Parking Brisbane | Cheap Brisbane Parking spaces to rent QLD

Brisbane is Australia’s tropical capital city but if you’re thinking that parking in Brisbane is as laid back as the locals, then you’re in for a surprise. The city offers the best of the river life in the heart of the CBD, and the best of the coast life and the sea not far away along the Gold Coast to the south and the Sunshine Coast in the north. This makes it the perfect city for visiting with a car. Brisbane city parking is a little cheaper than other major cities, but competition is just as fierce for a great casual parking spot for visitors to the city, and long term parking spots for weekday commuters. You have a selection of choices ranging from secure inner city garages as well as street parking or shopping centre car parks. If you’re staying at the casino then you can park in their self-parking garage for $30 but this is subject to availability and will depend on whether there are any local events throughout the city. Peak periods will generally hike local parking prices to accommodate the seasonal demand. The Brisbane Beer Festival in February brings a lot of tourism to the city, as does the Brisbane Comedy Festival and the various food festivals scattered throughout the year.

Brisbane’s international airport is located just a short 20 minute drive from the city making it a favourite short holiday destination, like Canberra, for Aussies all around the country who want to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, arts centres, entertainment venues and the sights. The best way to any city is a combination of by foot and by car. Your car will get you to the city sights and parking in the CBD is a great central point to plan your walking tour from. Of all the cities in Australia - Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Adelaide – Brisbane probably offers the most affordable parking rates but parking in Brisbane CBD is almost as difficult to secure as anywhere in the country. 

The city is split by the Brisbane River with the south bank generally considered to be dedicated to the city’s art districts. It’s here that you’ll find the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, and the Queensland Gallery of Art. This also where the heritage buildings and the city skyscrapers merge to deliver a beautiful vista most viewable from the top of Mount Coot-tha and the site of the Brisbane Botanic Gardens. Along the water, the Howard Smith Wharves offer prime locations for fantastic eateries and stunning river views. Here you’ll find some of the region’s best seafood offerings, micro-breweries and international cuisine. 

The city has something for everyone. At night, fairy lights dazzle visitors spread from the Botanic Gardens and then out throughout the city. Eagle Street offers a selection of fine dining and cocktail bars and the Queen Street Mall offers a collection of local and international fashion boutiques. Shopping should also not be missed at the Brisbane City Markets available for visitors and locals alike every Wednesday from Reddacliffe Place and every Thursday from Cathedral Square. While you’re studying the sites, visiting the galleries and shopping until you drop, you can power up from the city’s vast collection of premiere coffee delights. Coffee is sacred in Brisbane (like it is in every corner of the civilised world) and you won’t want to miss exciting and tasty brews from the city’s many cafes. 

The Fortitude Valley region is the hotspot for Brisbane’s nightlife offering everything from dive bars to live music venues and brunch cafes. Stroll through indie record stores for great bargains, art galleries for inspiration and the head over to the Judith Wright Centre for performances like dance and poetry recitals.

If you have your car with you, or you have hired one from the local airport, then you’re going to want to know how and where to park it. Monday to Friday in the city is the general work week for office staff so be prepared to hunt for the best street parking options if you haven’t managed to secure an early bird parking space from a secure carpark. Commercial carparks offer you options on Eagle Street and Adelaide Street with flat rate options available. There are other car parks located on Elizabeth Street, not far from The Treasury Casino and will offer you great deals like $10 per hour. You’re still looking at spending upwards of $50 to park there all day if you’re planning a real day out in the city and you will likely need to team up your walking tour with some public transport options. Brisbane isn’t the largest city in Australia but it’s still too big to walk comfortably across and catch everything that you’ll want to see. 

Like other major cities and regions, disabled parking options are clearly marked, and steep penalties apply for drivers seeking to park there without the appropriate permits. You are never guaranteed parking spots, however, so it’s best to find out where are the best areas for parking ahead of time and pre book them to ensure you have a spot. 

How much is parking in Brisbane?

You have the option of both hunting for street parking spaces or choosing to book a spot in the city’s dedicated parking garages. Often, however, locations like Wickham Terrace car park and King George Square car park come with hefty fees for short term stays. The early bird parking offer for Wickham Terrance starts at $18 for day but you have to get in quick to secure a spot. King George Square offers patrons a $20 special offer for certain times while the casual rates are more like $32 for just three and a half hours of parking.

Parkhound has done all of the hard work for you. We operate a network of available parking Brisbane rented out by locals and business owners in Brisbane who have the space to spare. Our online map shows you what cheap parking Brisbane is currently available and where, allowing you to choose exactly what kind of parking you need and where you need it to be. You can engage your parking host for both short and long term options with monthly parking available in the city. This is ideal for regular commuters who struggle to maintain their spot and a regular rate for their parking.

Parking options include garages, driveways, carports and other areas. Some renters have secured spots in unit buildings while others have residences in key Brisbane suburbs with driveways or private garages they are willing to rent out to commuters, tourists and local visitors. 

You can also download our parking app which will show you a car space for rent in your location and give you the ability to measure the dimensions of the available space to check that your car will definitely fit in it before you book.

Once you have found the ideal car space for rent in Brisbane, you simply book online. The price will be set at the time of booking, so you pay upfront. Your host will then accept your booking and get in contact with you regarding any special notes of requirements related to using the car space. Once everyone is agreed, you are ready to use your new parking in Brisbane.