Where to find parking in Brisbane City | Cheap parking Brisbane CBD
Brisbane City is chock-full of fabulous shops,restaurants and cultural experiences, though it;s not the easiest place to find prking, especially cheap parking. The best way into Brisbane City is the bus or train. The buses are pretty good, with big stations at King George Square and Myer Centre and smaller stops across the city. Brisbane trains are also some of the best in Australia.
Sometimes though, you just need to drive and we all know that finding the perfect parking spot in the bustling Brisbane CBD can feel like searching for a hidden treasure. Luckily, we’re here to help! Read on for some of the best places to park your car in Brisbane City.
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Brisbane City parking: King George Square car park
King George Square car park is managed by Brisbane City Council and is located underground between Ann and Adelaide Streets. Vehicle entry is via either Roma or Adelaide Streets and exit is via Roma Street.
This car park is located right near City Hall and provides excellent access for the CBD and Queen Street Mall precincts.
Weekday Rates (as of Jan 2024) are as follows:
0-15 minutes: FREE
15-20 minutes: $5
20-30 minutes: $12
30 minutes to 1 hour: $22
1-1.5 hours: $26
1.5-2 hours: $30
2-2.5 hours: $34
2.5-3 hours: $38
3-3.5 hours: $40
3.5-4 hours: $44
There are also some special parking rates:
More than four hours: $46 (for cars entering before 4.30pm)
Early bird rate: $24 per day (for cars entering between 5.30-7am and exiting between 1-6pm)
Maximum daily rate: $46 (for cars leaving before 6pm)
Special night parking rates are available from 4.30pm Monday – Friday nights with a flat rate of $5. Parking on Saturdays and Sundays is between $5 and $15.
There is also a 30% discount for electric vehicles and hybrid vehicles.
Brisbane City parking: Wickham Terrace Car Park
Wickham Terrace Car Park is also managed by Brisbane City Council. It’s between Wickham Terrace and Turbot Streets in Brisbane City. The car park is multi-level, and has good access to the Sofitel Hotel and Central Station.
Parking rates (as of Jan 2024) are as follows:
0-15 minutes: FREE
15-20 minutes: $5
20-30 minutes: $12
30 minutes to 1 hour: $22
1-1.5 hours: $26
1.5-2 hours: $30
2-2.5 hours: $34
2.5-3 hours: $38
3-3.5 hours: $40
3.5-4 hours: $44
And here are the special parking rates:
More than four hours up to 6pm (for cars entering before 4.30pm) – $46
Maximum business day rate until 6pm – $46
Early-bird parking: $20 flat rate (enter between 5.30am-9am Monday to Friday and exit between 1pm-7pm
Discounts are also available for electric and hybrid cars. Weekends and night parking is available for $5 and $6 respectively.
Brisbane City parking: Uptown Parking (formerly The Myer Centre Car park)
Uptown Parking, previously known as the Myer Centre Car Park is located at the Top Of Queen Street Mall. Parking rates here are higher than other CBD options, though you do get better rates if you book online.
Drive-up parking rates (as of January 2024) are as follows:
0-30 minutes: $9
30 minutes to 1 hours: $16
1-1.5 hours: $21
1.5 - 2 hours: $29
2-2.5 hours: $37
2.5-3 hours: $45
3-3.5 hours: $56
3.5 hours +: $68 Max Daily
If you pre-book your parking online, you’ll save more than just a couple of dollars. It’s well worth doing if you know you’re going to be parking there.
Pre-booked rates (as of Jan 2024) are:
0-1 hours: $9
1-2 hours: $17
2-3 hours: $24
3-12 hours: $32
12-24 hours: $36
Discounts for night parking and weekends are also available with flat rates between $5-$11 dollars depending on the day and time and whether you book online.
Street parking Brisbane City
There is some 2 hour parking available in the Brisbane CBD. In the Brisbane Central Traffic Area you can park for a maximum of two hours on unsigned streets unless there are parking meters or signs showing otherwise.
The two-hour limit applies at these times:
Monday to Friday: 7am to 6pm
Saturday: 7am to midday
Brisbane City Council also has metered spaces that allow for cars to park all day for a capped fee and for shorter periods. In the Brisbane Central Business Zone it’s capped at $16 per day during weekdays and $12 on weekends so it’s an affordable option for all-day parking. Just remember you can’t book a street spot, so one might not be available where you need it!
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Another Brisbane parking option – Parkhound
This one isn’t a particular car park, but it’s a convenient way to find affordable short or long-term parking in Brisbane City.
The Parkhound website lists 752 cheap and secure parking spaces including undercover, outdoor, garage, overnight and secure parking spots, all across Brisbane City. People can list their parking spaces for rent here, giving you more parking options. After you search you can view the car park details and then book securely online, safe in the knowedge that the space will be free for you when you get there.
South Bank Cultural Centre car parking
While it’s not technically in Brisbane City, South Bank is just a short stroll from the city centre and has great car parking options.
There are three car parks located in the Cultural Centre servicing the Queensland Performing Arts Centre, State Library Queensland, Gallery of Modern Art, and Queensland Museum. Parking here is a flat rate of $17.60 (as of January 2024) per entry per day, making it an affordable all-day option.
You can easily walk from these car parks into the CBD via the Kurilpa footbridge or Victoria Bridge.
Can Brisbane parking be made better with GoGet?
The short answer is yes! GoGet cars can be found in Brisbane City car parks, where members can rent them by the hour or by the day. If you need a car to make a trip that starts and ends in Brisbane City, GoGet could be a great option! Because every GoGet has a dedicated car spot, you won’t need to worry about finding a spot when you return the car, it’ll be there waiting for you.
Even if GoGet doesn’t suit your trip, remember that car share is a public service and great for the local community – we actually reduce the number of cars on the road. Car share is used by members to replace owning a car in the first place. That means fewer people own private cars, with up to 30 people using each GoGet car. With less cars on the road, there’s less congestion and less competition for parking, freeing up space for those who need it.
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