We’ve scoped the cheapest (and free) car parking spots in central London and here’s where you can find them…

London is one of the busiest cities in the world, so parking is almost always at a premium, as well as being very expensive on street meters.

Average prices for a car parking space in central London can be priced up to £80 per day as popular, central locations are in high demand, so finding reasonably priced and reliable parking can be a real struggle.

Pricey hourly rates of parking spaces make finding the cheapest place to park in central London no easy feat, so London-based property developers at Essential Living have done the research for you and scoped out the best, cheapest and safest places you can park your car in central London.

Free parking

There are thousands of parking zones across London, each with their own restrictions that vary from being wildly expensive to free – but it can seem virtually impossible to compare them.

So why spend hundreds when you can find a parking spot for free? SpotAngels have created a free parking map to save you all the stress of navigating London’s parking chaos.

The map updates in real-time, so simply type in the address you’re parking near, the time you expect to be there, and your duration. The spots where you can legally park will appear on the map along with their prices. The green spots are the ones that are free of charge.

London Barbican car park

Whether you’re commuting regularly or just stopping by to see the sights, an early bird parking pass at London Barbican car park will cost just £10 a day, as long as you get there by 9.30 AM. You can pre book this space via the ParkPass app – many NCP car parks start out at £25 a day, so this is a real bargain!

The London Barbican car park is in a central location, where you’ll be within a few minutes’ walk from all the hustle and bustle of London’s most popular attractions.

Your Parking Space

Whether you’re looking to park in the town centre for a few hours, or secure a lock-up garage close to where you live, YourParkingSpace is a great online marketplace to book from thousands of parking spaces that are available on an hourly/daily or rolling monthly basis.

This secure garage space is located just a six minute walk from London Bridge underground station and is going for just £100 a month.

London Wall Car Park

When parking in a central London car park, expect to be charged by the hour. Fortunately, some car parks, such as London Wall car park, offer season tickets which can massively help save you some cash if you’re regularly commuting by car in London.

Located in the heart of central London just a short walk from Liverpool Street Station, a season ticket in London Wall car park will set you back by £250 per quarter year, as opposed to paying £50 per 12 hour day.

Tube Station Car Parks

Some of the cheapest places to park are at underground station car parks, which makes it easy to continue your journey through central London.

Tube station car parks are secure, and most cost around £4–7 per day Monday–Friday, £2–£3 on Saturday and £1–2 on Sunday.

If you choose a tube station just outside zone 1 of central London, you’ll also avoid paying congestion charges which is a £15 daily charge. Greenford Station car park provides direct access to the Central Line, with a day ticket costing just £6 on weekdays and £2 on weekends.