--- description: "Melbourne Central car park: $18 an hour, free for 30 minutes or less, $14 after 5pm and $75 maximum daily rate, open 24 hours." title: Parking Near Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, VIC | Parksy image: https://www.parksy.com/sites/default/files/landmarks/poi-shopping-mall-683fbe70.webp --- [Skip to main content](#main-content) # Parking Near Melbourne Central Shopping Centre, VIC Landmark Parking · Melbourne, Victoria · Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines) 300 Lonsdale Street [Airport Parking (MEL)](https://www.parksy.com/airport/au/vic/mel) [Cheap Parking](https://www.parksy.com/cheap/au/vic/melbourne) [Disability Parking](https://www.parksy.com/disability/au/vic/melbourne) [Free Parking](https://www.parksy.com/free/au/vic/melbourne) [Garage Rentals](https://www.parksy.com/garages/melbourne) [Listings Nearby](https://www.parksy.com/parking/au/vic/melbourne) [Moving Guide](https://www.parksy.com/moving/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Costs](https://www.parksy.com/costs/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Fines](https://www.parksy.com/fines/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Permits](https://www.parksy.com/permits/au/vic/melbourne) [Parking Signs](https://www.parksy.com/signs/au/vic/melbourne) [Rent Parking](https://www.parksy.com/rent/au/vic/melbourne) [Street Parking](https://www.parksy.com/street/au/vic/melbourne) [Towed Vehicle](https://www.parksy.com/towed/au/vic/melbourne) [Vehicle Storage](https://www.parksy.com/storage/au/vic/melbourne) What Are the Parking Options at Melbourne Central Shopping Centre? The Melbourne Central Car Park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, with drive-up parking from $18 an hour. Parking is free for stays of 30 minutes or less, while the centre publishes a $14 flat rate after 5pm and a $75 maximum daily rate. Nearby private spaces are available from $4 an hour, 80 metres away. Listen to article 6:00 minutes Playback speed 0.75×1×1.25×1.5×2× Voice Auto (your country) Audio is AI-generated on your device, so voice and pronunciation may vary. [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) [Find Parking Near Me](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) Search secure car spaces, garages and undercover spots near you, and lock in your spot in minutes.
Address
300 Lonsdale Street
Closest listed space
Secure 24/7 Private Parking in Melbourne CBD, 80 m (2 min walk)
Nearest station
Flinders Street, 890 m (12 min walk)
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The centre lists a standard rate of $18 an hour, an evening rate of $14 flat rate after 5pm and a maximum rate of $75 per day (melbournecentral.com.au). Parking is free when you are in and out within 30 minutes (melbournecentral.com.au). For every $10 spent within the centre, Wilson Parking provides one hour of parking at 50% off (wilsonparking.com.au). The Melbourne Central Car Park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday (melbournecentral.com.au). The centre is at 300 Lonsdale Street, with the car park listed as the Melbourne Central Car Park. ## Parksy Parking Within Walking Distance of MCSC Parksy lists several nearby private spaces around the centre. A secure private parking space in Melbourne CBD is 80 metres away and costs $4 an hour, while another secure private space at the same distance costs $6 an hour. These are useful alternatives when the centre’s $18 hourly drive-up rate makes a short visit expensive. A secure private parking space in Melbourne CBD is also listed 80 metres away at $450 a month. Parksy also lists a Melbourne CBD space described as Melbourne Central Car Park, 80 metres away at $18 an hour, matching the centre’s published drive-up hourly rate. A public parking space 120 metres away costs $9 an hour, while secure indoor parking at the same distance costs $396 a month. The 120-metre options can work when the closer spaces are unavailable. Show map of Melbourne ## Busy Shopping Times and Parking Rules at Melbourne Central Weekend shopping, centre promotions and events can make the surrounding Melbourne CBD streets busier, so arriving earlier can reduce the time spent looking for a space. The centre’s published opening information gives the car park as operating 24 hours from Monday to Sunday (melbournecentral.com.au). The centre’s parking offer includes [free parking](https://www.parksy.com/parking-near-me) for a stay of 30 minutes or less (melbournecentral.com.au). The centre also publishes a $14 flat evening rate after 5pm and a $75 maximum daily rate (melbournecentral.com.au). Wilson Parking lists drive-up parking from $18 an hour and applies a 50% discount to one hour for every $10 spent within the centre (wilsonparking.com.au). Parking conditions are managed by the car park operator, Wilson Parking, rather than by the shopping centre alone (wilsonparking.com.au). The centre’s location and parking page identifies the short free period, evening rate and daily maximum as the applicable parking terms (melbournecentral.com.au). ## Other Named Car Parks Around Melbourne Central Shopping Centre The named Melbourne Central Car Park is the principal centre car park and is operated by Wilson Parking (wilsonparking.com.au). Its drive-up hourly rate is $18, with the centre separately publishing a $14 flat rate after 5pm and a $75 maximum daily rate (melbournecentral.com.au). Secure Parking publishes a Melbourne car-park rates page covering parking in central Melbourne, St Kilda and South Yarra (secureparking.com.au). Parksy’s nearby listings provide additional named parking choices, including Melbourne CBD private parking, public parking in central Melbourne and secure indoor parking in Melbourne CBD. The closest listed alternatives are 80 metres away, while the other listed spaces are 120 metres away. ## Walking From Flinders Street Station to Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Flinders Street is the nearest station listed for the centre. From Flinders Street, the walk to Melbourne Central Shopping Centre is 890 metres and takes 12 minutes. The centre is at 300 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne, and it is 260 metres from Melbourne centre. For visitors arriving by rail, walking from Flinders Street avoids the need to enter the CBD by car and then find a space near the shopping centre. The 12-minute walk from Flinders Street provides a practical route for shoppers and workers travelling into the centre. Show street view near Melbourne Central Shopping Centre ## Sources - [Location & Parking](https://www.melbournecentral.com.au/centre-info/location-parking) - [Melbourne Central Car Park](https://www.wilsonparking.com.au/parking-locations/victoria/melbourne-cbd/melbourne-central-car-park/) - [Opening Hours](https://www.melbournecentral.com.au/centre-info/opening-hours) - [Melbourne Central](https://www.melbournecentral.com.au/) - [Centre Map](https://www.melbournecentral.com.au/centre-info/centre-map) \* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What Are the Parking Options at Melbourne Central Shopping Centre? The Melbourne Central Car Park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday, with drive-up parking from $18 an hour. Parking is free for stays of 30 minutes or less, while the centre publishes a $14 flat rate after 5pm and a $75 maximum daily rate. Nearby private spaces are available from $4 an hour, 80 metres away. ### How Much Does Parking at Melbourne Central Shopping Centre Cost? The centre publishes a standard rate of $18 an hour, a $14 flat rate after 5pm and a maximum rate of $75 per day. Wilson Parking lists drive-up parking from $18 an hour and an early-bird rate from $18. Parking is free when you are in and out within 30 minutes. ### Is the Melbourne Central Car Park Open 24 Hours? The Melbourne Central Car Park is open 24 hours from Monday to Sunday. It is operated by Wilson Parking, which manages parking conditions. The centre is at 300 Lonsdale Street, and the car park is listed as the Melbourne Central Car Park. ### Are There Cheaper Parking Spaces Near the Shopping Centre? Parksy lists secure private parking spaces 80 metres away for $4 an hour and $6 an hour. A public parking space 120 metres away costs $9 an hour. These provide alternatives to the centre’s $18 hourly drive-up rate, while secure indoor parking 120 metres away is listed at $396 a month. ### Can I Get a Parking Discount When Shopping at the Centre? For every $10 spent within the centre, Wilson Parking provides one hour of parking at 50% off. The centre also offers free parking when you are in and out within 30 minutes. The published evening rate is $14 flat after 5pm, with a maximum rate of $75 per day. ### How Far Is Melbourne Central Shopping Centre From Flinders Street Station? Flinders Street is the nearest station listed for the centre. 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