
Plan your trip
- Getting around Capribuses, funicular and taxis
- Capri in winterwhat is open from November to March
- Naples-Capri hydrofoils in winterNLG timetable for November and December
- Capri Hollywood 202627 December to 2 January
Frequently asked questions
Can I bring a car to Capri in December?
Under the Campania Region's 2026 decree, from 3 to 27 December there is no ban on non-residents' cars. From 28 December to 3 January 2027 the ban is back.
When are cars banned on Capri?
In 2026 from 30 March to 2 November and from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, for vehicles of people not resident in Capri or Anacapri.
Can I take a rental car to Capri?
Not during the ban: on those dates the decree also bans boarding and driving rental vehicles.
What is the fine for driving on Capri during the ban?
The decree sets an administrative fine of €430 to €1,731.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
