Where To Find Cheap Parking in the Sydney CBD
Finding cheap parking in Sydney is like a competitive sport. The city is littered with parking stations and metered parking zones, but they are not made equal. Some are cheaper than others and some are in sneaky locations that not many people know about. While I prefer to take public transport where possible, I will often drive into the city for events at night and on weekends when I have the kid in tow. Over the years I’ve found what I think are best places for cheap parking in Sydney CBD.
Note: these great rates are for after 5pm and weekends. During the week the Sydney CBD parking prices are outrageous so I never take the car.
The best early bird parking options are the Sydney Opera House and Darling Square car parks. See below for more details.
I highly recommend booking parking in parking stations in advance where possible (called “Book a Bay” on the websites) as they are almost always a few dollars cheaper when you book online. I have noted with each parking station if they do not offer an added discount when booking online.
While the prices below were correct at time of writing this article they are subject to change, so please check the website before going if you are concerned about price increases.
Attractions: Museum of Contemporary Art, Vivid Sydney CBD
Location: Circular Quay, The Rocks
There are three parking garages that have decent evening rates from 5pm Mon-Fri. Note: Sat & Sun are much pricer, although they are available at a discount when booked in advance through the websites below.
Gateway Car Park
25 Reiby Pl, Sydney
Night: Mon – Fri $15.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 6am following day
Weekend: Sat – Sun $20.00
155 George St Car Park
155 George Street, The Rocks
Night: Mon – Fri $15.00
Entry after 5pm and exit before close.
Weekend: Sat – Sun $20.00
Online
Clocktower Car Park
55 Harrington Street, The Rocks
Night: Mon – Fri $10.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before car park closes
Weekend: Sat – Sun $25.00
Attractions: SEA LIFE Sydney Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Zoo, Madam Tussauds Sydney
Location: Darling Harbour
Car Park: Darling Park Car Park
201 Sussex Street, Sydney
Night: Mon – Wed $10.00, Thurs – Fri $12.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 6am the next day
Weekend: Sat – Sun $12.00
Online
Attractions: Darling Quarter playground, Monkey Baa Theatre
Location: Darling Quarter
Darling Quarter Car Park
1-11 Harbour Street, Sydney
Night: Mon – Wed $12.00, Thu – Fri $15.00, Sat – Sun $12.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 6am the next day
Weekend: Sat – Sun $15.00
Online
Attraction: Maritime Museum, Star City Casino, Lyric Theatre
Location: Pyrmont
The Star
80 Pyrmont Street, Pyrmont
This parking garage has odd hours as it’s underneath a casino, so read carefully! The best rates are during the day.
11:00pm to 5:00pm
Monday to Thursday: $15
Friday to Sunday: $20
Public Holiday: $20
5:00pm to 11:00pm
Monday to Thursday: $20
Friday to Sunday: $25
Public Holiday: $25
No discounts available online
Attractions: QVB and shopping
Location: CBD Centre
QVB Car Park
I suggest parking here after 5pm only. Weekends are not discounted.
Night: Sun – Wed $12.00, Thu – Sat $15.00
Entry after 5:00pm & exit before car park closes
No discount available online.
Citipark Car Park
431 Kent Street, Sydney
Night: Mon – Wed $9.00, Thu – Fri $12.00, Sat – Sun $9.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 6am the next day
Weekend: Sat – Sun $12.00
Attraction: Seeing a show at the Capitol Theatre
Location: CBD near Central Station
Goulburn Street Car Park
101 Goulburn Street, Sydney
Night: Mon – Fri after 5pm $10
Weekends:Sat, Sun & public holidays $12.00
No discount available online
Online
Attraction: Sydney Tower Eye, Pitt Street shopping, AGNSW, Royal Botanic Gardens
Location: The Domain
The Domain Car Park
St Mary’s Road, Sydney
Night: Mon – Fri $12.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 12am
Weekend: Sat – Sun $12.00
Attraction: Barangaroo
Location: Barangaroo
Barangaroo Reserve Car Park
Towns Place, Sydney
Night: Mon – Fri $10.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 12am
Weekend: Sat – Sun $12.00
Attraction: ICC Sydney Theatre, Powerhouse Museum, Chinese Garden of Friendship
Location: Darling Square
Darling Square Car Park
Zollner Circuit, Haymarket
Cheapest parking in the city and best early bird parking rate. My number one find for cheap parking in Sydney CBD.
Early Bird: Mon – Fri $16.00
Entry between 6am & 9.30am, exit between 3pm & 7pm
Night: Mon – Sun $3.00, Event Night* $19.00
Entry after 5pm, exit before 6am following day
Weekend: Sat – Sun $9.00, Event Day* $19.00
Attraction: Chinatown, Sydney’s Paddy’s Markets
Location: Chinatown
Market City Car Park
2 Quay Street, Haymarket
Night: Sun-Thur $11.00, Fri-Sat $13.00
Entry after 5pm
No discounted weekend day parking
Attraction: Sydney Opera House
Location: Bennelong Point
They have an amazing early bird day rate and weekend rates, but evenings are expensive. Book a Bay online for a good discount. We often park here for shows on weekends and it’s a great deal – one of my best finds for cheap parking Sydney CBD.
Early Bird: Mon – Fri $16.00
Entry between 6am and 10am, exit between 3pm and 7:30pm
Not valid Public Holidays
Weekend: Sat – Sun $15.00
Have I missed anything? Please tell me if You have a cheap parking in Sydney CBD find that I can add to the list.
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