Parking Near RMIT University, Melbourne
Where Can I Park for RMIT University?
Care Park lists early-bird parking at RMIT Building 91, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton, for entries from 6:30 am to 10:00 am Monday to Friday at $19. Paid street parking is available outside buildings 46, 44 and 96. Parksy also lists 24/7 spaces 70 m away for $5 an hour and 110 m away from $4 an hour.
- Address
- 402 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
- Closest listed space
- Convenient 24/7 Private Parking in Melbourne CBD, 70 m (1 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Flinders Street, 1.2 km (15 min walk)
Parking Near Melbourne
A university campus building Photo: Pexels / Donovan Kelly
Parking at RMIT University’s Melbourne City Campus
The campus parking information identifies Care Park as the operator for parking enquiries, including problems with the RMIT Parking App. Care Park can be contacted on 03 9957 5520 or customerservice@carepark.com.au (rmit.edu.au).
Care Park lists early-bird parking at RMIT Building 91, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton, from Monday to Friday for entries between 6:30 am and 10:00 am, with a $19 rate (carepark.com.au). The location is separate from the campus address at 402 Swanston Street, so it suits drivers willing to park outside the immediate City campus area.
Wilson Parking also promotes parking at RMIT University across its professionally managed Australian locations, giving staff and visitors another operator to check for a suitable facility (wilsonparking.com.au).
Other Parking Around Swanston Street
Paid street parking is available outside RMIT buildings 46, 44 and 96, according to StudentVIP’s RMIT Melbourne City guide (studentvip.com.au). These spaces place drivers close to teaching buildings, although the guide identifies them as paid rather than free parking.
Wilson Parking lists locations around RMIT University and describes its facilities as professionally managed parking across Australia (wilsonparking.com.au). A nearby commercial facility can be useful for a longer class, office shift or appointment when a short street-parking stay is not practical.
The City campus sits in central Melbourne, where parking choices include operator-managed facilities and paid kerbside spaces rather than a single universal visitor tariff. Drivers can match the stay to a street space or commercial car park without treating the campus car park as the only option.
Busy Periods and Street Restrictions Near RMIT
Parking pressure is highest when students and staff arrive for regular teaching days, while orientation activity, open days and campus events add visitors to the City streets. RMIT’s central location at 402 Swanston Street places arrivals among dense pedestrian and traffic movements.
Paid street parking outside buildings 46, 44 and 96 is identified in the RMIT Melbourne City guide (studentvip.com.au). Those spaces are on surrounding streets rather than inside a dedicated campus facility, so kerbside restrictions and signed controls govern use at each location.
Drivers attending a major event should allow time for a commercial car park or a Parksy space instead of relying on finding a kerbside bay immediately before arrival. The campus address is 402 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.
Parksy Spaces Near RMIT University
Parksy lists a driveway space in Melbourne CBD, a few steps away at 70 m, with 24/7 access for $5 an hour. Its short walk suits students with a single class, staff making a brief visit and visitors carrying bags or equipment.
Three private spaces are listed 110 m away in central Melbourne or the Melbourne CBD: two offer 24/7 access at $4 an hour, while another private space is available 24/7 for $70 a week. The hourly spaces suit short visits, while the weekly private option is aimed at staff or students parking across several days.
Two further 24/7 spaces are listed 110 m away: a public space at $50 a week and a private space at $60 a week. The weekly choices are better suited to regular commuters than one-off visitors.
Train and Walking Access to RMIT
Flinders Street is the nearest listed station, 1.2 km from the campus and a 15 min walk.
Southern Cross is another train option, approximately a 19 min walk from RMIT University. The station suits commuters whose rail service arrives there, with the remaining journey completed on foot.
The campus address is 402 Swanston Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, so drivers using a Parksy space or a commercial car park can combine the final approach with the listed walking routes from either station.
Sources
* 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
Where Can I Park for RMIT University?
Care Park lists early-bird parking at RMIT Building 91, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton, for entries from 6:30 am to 10:00 am Monday to Friday at $19. Paid street parking is available outside buildings 46, 44 and 96. Parksy also lists 24/7 spaces 70 m away for $5 an hour and 110 m away from $4 an hour.
What Is the Early-Bird Parking Rate Near RMIT University?
Care Park lists early-bird parking at RMIT Building 91, 110 Victoria Street, Carlton, from Monday to Friday for entries between 6:30 am and 10:00 am. The rate is $19. This location is separate from the campus address at 402 Swanston Street, so it suits drivers willing to park outside the immediate City campus area.
Is Street Parking Available Near RMIT University?
Paid street parking is available outside buildings 46, 44 and 96. These spaces are close to teaching buildings, but they are paid rather than free.
What Parksy Parking Options Are Near RMIT University?
Parksy lists a 24/7 driveway space in Melbourne CBD, 70 m away, for $5 an hour. Three private spaces are listed 110 m away, with two offering 24/7 access at $4 an hour and another available 24/7 for $70 a week. Two further 24/7 spaces are listed 110 m away for $50 a week and $60 a week.
When Is Parking Busiest Near RMIT University?
Parking pressure is highest when students and staff arrive for regular teaching days. Orientation activity, open days and campus events add visitors to the City streets. Drivers attending a major event should allow time for a commercial car park or a Parksy space instead of relying on finding a kerbside bay immediately before arrival.
Which Train Stations Can I Use to Walk to RMIT University?
Flinders Street is the nearest listed station, 1.2 km from the campus and a 15 min walk. Southern Cross is another train option, approximately a 19 min walk from RMIT University. Drivers using a Parksy space or a commercial car park can combine the final approach with the listed walking routes from either station.
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