Melbourne City Guide
Parking in Melbourne
Without Paying CBD Rates
Fringe suburbs, near trams, and Tullamarine alternatives, all cheaper than commercial carparks.
Melbourne's parking market
Melbourne CBD commercial parking runs $40–65 per day. Monthly rates in multi-storey carparks are $300–450. Unlike Sydney, Melbourne has an extensive tram network, which creates an advantage: a private parking space 1–3 km from the CBD with tram access is genuinely convenient.
South Yarra, Richmond, Carlton, and Cremorne all have private parking at a third to half the CBD rate, with tram lines running directly into the city. Workers in these suburbs often find the walk to a tram stop is faster than the drive to a CBD carpark.
Where to look by area
CBD Fringe, South
South YarraCremorneRichmond
Daily
$8–18
Monthly
$120–220
Strong tram connections to the CBD. South Yarra is 10–15 min by tram. Cremorne has become a major tech hub, strong demand from local workers too.
CBD Fringe, West
Port MelbourneSouth MelbourneWest Melbourne
Daily
$7–15
Monthly
$100–200
Easy tram access via Collins St, Bourke St, and Flinders St routes. Lower residential density means more available driveways.
CBD Fringe, North
CarltonFitzroyCollingwood
Daily
$7–14
Monthly
$90–180
Popular with University of Melbourne staff and students. Inner North workers who walk or cycle to the CBD find these areas practical.
Southbank & Arts Precinct
SouthbankSt Kilda RoadSouth Wharf
Daily
$10–20
Monthly
$140–250
Large concentration of office workers, convention visitors, and arts precinct attendees. Scarce street parking makes private spots valuable.
Near major stations
Flinders Street catchmentSouthern CrossMelbourne Central
Daily
$12–22
Monthly
$160–280
Within walking distance of the three main CBD stations. Premium location for private spots, expect higher rates but high availability.
Airport (Tullamarine)
TullamarineEssendonGladstone Park
Daily
$10–20
Monthly
N/A (short-term)
5–15 min from terminals. SkyBus stops in Essendon. See our airport parking guide.
Outer suburbs, park and ride
RingwoodDandenongCranbourneWerribee
Daily
$4–8
Monthly
$50–90
Park near a station on the Belgrave, Craigieburn, Frankston or Werribee line and train to the CBD. Monthly rates from $50.
Price benchmarks: Melbourne
| Option | Daily rate | Monthly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Wilson/Secure Parking CBD | $40–65 | $300–450 |
| Private parking, CBD fringe | $7–18 | $100–220 |
| Private parking, inner suburbs | $6–14 | $80–170 |
| Private parking, outer suburbs | $4–8 | $50–90 |
Indicative benchmarks. Actual rates vary by specific location and listing.
Park and ride from outer suburbs
Melbourne's train network connects outer suburbs to the CBD in 30–60 minutes. Private parking near stations in Ringwood, Dandenong, Cranbourne, and Werribee runs $50–90 per month, versus $300–450 for a CBD carpark.
The tram alternative: park in Fitzroy, Carlton, or Collingwood and tram to the CBD. Journey time is 15–25 minutes, and monthly rates are $80–180.
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