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Cheap or Free Parking In Singapore – 25 Parking Spots You Wish You Knew About

Want to enjoy a day out without having to worry about expensive parking fees? Us too! Read on to discover 25 cheap and free parking spots that will ease your mind.

Due to Singapore’s push towards a car-lite society to create a more sustainable environment, parking fees in Singapore are increasingly expensive. In addition, a rise in demand for parking lots, especially in town and Central Business District (CBD) areas, also drives parking rates up to supply a greater number of parking lots for drivers who are willing to pay for the higher parking rates. Yet, many of us millennials want to own a car because of the great convenience that comes along with driving. Here are 25 cheap and free parking in Singapore to help you plan a day out without concerns about parking fees.

North & North East Area

1. Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

Well-known for its various trails and walks that allow visitors to observe a variety of wildlife, Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve is the right place to visit especially if you love nature. Moreover, parking is free at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve daily. So, what are you waiting for? Come here with your loved ones for a fun day out. 

Address: 301 Neo Tiew Cres, Singapore 718925
Opening hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily 
Parking Rates at Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve:
Daily: Free Parking from 7 am to 7 pm (during opening hours)

2. Orchid Country Club

Although Orchid Country Club is most famous for its golfing facilities, there are various sports and recreational amenities for all visitors to enjoy. In addition, visitors can enjoy free parking at Orchid Country Club daily. So, why not try out golfing here today? 

Address: 1 Orchid Club Rd, Singapore 769162
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Orchid Country Club:
Daily: Free Parking

3. 888 Plaza

888 Plaza situated in Woodlands consists of various shops such as hardware shops and 24-hour supermarkets to satisfy your needs. Furthermore, parking is relatively cheaper over here so you can take your time to shop and dine. 

Address: Block 888 Woodlands Drive 50, Singapore 730888
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at 888 Plaza:
Daily:
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm
$1.00/hr from 7 am to 12 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm
$1.00/entry from 5 pm to 12 am
$2.00/entry from 12 am to 7 am the next day

4. Mustafa Centre

This famous 24-hour shopping centre sells a wide range of products, for instance, electronics, toys, fabrics, and jewelry. Additionally, there are various restaurants here to satisfy your food cravings. 

Address: 145 Syed Alwi Rd, Singapore 207704
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Mustafa Centre:
Daily:
First hour free
$1.00 for every subsequent 30 min from 7 am to 7 am the next day

5. Sin Ming AutoCity

Not only does this motor industrial building have various food centres nearby, Sin Ming Autocity also has relatively cheaper parking rates for you to park at. 

Address: 160 Sin Ming Dr, Singapore 575722
Opening hours: 9 am to 6 pm daily (closed on Sundays)
Parking rates at Sin Ming AutoCity:
Mondays to Saturdays:
$0.60 every 30 min from 7 am to 10.30 pm
$0.60 every 30 min from 10.30 pm to 7 am the next day (maximum charge of $5.00)
Sundays and Public Holidays:
Free Parking from 7 am to 10.30 pm
$0.60 every 30 min from 10.30 pm to 7 am the next day (maximum charge of $5.00)

East Area

6. Pasir Ris Park (Car Parks B and E)

Not only does Pasir Ris Park have one of the biggest playgrounds in Singapore, there are also various trails, walks and water sports available for visitors to engage in. Moreover, parking is free at Pasir Ris Park daily in Car Parks B and E. So, come here now with your loved ones to enjoy a day out in the park. 

Address: Pasir Ris Close
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Pasir Ris Park:
Daily:
HDB/URA parking rates (either $0.60 or $1.20 every 30 min) from 8.30 am to 10 pm
Free Parking from 10 pm to 8.30 am the next day

7. Changi Point Coastal Walk/Changi Beach (Car Parks 1 to 6)

Well-known for its chalets and various clubs as well as food centres, this 24-hour boardwalk also provides a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere for visitors. Hence, if you want a peaceful night out, you can consider coming here for its tranquil atmosphere. Changi Point Coastal Walk/Changi Beach also has cheap parking.

Address: 6 Changi Village Rd, Singapore 509907
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates Changi Point Coastal Walk/Changi Beach:
Mondays to Saturdays:
HDB/URA parking rates (either $0.60 or $1.20 every 30 min) from 8.30 am to 5 pm
Free Parking from 5.01 pm to 8.29 am the next day
Sundays and Public Holidays: Free Parking

8. Tampines Retail Park (Ikea, Courts Megastore, and Giant Hypermarket)

Another popular place that has free parking in Singapore is Tampines Retail Park. Additionally, it is filled with various food choices and children-friendly activities. So, what are you waiting for? Bring your loved ones here for a fun day out!  

Address: 60 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528764
Opening hours: 10 am to 11 pm daily
Parking rates at Tampines Retail Park:
Daily: Free Parking from 7 am to 11 pm

9. E!Hub @ Downtown East

This is a must-go-to area because it is central to many attractions for eating, shopping, staying and playing purposes. For instance, it is near to Wild Wild Wet and it also houses the arcade, Cow Play Cow Moo. Parking is relatively cheap at E!Hub @ Downtown East, so you do not have to worry about accumulating expensive parking fees.

E!Hub @ Downtown East is within walking distance to D’Resort, which is a great place for cheap chalets.

Address: 1 Pasir Ris Cl, Singapore 519599
Opening hours: 8 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at E!Hub @ Downtown East:
Mondays to Thursdays:
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm
$0.024/min before 5 pm
$2.40/entry from 5 pm to 12 am (maximum charge of $15/day — valid up till 12 am & N.A. for multiple entries within a single day)
Fridays to Sundays:
$0.0264/min before 5 pm
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm (Only on Fridays)
$3.40/entry from 5 pm to 12 am (maximum charge of $19/day)
Public Holidays:
$0.0264/min before 5 pm
$3.40/entry from 5 pm to 12 am (maximum charge of $19/day)

10. Heartbeat@Bedok

At Heartbeat@Bedok, there are various sports facilities like a swimming complex, gym, tennis centre, badminton centre and various sports halls for everyone to engage in so that they can lead healthier and more active lifestyles. Furthermore, parking is cheap here so you can take your time to make use of the sports facilities here.  

Address: Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 469662
Opening hours: 7 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at Heartbeat@Bedok:
Mondays to Fridays:
$0.02/min from 7 am to 10.30 pm
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm
$0.02/min from 10.30 pm to 7 am the next day (maximum charge of $5)
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays:
$0.02/min from 7 am to 10.30 pm
$0.02/min from 10.30 pm to 7 am the next day (maximum charge of $5)

South and Central, CBD Area

11. Labrador Nature Reserve (Car Parks A and B)

Another popular area that provides free parking in Singapore is the Labrador Nature Reserve where wildlife is observed. 

Address: Labrador Villa Road, Singapore 001340
Opening hours: 7 am to 7 pm daily
Parking rates at Labrador Nature Reserve: 
Daily: Free Parking

12. Memories at Old Ford Factory

The Old Ford Factory that depicts Singapore’s history also provides free parking in Singapore so you can visit this gallery when you are free. 

Address: 351 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 588192
Opening hours: 9 am to 5.30 pm daily (closed on Mondays)
Parking rates at Memories at Old Ford Factory:
Daily: Free Parking

13. Mount Faber Park

Mount Faber Park is well-known for its cable car service to Sentosa Island as well as Faber Point. Furthermore, Mount Faber Park also offers free parking daily. 

Address: 109 Mount Faber Road, Singapore 099203
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Mount Faber Park:
Daily: Free Parking

14. Dempsey Hill

This beautiful heritage site comes with shopping and entertainment value that also provides free parking in Singapore. 

Address: Dempsey Rd, Singapore 249679
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Dempsey Hill:
Daily: Free Parking

15. The Grandstand

In addition to its large parking space, this unique pre-owned Car Mall has free parking daily. Furthermore, the Grandstand has a wide variety of food choices available which you can enjoy without worrying about parking. 

Address: 200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 287994
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at The Grandstand:
Daily: Free Parking

16. Costa Sands Resort (Sentosa)

Though a bit far from Sentosa’s other famous attractions, this place is one of the few spots in Sentosa that provides free parking. 

Address: 30 Imbiah Walk, Sentosa, 099537
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking Rates at Costa Sands Resort (Sentosa):
Daily: Free Parking

17. Midview City

Midview City is a highly accessible central business hub. It has relatively cheaper parking rates, making it the ideal place to explore and to shop and dine. 

Address: 18 Sin Ming Ln, Singapore 573960
Opening hours: 8 am to 6 pm daily
Parking rates at Midview City:
Mondays to Fridays:
First hour free 
$1.00/hr from 7 am to 7 pm
Free Parking from 7 pm to 12 am 
$6.00/entry from 12 am to 7 am the next day
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays:
Free Parking from 7 am to 12 am
Overnight charge from 12 am to 7 am the next day

18. Gillman Barracks (Car Parks A, B, and C)

An art-house for art lovers, parking at Gillman Barracks is even free during weekends and public holidays. Additionally, there are various restaurants nearby Gillman Barracks for you to dine in. 

Address: 9 Lock Rd, Singapore 108937
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at Gillman Barracks:
Mondays to Fridays:
$0.60 every 30 min for first 2 hours
$3.00/hr from the 3rd hour from 8.30 am to 5 pm
Free Parking from 5 pm to 8.30 am the next day
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays:
Free Parking from 8.30 am to 8.30 am the next day

19. Clarke Quay 

Well-known for its bustling nightlife because of its famous nightclubs, bars, restaurants, and music, this place is best visited in the evening and night where parking is also relatively cheap here. So what are you waiting for? Come over and spend a fun day out here with your loved ones. 

Address: 3 River Valley Rd, Singapore 179024
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at Clarke Quay:
Mondays to Fridays:
$1.28 for the first hour from 7 am to 12.29 pm
$0.43 every 15 min from 7 am to 12.29 pm
Free Parking from 12.30 pm to 1.30 pm
$1.28 for first hour from 1.30 pm to 6.59 am the next day 
$0.43 every 15 min from 1.30 pm to 6.59 am (maximum charge of $6.42 from 1.30 pm to 6.59 am the next day)
Saturdays:
$1.28 for the first hour from 7 am to 6.59 am the next day
$0.43 every 15 min from 7 am to 6.59 am the next day
Sundays and Public Holidays:
$2.68/entry from 7 am to 6.59 am the next day

20. Aperia Mall

Parking is relatively cheap here in Aperia Mall that also contains various lifestyle facilities like recreational pool and supermarkets.

Address: 8 – 12 Kallang Ave, Singapore 339509
Opening hours: 10 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at Aperia Mall:
Mondays to Fridays:
$1.60/hr for first 2 hours from 6 am to 5.59 pm
$1.07 every 30 min from 6 am to 5.59 pm
Free Parking from 6.30 pm to 9.59 pm 
$2.50/entry from 10 pm to 5.59 am the next day
(maximum charge of $15/day)
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays:
Free Parking for first 3 hours
$2.50/entry thereafter to 5.59 am the next day

West Area

21. West Coast Park (Car Parks 2 and 3)

Parking is free daily in Car Parks 2 and 3 here so you can have a fun day at West Coast Park without having to worry about expensive parking fees. West Coast Park is a great place to get in your exercise. If you have young kids, then you can consider taking them here as well. What a great family outing idea! 

Address: 34 West Coast Park, Singapore 127711
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at West Coast Park:
Daily: Free Parking

22. The Rail Mall

The Rail Mall is a unique and aesthetically pleasing mall. It has multiple restaurants, bars, and shops for people to enjoy. While parking at the mall itself is not free, parking on the road directly opposite the mall is free all day every day. 

Address: 380 Upper Bukit Timah Rd, Singapore 678040
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at The Rail Mall:
Daily: Free Parking opposite the Rail Mall

23. Tradehub 21

You can park at Tradehub 21 for relatively cheaper parking rates while accessing nearby shopping malls like Jurong Point and West Mall, supermarkets, and food centres. 

Address: 18 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609966
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Tradehub 21:
Mondays to Fridays:
$1.20/hr from 7 am to 7 pm
Free Parking from 7 pm to 12 am
Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays: Free Parking

24. Greenridge Shopping Centre

This shopping mall is attractive because of the various types of shops available. Furthermore, Greenridge Shopping Centre has relatively cheap parking rates

Address: 524A Jelapang Road, Singapore 671524
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Parking rates at Greenridge Shopping Centre:
Mondays to Saturdays:
$0.60 every 30 min from 7 am to 12 pm
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm
$0.60 every 30 min from 2 pm to 5 pm
$1.00/entry from 5 pm to 12 am
$2.00/entry from 12 am to 7 am the next day
Sundays and Public Holidays:
$1.00/entry from 7 am to 7 am the next day

25. Taman Jurong Shopping Centre

Parking here is cheaper so you can enjoy shopping here or nearby without worrying about expensive parking fees. Additionally, this shopping centre offers various goods and services that are affordable to the public.  

Address: 399 Yung Sheng Rd, Singapore 610399
Opening hours: 9 am to 10 pm daily
Parking rates at Taman Jurong Shopping Centre:
Mondays to Fridays:
$0.60 every 30 min from 7 am to 5.59 pm
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm
$0.60 every 30 min from 6 pm to 10.29 pm (maximum charge of $1.50)
$0.60 every 30 min from 10.30 pm to 6.59 am the next day (maximum charge of $5) 
Saturdays and Sundays:
$0.60 every 30 min from 7 am to 10.30 pm (maximum charge of $1.50)
Free Parking from 12 pm to 2 pm
$0.60 every 30 min from 10.30 pm to 6.59 am the next day (maximum charge of $5)
Public Holidays:
$0.60 every 30 min from 7 am to 10.30 pm (maximum charge of $1.50)
$0.60 every 30 min from 10.30 pm to 6.59 am the next day (maximum charge of $5)

Conclusion

All in all, above are just a few suggested places that you can park at to avoid expensive parking fees. On the other hand, you can always make use of Singapore’s well-connected and public transport, including the highly affordable MRT. However, public transport can be crowded especially during peak hours, which makes driving a more appealing option. Therefore, we hope that these suggested places that provide free parking in Singapore can reduce your worries about incurring expensive parking charges should you decide to drive.

Also, here are more transport tips to get around Singapore more efficiently.

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