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If you drive on a regular basis you know the frustration of looking for a vacant parking spot. Parking in Melbourne can be an absolute nightmare. Like most busy major cities, Melbourne CBD is a bustling metropolis offering tourists, visitors, locals and commuters some of the best coffee in the country, the most amazing cultural delights, beautiful scenery and the long, flowing Yarra River. Whether it’s near your office or when you want to visit the beach, many drivers dread those minutes wasted circling the block in search of an open spot.

Now, this concern is a thing of the past thanks to Parkhound. We have collected the best parking in all of the major cities and regions throughout Australia, including Perth, Adelaide, Sydney, Canberra, from the people who have car space to rent.

What is Parkhound?

We understand the frustration that comes with owning a car: where do you park it? When you’re in need of parking Melbourne can be a trying city to live in because there aren’t many open spaces available. All of the central business districts on both the north and southside of the river are heavily dotted with parking bays restricting parking to usually about 60 minutes. Even as you travel further south into St Kilda and the iconic Port Phillip Bay, you will struggle to find friendly parking options for longer stays. The St Kilda Beach, with nearby Luna Park, has a range of parking options but they fill up fast and the bays are heavily time restricted. These street parking bays are also equipped with under road sensors which accurately measure how long a car has been parked in a particular bay. Even if you regularly top up for your parking meter, parking inspectors will ping you for staying too long in a designated space and fines start at around $83.00. If your car has been left in a tow-away zone, come 4.30pm your car will be towed to the City of Melbourne impound yard.

Throughout the week, weekday parking for commuters can be hard to secure unless you’re prepared to take advantage of early bird parking specials. Even then you could be forced to arrive far earlier than you strictly need to just to ensure that you get a convenient parking spot. Disabled parking spaces are clearly reserved but these are also limited so if you require easy access to your vehicle, you could be disappointed when it comes time to find a park.

Weeknight parking is similarly restricted with some areas of the city imposing very strict parking restrictions up to midnight every night of the week. These are in the north of the city including the suburbs of Carlton, Collingwood and Northcote, where some of the best places to find excellent food and drink options are often hiding. Most weekend restrictions will include busy Saturdays so if you do manage to find a car park, be prepared to move your car on time.

Public transport throughout Melbourne includes the city’s iconic tram system and these light rail vehicles even enjoy some streets completely to themselves, particularly through Bourke Street and Swanston Street. There is also a train line running throughout the city and myriad bus options to choose from. These options, however, aren’t the most convenient method sometimes. Although they may save you some money over the long term, what they save in your bank account is sometimes spent in time and frustration waiting for slow running services, interrupted services or simply trying to lug around your shopping and other items.

But we did see a solution in the market: there are some people who own parking spaces that they don’t use. This can be the affordable parking Melbourne drivers are looking for.

Parkhound is now the connection point between parking owners—called hosts—and those in need of a safe place to park a vehicle.

Individuals who have parking available can list the details of these spots. Drivers can view the information and book it if it seems like the solution to their needs for cheap parking Melbourne based. This could be in Carlton or Fitzroy, neighbouring suburbs within the Melbourne inner city.

In many cases our users save as much as 50% on their parking costs compared to using commercial parking solutions.

How Does it Work?

The Parkhound platform facilitates everything you’ll need to find and book cheap parking Melbourne has on offer:

• You view possible parking spots
• You request to book the parking Melbourne residents list on the platform
• Confirmations are done and payments are made via Parkhound
• You can manage aspects of your account on the platform; if you plan on using a different vehicle, simply add it so your parking host knows it’s still you using your rented space

The Parkhound platform also assists in managing logistics such as deposits for access keys or remotes. This minimises the administration and effort for both host & renter, ensuring a streamlined parking rental process.

We Have an App!

These days there’s an app for everything, right? So why not solve your parking problems with an app too? That’s what we thought when we started designing the Parkhound app. Now you can look for your parking spot while you’re on the road—though we prefer you pull to the side of the road while you us the app of course—and find a parking spot near your destination.  

We Have a Waiting List

You may browse the Parkhound platform today for parking Melbourne residents provide and find nothing. But that’s not the end of it. We created a handy ‘Waiting list’ feature. Simply tell the community what you need and when you need it. There may be someone who has exactly what you need who joins the Parkhound platform later today. They can see your request on the waiting list and let you know about your possible solution.

What Can You Use Parkhound for?

We understand that not everyone needs parking for the same reason. Our infrastructure is flexible to suit various scenarios.

Various Uses

Some people use Parkhound to ensure they have safe parking for their car while they’re at work. You don’t have to be late for work anymore just because you’re circling the block countless times to find an open spot. This type of parking Melbourne drivers book will usually be long term contracts, so monthly parking Melbourne based is a popular option on Parkhound.

You can use this same type of arrangement to find safe parking for your car near your home if your garden or driveway isn’t big enough to accommodate your vehicles.

Other drivers may require parking for a day or two, simply to make life easier. Perhaps you’re planning a holiday in Melbourne and don’t want to worry about parking Melbourne has available when you get there. Now you can book it well ahead of time to ensure a carefree vacation.

You Decide for How Long

As long as your parking host agrees, parking spots can be booked for short or long-term use. This can be for days, weeks or months. You can also terminate a contract earlier if required. Simply give a month’s notice on long term contracts so your host can start advertising its availability again.

Have a Parking Available? Join Us

We’ve already helped thousands of Australians find parking Melbourne and other cities have available. But our community is growing and there may be a driver who is looking for the type of parking you have available.

So why not list your space?

Listing your parking Melbourne based can take as little as five minutes. Add a description and images to make it easy for drivers to gauge whether it’s the cheap parking Melbourne based that they need. You can have someone renting the space—and some extra money in your pocket—within hours or days. 5 minutes online can result in as much as $400 a month income by simply renting out your space as cheap parking Melbourne locals can use.

We made it easy: Parkhound connects parking owners and drivers to everyone’s benefit.

If you own a car you should ENJOY using it, not dread it. Join us, download the app and have one less worry from now on.

Have questions? Our team is available during office hours, Monday to Friday. We’ll gladly assist.

New to Melbourne?

Like Brisbane, Melbourne city is separated by a river, offering a range of cultural hotspots on both the northern and southern sides. As you cross the city river into the southern region, you’re greeted first by the Melbourne Arts Centre and then the National Gallery of Victoria. On the other side of St Kilda Road is the Melbourne Botanic Gardens offering long, luscious swatches of green grass, covered entertaining areas and flat, level walking track. That’s not to say that you won’t find a selection of cultural centres, beautiful gardens and great art dotted elsewhere in the city and definitely worth a visit.

If you’re new to Melbourne or visiting locally, you won’t want to miss the Crown Casino, the Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium or the Federation Square and its surrounding attractions. Collins Street in Melbourne is home to some of the country’s best boutique shopping experiences and the gastronomical delights span from Brunswick to South Yarra. Other interesting events you might be travelling into Melbourne especially for include the Australian Open Tennis tournament, the Melbourne Jazz festival, Moomba – the Melbourne parade of fantastic floats – and the Queen Victoria Markets which are home to food festivals on special days throughout the year.

The city of Melbourne is great to stroll through. There are excellent side alleys and artworks nestled in and around the city on old and new walls. You can book graffiti tours with knowledgeable locals who can take you to some of the best street art in the world.