Pre-booking Monthly and Daily Parking in Melbourne

While street parking or kerbside parking is available in Melbourne, it's important to note that finding one can be challenging to find, with just around 13% of available public parking in the city is kerbside. In the CBD, that figure drops to 5%.

Also, remember that if you opt for street parking, expect to pay hourly parking rates starting at around $7.

For off-street parking, you can expect to pay around $18.15 for an hour, roughly $36.30 for two hours, and a daily rate of $79 in Melbourne.

Be advised that most commercial parking operators also will have two prices listed on their website for each location. These are their drive-up rates and online pre-booking. With online pre-booking, you can usually save a few extra dollars.

For example, Flinders St Car Park costs $79/day when you pre-book and $85/day for drive-up. Additionally, keep in mind that most daily off-street and on-street parking spots aren’t reserved and securing a space isn’t guaranteed. That goes for council bay parking as well!

So how does Parkhound’s daily price compare to other parking space providers?

Off-street Daily Parking Costs in Melbourne CBD

Parkhound offers the cheapest parking rates among other providers. Based on the rates provided, you can get daily savings of approximately 93% compared to traditional parking operators and about 72% compared to council parking bays.

Accessible and affordable long-term parking near Melbourne Airport can feel like finding a needle in a haystack.

And while parking in Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 1, 2, 3 & 4 Car Parks are considered to be the most convenient option being 3 to 4 minutes away, this convenience comes with a heavy price tag as drive up rates can be anywhere from $12 a day.

These figures further rise to 49/day for terminal drive up rates, while premium drive up rates which include Valet and business car parks can cost around $79.

For those looking for an option that provides all the convenience you need when travelling, Melbourne Airport offers a Value Car Park deal that provides access to all terminals within minutes.

Suitable for short and long term stays, it provides free 24/7 shuttle service every 15 minutes to Terminal. However, you would need to contact the airport in order to get a quote on the pricing - not really a viable option when you’re in a rush. You can also expect prices for this option to have a premium.

Here is a comparison of airport parking rates from different providers:

Melbourne Airport parking prices

Based on these rates, Parkhound stands out as a convenient option, offering parking in close proximity to Melbourne airport while offering the cheapest rates.

And even with the $8 - $10 fee for your Uber or taxi, you can still save $100-200 on your parking expenses. That's another museum, fancy dinner or even an extra night's stay at your destination!

Additionally, our range of options extends beyond traditional car parks. Whether you're in search of indoor parking spaces, driveways, or even an undercover parking space, Parkhound offers precisely what you need - with the added convenience of securing a dedicated parking spot just for you at an affordable price.

The cost of monthly parking is influenced by the street, amenities nearby and security of the spot.

For example Melbourne Central, named by commuters as the hardest place to find a parking space in Melbourne CBD, has parking priced around $400 - $600 per month — over $200 higher than the average monthly Melbourne parking cost.

And while council parking bays are the cheapest option at around $7 per day, these facilities typically have only two off-street parking bays on offer. Another downside is that it’s a first-come, first-served arrangement with no reservations available.

When dealing with most traditional parking operators, your first task will be to get in touch with them to request a quote. Similar to car storage facilities, the cost will often depend on the number of available spots.

Generally, they provide both unreserved and reserved monthly parking options. However, it's worth noting that opting for a reserved spot usually comes with a higher price tag!

Depending on the monthly parking space you choose with commercial operators, you will also have different access types such as dash passes or access cards as well as different times.

Monthly parking costs in Melbourne

You can save up to 50% on Melbourne monthly payments for parking by using Parkhound.

Parkhound also removes the guesswork from how much you have to spend on monthly parking, while providing you with one of, if not, the most affordable option.

Additionally, Parkhound mainly provides off-street parking options, so you won't have to worry about fines or parking tickets. For FY2023-24, parking fines in the City of Melbourne are estimated to range from $96 to $192, based on the violation.

This means that by choosing a secure and reserved off-street spot from Parkhound, you not only gain peace of mind but also save money by avoiding potential fines.

We don't have any signup or membership fees, so the monthly price on the map is exactly what you'll pay!

And while some spaces might require coordinating an access device exchange (e.g. swipe card), we've got you covered with our Instant Book feature for those last-minute bookings.

Don't worry – our friendly team is here to help! Reach out to us 7 days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm, either by phone at 1300 55 63 55 or via email at [email protected].

We're experts at locating great spots, but if by any chance one isn't currently open, you can always join our waitlist.

Just drop your name and email into the callout below the map, and we'll shoot you an email the moment a new space in your area opens up. Your parking solution is closer than you think!