There are a plethora of options when it comes to parking your car in the Sydney CBD, but many are super expensive or too far away. Cheap parking in the Sydney CBD is in high demand and not easily found when you most need it, making parking your car in the city one of the most infuriating experiences you can embark on, whether with or without the kids.
Car Parking in Sydney has never been cheaper, with many Car Parks reducing their hourly and daily fee – do your research to ensure you snag bargain car parking!
Heading to the Sydney CBD regularly for both work and pleasure, we have several favourite spots we visit for cheap parking in the city and even at Sydney Airport, which saves us a few dollars and time. We’ve compiled these into an easy-to-follow reference guide to Car Parking in the Sydney CBD, designed to help you on your next excursion into the city.
Cheap parking in Sydney is at its most affordable if you grab an early bird deal, park after 5.00 pm or hit the city on the weekend. Street parking is almost nonexistent, and the city has attempted to encourage workers to reduce congestion and use public transportation by implementing higher fees. But there are a few cheap parking sites in Sydney that you can find if you do your research. Lucky we’ve done it for you!
Cheap Parking in Sydney CBD : Car Parking Tips
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Public Transport
Our first car parking tip for Sydney is to avoid it if you can! Sydney has a comprehensive public transport system, featuring trains, light rail, ferries, and buses that operate throughout the Sydney CBD and its outer suburbs at all hours of the day. It’s relatively inexpensive, efficient, has stops almost everywhere, and provides options to get to Sydney attractions quickly without worrying about finding affordable parking in the Sydney CBD.
Of course, there may be times when you need the car and suitable parking in the Sydney CBD. This resource should help you find where you need to go.
Please note that prices were accurate at the time of publication. Please verify the pricing with each parking offer to ensure it remains accurate.
City of Sydney Parking
Recently, the City of Sydney contracted Secure Parking to manage their car parks. This has changed what is available around Sydney for those seeking affordable parking.
The Early Bird Option (Under $25.00 a day)
If you are heading into the city during the week, seeking out Early Bird options will save you a quid. The small print? You will need to enter and leave at certain times to take advantage of these offers.
Cinema Centre Car Park
521 Kent St | 306 Sussex St
Cinema Centre Car Park is a 10-story housing over 900‐bay car park located in the heart of Sydney CBD. Having served Sydney parkers for many decades, Cinema Centre Car Park continues to serve visitors to Event Cinema, Chinatown, Darling Harbour and the CBD at large.
Early Bird Parking: Entry 5:00 am-10:00 am | Exit 2:00 pm-8:00 pm $16.00
Night Booking: Entry after 3:00 pm | Exit before 5:00 am the next day | Entry after 3:00 pm | Exit before 5:00 am $15.00 | Friday & Saturday Evening $25.00
Weekend Parking: $15.00
Daily Maximum: $55.00
Booking Site: Cinema Centre Car Park Tickets
Goulburn Street Car Park (near Central Station)
101 Goulburn Street, Sydney | Enter via Goulburn Street | Corner of Goulburn and Elizabeth Street
Early Bird Parking: $20.00 | Rooftop Parking available Monday to Friday. Entry 6:00 am to 9.30 am – Exit 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Discounted Rooftop parking requires ticket validation using the ‘Validator’ located on Level 4.
Evening Parking: Enter after 05:00 pm | Exit before 06:00 am the next day| Flat rate of $12.00
Weekend Parking: $15.00 flat rate
Daily Maximum Rate: $49.00
Booking Site: Goulburn Street Car Park via Secure Parking
Darling Quarter Car Park
1 Dixon St, Sydney
Early Bird Parking: Monday to Friday | Enter between 5.00 am – 9.30 am, Exit between 3.30 pm – 7.00 pm | $15.00
Night Booking Deals: Enter after 3.00 pm, exit before 5.00 am the next day | Monday – Thursday $13.00 | Friday $25.00
Weekend Parking: Entry after 6.00 am, Exit before 6.00 am the next day | Flat rate | Saturday $25.00 | Sunday $13.00 | Public Holiday $13.00
Daily Maximum: $55.00
Booking Site: 1 Dixon Street Parking via Wilson Parking
Harbourside Carpark – 100 Murray Street
Book a spot in the secure Harbourside Carpark, entrance 100 Murray Street, Pyrmont NSW 2009. It is open every day and all night!
Early Bird Parking: Entry between 5.00 am and 9:30 am, exit between 3.00 pm and 7.00 pm. Validate ticket in the machine on Level 2 in the morning, proceed to Level 1 or 2 for parking | $18.00
Night Booking: Entry after 6.00 pm, exit before 4.00 am $20.00
Weekend Parking: paid by the hour.
Daily Maximum: $42.00
Booking Site: Harbourside Carpark Bookings
$14 every day – when pre-booked online only | Discount code: MERLIN. Book here.
Please note that this discount promo code has limited availability per day.
Darling Harbour Parking
Gets you close to….Madame Tussauds, SEALIFE Aquarium, WILD LIFE Sydney Aquarium, Darling Quarter
Citipark Car Park
431 Kent St | 204 Sussex St
Night Booking: Monday to Friday | Entry after 5.00 pm, exit before 6.00 am the following day | $19.00
Weekend Parking: Flat rate | Saturday and Sunday $25.00
Daily Maximum: $79.00
Booking Site: Citipark Car Park Tickets
$21 all day weekdays – when pre-booked online or validated |Discount code: MERLIN
$12 all day weekends – when pre-booked online | Discount code: MERLIN
Please note that this discount promo code is available on a limited basis per day.
Darling Park Car Park
201 Sussex St
Night Booking: Monday to Friday | Entry after 5.00 pm, exit before 6.00 am the next day $19.00
Weekend Parking: Flat Rate: per exit, per day | $29.00
Daily Maximum: $79.00
Booking Site: Darling Park Car Park Tickets
$21 all day weekdays – when pre-booked online or validated | Discount code: MERLIN
$12 all day weekends – when pre-booked online | Discount code: MERLIN
Please note, this discount promo code has limited availability per day.
383 Kent Street Car Park
383 Kent St | 170 Sussex Streets (opposite Hyatt Regency Sydney)
Night Booking: Entry after 5.00 pm & exit before 6.00 am the next day | $20.00
Weekend Parking: Flat rate $35.00
Daily Maximum: $85.00
Booking Site: 383 Kent Street Car Park Tickets
$21 all day weekdays – when pre-booked online or validated | Discount code: MERLIN
$12 all day weekends – when pre-booked online | Discount code: MERLIN
Please note, this discount promo code has limited availability per day.
321 Kent Street Car Park
Right-Hand Driveway – 86 Sussex St
Night Booking: Entry after 5pm, exit before 6am the following morning | $32.00
Weekend Parking: $40.00
Daily Maximum: $90.00
Booking Site: 321 Kent Street Car Park Tickets
$21 all day weekdays – when pre-booked online or validated | Discount code: MERLIN
$12 all day weekends – when pre-booked online | Discount code: MERLIN
Please note that this discount promo code is available on a limited basis per day.
Other CBD Parking
Sydney Opera House Parking
2A Macquarie St, Sydney
Early Bird Parking: Early Bird parking is no longer available at the Sydney Opera House car park.
Night Parking: Entry after 5.00 pm, exit before 6.00 am | $45.00
Weekend price (Day Price): Entry after 6.00 am, exit before 5.00 pm $25.00
Weekend price (Night Price): If exiting after 5.00 pm Night Rate applies, even if entry was during the day $45.00
Maximum Ticket Price: $59.00
Booking Site: Sydney Opera House Parking via Wilson Parking
The Domain Car Park
1 St Mary’s Road, Domain
The Domain Car Park is located at St Mary’s Rd in the heart of Sydney. The Domain is home to Music Festivals, Carols in the Domain, concerts, and marathon events. Offering Hourly, Early Bird, Night and Weekend parking as well as discount online parking options, and open 24 hours a day.
Night Booking: Entry after 5.00 pm, exit before 6.00 am the following day | $14.00
Weekend Parking: Drive Up $19.00 | Online $15.00
Daily Maximum: $45.00
Booking Site: The Domain Car Park Tickets
Cathedral Street Car Park
2 Cathedral St Cook & Philip Park, Sydney NSW 2000 (Under St Mary’s Cathedral)
Night Booking: after 5.00 pm $15.00
Weekend Parking: $15.00
Daily Maximum: $50.00
Booking Site: Cathedral Street Car Park Tickets
The Star Car Park
55 Pirrama Road, Pyrmont 2009
This secure underground car park is designed with the latest directional parking technology, allowing you to find a space easily.
Parking rates per 6-hour period (or part thereof) are as follows:
Night Booking: Arrive between 5.00 pm and 11.00 pm |Monday to Thursday $25.00 | Friday to Sunday $35.00
Day Parking: Arrive between 11.00 pm and 5.00 pm |Monday to Friday $20.00 | Friday to Sunday $30.00
Daily Maximum: $85.00
No prebooking required. See here for more parking information, including how to gain FREE parking.
Maritime Museum visitors get $15.00 all day validated parking. Make sure you validate your ticket!
Barangaroo Reserve Car Park
5 Towns Pl, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
Night Booking: Monday to Friday | $18.00 Drive Up | $16.00 online | Entry after 5pm, exit before car park closes at 12am (midnight)
Weekend Parking: Flat rate parking | $25.00 Drive Up | $23.00 Online
Daily Maximum: $55.00
Booking Site: Barangaroo Reserve Car Park Tickets
Sydney Olympic Park Parking
Gets you close to….Accor Stadium, Homebush Aquatic Centre, Sydney Royal Easter Show, Qudos Bank Arena
Parking options
Sydney Olympic Park parking is open 24 hours per day. There are varying parking options in the sites official parking parks: P2, P4, P5 and P6 Car Parks. Each provide easy access to different parts of the park, check this map to ensure you are at the parking option at Sydney Oympic Park that best meets your needs.
There are free, time-limited on-street parking spaces within Sydney Olympic Park precinct however, these they may be unavailable during major* events.
P8 Parking: P8 Carpark $6 after 6pm | Enjoy a $6 flat parking fee from 6pm – 10pm at the P8 Carpark (entry via Herb Elliott Avenue) on non-major event nights.
Daily Cost: Casual parking is available for $6.00 an hour or $30.00 a day
Event Parking: During major events, casual parking is replaced by a $30.00 per day flat rate.
Booking Site: Parking in the Sydney Olympic Park precinct can be prebooked. Head to the pre-booked parking page for full details. On most of our trips, I have arrived early and secured parking without much issue HOWEVER big events often sell out.
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This would be a great activity to do on our next family getaway. I’m not sure if my daughter will be scared but we will see 🙂
Getaway to a car park? I guess it would be scary
Have you booked the Sydney Opera House Parking lot Early Bird special without booking it online? I’m curious to know what the price difference is online vs. just going to that parking lot. Thanks!
I’ve only done it online as I haven’t wanted to miss out! Sometimes you can find a discount code on Sydney Opera House event listings – but not recently