Parking in St Kilda

Parking St Kilda | Cheap St Kilda Parking spaces to rent VIC

Parking in St Kilda is available mostly on metered streets and within a few paid secure parking providers. Located just 5 minutes south of Melbourne CBD, this little seaside town has developed into a thriving cultural hotspot for locals, travellers and tourists. It boasts some of the best live music and performance venues in South Melbourne as well as a busy business district of its own complete with a range of industries, cafes, boutique shopping venues and offices. It’s located not far from the busy city district of the Docklands and the arts district in Southbank.

If you’re local to the area then you’ll already appreciate how difficult securing a good parking spot is, especially closer to the beach. The long boardwalk and beachfront offers some excellent eateries, yacht clubs and the famous St Kilda Sea Baths. For centuries, humans have been drawn to the healing power and relaxation of salt water and St Kilda Baths offers heated indoor pools and a fully equipped health club so you can enjoy every bit of nature’s bounty. St Kilda Baths has its own parking, but this is also heavily metered so ensure you check which days you plan to visit to get the best hourly parking rate. The parking is also very popular for sea baths visitors and beach visitors, so you’ll have to get in early to secure a spot.

The St Kilda beach is not much of a surf beach but that doesn’t stop the city from descending onto to the calm waters when the weather starts warming up. Stand-up paddle boarding is a local pastime and a huge hit with visitors. These giant boards allow you to stand and propel yourself with a single paddle but they’re harder to work than they look. With the water so flat and clear, St Kilda beach is the perfect location to get your sea legs under you and learn how to paddle board like the best. Swimmers and boarders can move beneath the iconic St Kilda pier that extends out a few hundred metres, offering commanding views of the bay and a great spot for fishing.

As you come off the beachfront and move into St Kilda’s Fitzroy Street and Acland Street, you’ll find restaurants, pubs and clubs catering to all types and interests. There are laid back pubs with strong indie vibes, high-end European eateries, rave clubs that party all night and boutique cafes offering the best seasonal produce and artisan creations. Local residents are big dog lovers so prepare to smooch some pooches if you’re visiting.

Street parking throughout St Kilda is not cheap. Most residential streets in the area are reserved for local permit holders so if you do plan to visit the area and you park on a street marked only for permit holders, be prepared for a parking fine.

If you’re working in the area and are looking for a long term parking option, you have a few to choose from. There are car parks dotted throughout St Kilda which offer patrons a flat rate for all day parking. These start at around $12 for the day but spots are very limited, so you’ll need to make sure you’re the early bird to ensure you manage to find one. Not all parking areas are designated for all day parking on weekdays, so double-check the signage before you leave your vehicle. St Kilda is very busy over the weekend with countless food and wine festivals, music festivals, farmer’s markets and arts events so just because you’re not parking during the week doesn’t mean you won’t have trouble finding somewhere to park or finding a cheap place to leave your car. Disabled parking spaces are clearly marked and there are steep fines for people who illegally park in them. They are, however, highly competitive so if you are need of special mobility requirements, it pays to ensure that you know where you’re going to be parking ahead of time.

For regular commuters into the area who either work in St Kilda or catch public transport further into the city for work, you may not easily find a spot for your car close to train stations, bus stops and tram spots. Street parking options are metered and usually restricted to 60 mins or 2 hours. This is where Parkhound can definitely help.

We are a network offering people who need a car space for rent a chance to get in touch with the people who have space they can share. We offer you hundreds of parking options in St Kilda that you previously would not have had access to. For example, empty driveways and unused garages. Locals in St Kilda have plenty of space to share and they’re letting people know about it on Parkhound.

If you’re looking for a long term parking option or even short term options for a short stay in the area, then simply search for parking St Kilda either on our website or using our parking app. We will find you the best parking locations within your desired area and the contact details for the hosts who are renting them out. When you have found your parking spot, simply request to book it and the host will let you know of any special conditions or requirements. Some of our long term parking is available only during office hours, for example. If you’re happy with the arrangement and want to book yourself in, then away you go. Your host will confirm your booking with them, and you pay for your parking through Parkhound’s secure website. We can take care of ongoing monthly parking arrangements too. When it comes time to renew your rent on your parking spot, Parkhound can take care of the payment automatically.

We have parking locations all over Australia including Melbourne city, as well as all of the other major cities including Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane and Canberra.

How much is parking in St Kilda?

The average cost for parking St Kilda with Parkhound is about $13 per day with a weekly cost of about $65. Some commercial parking providers can charge $65 for just a few hours worth of parking. With Parkhound, we offer drivers access to private driveways, garages, carports and unused business parking which is often closer to the driver’s intended destination that large-scale commercial parking providers. Wherever there is space to park a car, Parkhound has sniffed it out.

When you use our parking app you can even double check that the dimensions are the right fit for your vehicle before you book. Not all spaces are for all cars so Parkhound helps you avoid costly parking that is inconvenient or unfit for your mobility or vehicle.

Find cheap St Kilda parking with Parkhound and save hundreds of dollars a year on our long term and monthly parking options. Users report of up to 30% savings made when compared to other parking providers. Our solution is simple and a win, win for everyone involved. The people who have space to share in St Kilda are able to make a little extra on the side renting it out to people who need great parking in the perfect location. Use Parkhound for your parking in St Kilda and save a bundle every month.

New to St Kilda?

Just 6 kilometres from the city centre, St Kilda is one of the most densely populated suburbs in Melbourne. The suburb has a lot of history within it, with the area experiencing bohemianism since the late 1960s, it being home to many artists and musicians and for subcultures of punk and LGBT. 

It’s also home to many tourist attraction sites, such as Luna Park, the Esplanade Hotel and Fitzroy Street, where the restaurants have some of the most tasty food in the city. Theatre goers will really want to visit as there are 3 main theatres that cater to a different audience. The National Theatre is ideal for people interested in the ballet, for the live music enthusiasts there is the Palais Theatre. And for those who love arthouse cinema, there is the Astor Theatre that has the largest screen in the southern hemisphere. St Kilda is also home to the largest free music festival in Australia, the St Kilda Festival. 

Additional to the music and theatre, if you’re visiting in the summertime St Kilda Beach is a popular spot if you want to swim or sunbathe. The Salt Baths are also a historical landmark from the 1850s since open sea bathing in the sea was not appropriate for the time period. This structure was reconstructed in the 1990s and now people can experience a piece of history.