Cheap parking spaces in Southbank for rent

Southbank in Melbourne is right in the middle of it all. It’s home to the Eureka Skydeck, the Arts Centre Melbourne, Crown Melbourne, the Australian Centre for Contemporary Art. And, because it’s right across the river from the CBD, there are plenty of hotels, restaurants and bars to accommodate the city’s many tourists.

As you can see, this area attracts people from all over the city, and all over the world. That means, you’re going to want access to a reliable, cheap parking. Unfortunately, there’s no free street parking, and car parks can get very pricey. Unless you have a parking space included with your apartment or workplace, parking is going to be pretty frustrating.

But, not all hope is lost! Parkhound has hundreds of parking spaces in Southbank so that you’ll never be left driving around the block for hours on end looking for a parking spot. Simply hop on our app, book your spot, and enjoy your parking space in Southbank.

Where Can You Find Parking in Southbank?

If you’re looking for street parking in Southbank, your best bet is on City Road or Kavanagh Street. There, you’ll find some of the longer duration street parking spots of 120 minutes. However, these spots are usually occupied, especially during business hours. You can check out the City of Melbourne real-time parking data, here.

Another option is to reserve a space in a car park. Some of the most popular ones in Southbank are Wilsons and Crown Car Park. Wilsons may be alright in a pinch, but if you need parking for more than three hours, get ready to pay $79. Ouch. The car park at Crown Melbourne is definitely cheaper. In their multi-level parking area, you’ll pay a daily maximum of $17, or $45 for their basement parking. The only thing to keep in mind is that when there’s an event at Crown, these prices are likely to go up (and the available parking spots are likely to fill up fast).

So, how does Parkhound compare? With Parkhound, there are around 100 parking spots all over the suburb for short-term parking. You can find rates as low as $8 per day for prime locations like next to Crown or just down the street from the National Gallery of Victoria. There are also quite a few right around the intersection of Kavanagh Street and Balston Street, which is ideal for anyone looking to park and take the tram into the city.

And, when you’re looking for long-term monthly parking, there are even more options - over 600! With so many parking spaces, it can be overwhelming to know which one is best for you, so make sure that you use our filters to help you make your decision.

Special Considerations About Parking in Southbank

If you’re on the fence about whether you should book a parking spot with Parkhound, there are certain times of year and some special events that may change your mind.

For one thing, Melbourne is a city that attracts more tourism during certain seasons. In particular, you might see neighborhoods like Southbank fill up with people from March to May as well as September to November, when the weather is absolutely perfect. Of course, summer is also a pretty busy time, since Melbourne enjoys temperate weather all year long in comparison to other large cities. So, from September to May, be ready to fight for those street parking spots.

Another big attraction is Lunar New Year, which takes place in late January/early February. During this vibrant festival, Crown Melbourne hosts a long list of activities, including acrobatic performances and fire-breathing dragon shows, and offers plenty of food vendors. This is a big event, so be ready for congested traffic and very few street parking options.

Moomba is Australia’s largest free community festival and it takes place every year in early March. This is a family-friendly event that attracts thousands of people to Southbank’s neighbor: Alexandra Gardens. There are road closures in the weeks leading up to the event as well as temporary tow-zones, so you’ll notice parking will be especially tight for that long weekend.

Run Melbourne is hugely popular 5K, 10K, and half marathon that begins at St. Kilda Road. As you can probably guess, this event makes parking limited in all of the surrounding neighborhoods, and Southbank is definitely on the list. After all, St. Kilda is a major road and closing it down for the runners creates quite the traffic jam.

Find Your Perfect Parking Spot Today!

There are plenty of reasons to lock-in a cheap parking spot in Southbank Victoria. This is an energetic suburb that is frequently the center of fun events and festivals, and you’ll want a parking space that is close to all the action!