8 Places Around the World Where Cars Are Completely Banned

16th December 2025

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Venice has no cars at all — people travel by boats, gondolas, or walk through historic streets.

Venice, Italy 

Since 1898, motor vehicles are banned here. Transportation is by bicycles or horse-drawn carriages.

Mackinac Island, USA 

To protect air quality near the Matterhorn, petrol cars are banned. Only electric vehicles are allowed.

Zermatt, Switzerland 

Known as the “Venice of the North,” this village has canals instead of roads. 

Giethoorn, Netherlands 

No cars, bikes, or scooters allowed — movement is on foot, by donkeys, or boats.

Hydra, Greece 

One of the world’s largest car-free urban zones, with narrow streets perfect for walking.

Fes Medina, Morocco 

A pedestrian-only town where cars must be parked outside to preserve nature.

La Cumbrecita, Argentina 

Cars are banned to maintain peace and sustainability. Only tractors and bicycles are used. 

Sark Island, UK