There are a number of different options when it comes to parking in the city. Whether you want something close to the office, or need to pop into the bank, we have a range of locations at different costs to make parking easier for you.
Paid parking is required from 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. During these hours, valid payment options are:
On-Street Parking Fees
Car Parking fees and charges for CBD on-street parking are waived from 18 March 2020 for an initial period of 60 days (time restrictions still apply).
This is part of a stimulus package by Council to support Darwin businesses and the local economy during the COVID-19 response.
The CBD has three different on-street parking zones. Our city parking map is a great way to find the location of a zone to suit your needs.
All parking zones are patrolled regularly for vehicles to ensure a valid payment is made.
There is no overnight fee for on-street parking. Parking is free for after hours, weekends and public holidays.
| Zone A | Zone B | Zone C | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | $2.50 per hour | $1.80 per hour | $1.30 per hour $7.50 (max daily charge) |
| Max time allowed | Two (2) hours | Three (3) hours | All day (8.00am - 5.00pm) |
| Weekday parking payment hours |
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm |
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm |
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm |
| Other zones a valid ticket can be used |
Zones A, B and C | Zones B and C | Zone C only |
1/4P Free parking
There are a number of 1/4P or 15 minutes free parking zones in Darwin CBD. They are provided for your convenience. Although it is free for 15 minutes, time restrictions apply at all times. Other zone tickets cannot be used for 1/4P parking zones.
Multi-Storey Car Park Fees
We have three convenient multi-storey car parks in the city that provide cover and shade for your car.
Parking is free on weekends and public holidays.
| West Lane Car Park | Chinatown Car Park | State Square Carpark | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly Fee | $2.10 per hour | $1.60 per hour | $2.00 per hour (capped at $11) |
| 2P | $2.10 | - | - |
| Daily Earlybird Fee* *earlybird pay before 9.00am |
$10.70* | $7.50* | - |
| Overnight Fee | $10.50 | $9.00 | - |
| Operating Hours |
Mon – Sun
|
Sun – Thurs Fri – Sat |
24 hours |
| Weekday parking payment hours | Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Thurs |
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Mon - Thurs |
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm Weekends & Public Holidays FREE |
| Change machine (dispenses $1.00 coins) |
Yes, there are 3 available. |
Yes, there are 2 available. |
|
Off-Street Parking Fees
There are eleven off-street city car parks in the CBD, this includes two multi-story car parks. Look for the blue "P" parking symbol to find the most convenient car park for you.
The off-street car parks provide over 2000 spaces in the city and have reasonable fees for all day parking. Your daily off-street parking ticket is only valid for the car park you purchase it from or PayStay Zone. Off-street car park tickets or PayStay sessions cannot be used for On-street parking.
Parking is free for after hours, weekends and public holidays in all off-street parking, except West Lane and China Town car parks.
| Fee | Weekday parking payment hours | |
|---|---|---|
|
McMinn Street Car Park |
$3.40 per day |
Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.00pm |
|
Cavenagh Street Car Park |
$5.70 per day |
Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.00pm |
City Parking Map
Get to know the locations of all of our parking zones and locations throughout Darwin city via our handy parking map.
This is an interactive map which allows you to choose parking locations by zone.