The Ultimate Guide to the Cheapest Parking in Orchard (ION, Paragon, Wisma, Orchard Central, & More)

updated: Feb 10, 2025

SingSaver Team

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The Ultimate Guide to the Cheapest Parking in Orchard (ION, Paragon, Wisma, Orchard Central, & More)

For the cheapest parking in Orchard when visiting Orchard Road, Plaza Singapura, or Somerset, bookmark this list. It includes some of our best-kept secret parking spots in Orchard and Dhoby Ghaut where you can park your car for cheap (and even free) at all hours of the week.

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Drivers, do you find yourself Googling “cheap parking at Orchard and Dhoby Ghaut”? We’ve been there. Like most Singaporeans, we get excited over free parking. After all, owning a car isn’t exactly the cheapest thing in Singapore. So we’d want to save as much as we can on parking fees, especially when we head to town.

The parking charges in Orchard, as we all know, can get crazy expensive, costing up to S$7 an hour (ahem, Hilton Hotel). The same could be said about Dhoby Ghaut. But because we’re all about being frugal, here’s a list of places with cheap and/or free parking in both areas.

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Cheapest parking in Orchard and Dhoby Ghaut

Weekdays before 5/6pm

Looking for a quick parking spot in Orchard? While most places charge by the hour, The Cathay offers a slightly better deal at S$1.40 for the first hour on weekdays. It might not be free, but it's a decent option if you need to pop into town for a short while.

If you’re grabbing a quick lunch at Dhoby Ghaut, Plaza Singapura comes in clutch. They charge S$1.95 for the first hour. But take note, they charge S$1.50 for the subsequent 30 minutes, so better wolf that lunch down!

Where to park in Orchard/ Dhoby Ghaut

Parking rates

The Cathay

8am to 9.59am: S$1.40 for every 30 minutes

10am to 5.59pm: S$1.40 per hour

Plaza Singapura

12am to 5.59pm: S$1.95 for the first hour, S$0.55 for every subsequent 15 minutes

Far East Plaza

8am to 5pm: S$1.80 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Forum The Shopping Mall

6am to 5pm: S$2.60 for the first hour, S$1.30 for every subsequent 30 minutes

The Heeren

8am to 11pm: S$1.61 per 30 minutes

Lucky Plaza

7am to 4.59pm: S$2.20 for the first hour, S$1.70 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Pullman Singapore Orchard

6am to 5.59pm: S$2.30 for the first hour, S$1.60 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Shaw House

3am to 6pm: S$2 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Singapore Shopping Centre

8.01am to 8pm: S$2.50 for the first hour, S$1.25 for every subsequent 30 minutes

The Centrepoint

S$2.80 for the first hour, S$1.20 for every subsequent 30 minutes

*SCAPE

6.01am to 6pm: S$1.99 for the first hour, S$1.40 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Wisma Atria

7.01am to 5pm: S$2.50 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Orchard Central

12am to 5.59pm: S$3.13 for the first 1.5 hour, S$1.51 for every subsequent 30 minutes

ION Orchard

8am to 4.59pm: S$2.67 for the first hour, S$1.28 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Cineleisure

S$2.40 for the 1st hour, S$1.40 for every subsequent 30 minutes

 

Weekdays after 5/6pm (S$4 or less per entry)

This is the best time to head to Orchard for some dinner and shopping, as most car parks kick in “per entry” fees after 5/6pm. Alternatively, if you’re there for only a short while, roadside street parking lots are also relatively affordable.

Shaw House and International Building both have a per entry parking cost of S$4 from 6pm onwards, and both buildings are well within the Orchard area. The most worthwhile would be parking at ION Orchard, which costs S$3 per entry after 5pm up till 11.59pm. 

If you’re planning to head to Dhoby Ghaut, the cheapest parking would be inside Plaza Singapura itself, as it only costs S$3.25 per entry after 6pm. The second best option would be street parking at either Angullia Park or Penang Road, depending on how late into the night you're staying out.

Where to park in Orchard/ Dhoby Ghaut

Parking rates

The Cathay

6pm to 7.59am: S$3 per entry 

Wisma Atria

5.01pm to 7am: S$4 per entry

Forum the Shopping Mall

5pm to 6am: S$3.50 per entry

Singapore Shopping Centre

8.01pm to 8am: S$3 per entry

Far East Plaza

5pm to 8am: S$3.50 per entry

Far East Shopping Centre

6pm to 12am: S$3.50 per entry

12am to 8am: S$5 per entry

Lucky Plaza

5pm to 6.59am: S$3.90 per entry

Shaw House

6.01pm to 3am: S$4 per entry

International Building

6pm to 7am: S$4 per entry

*SCAPE

6.01pm to 6am: S$2.29 for the first hour, S$1.40 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Pullman Singapore Orchard

6pm to 10.59pm: S$2.50 for the first hour, S$1.90 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Plaza Singapura

6pm to 11.59pm: S$3.25 per entry

ION Orchard

5pm to 11.59pm (Mon to Thurs): S$3 per entry

12am to 7.59am (Mon to Thurs): S$1.07 per hour

6pm to 11.59pm (Fri): S$3.74 per entry

12am to 7.59am (Fri): S$1.07 per hour

The Heeren

8am to 11pm: S$1.61 for every 30 minutes

The Centrepoint

S$2.80 for the first hour, S$1.20 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Liat Towers

6pm to 10.59pm: S$1.10 per 30 minutes

11pm to 6.29am: S$0.90 per 30 minutes (capped at S$7.20)

Street parking at Penang Road

5pm to 7am: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Street parking at Angullia Park

5pm to 10.30pm: S$0.80 per 30 minutes

10.30pm to 7am: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

 

Saturdays before 5/6pm

As expected, you’ll have to shell out even more for weekend parking in town. If you’re looking to park there for around three hours on a Saturday, the cheapest and most convenient location to park will be at The Cathay at Dhoby Ghaut, at S$1.40 per hour. 


If you’re looking to park within the Orchard area, Shaw House has the cheapest parking available at S$2 for the first hour and S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes. 

Where to park in Orchard/ Dhoby Ghaut

Parking rates

The Cathay 

8am to 5.59pm: S$1.40 per hour 

Shaw House 

3am to 6pm: S$2.00 for first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Pullman Singapore Orchard

6am to 10.59pm: S$2.50 for first hour, S$1.90 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Wisma Atria  

7.01am to 5pm: S$2.60 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Forum The Shopping Mall 

6am to 5pm: S$2.80 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Liat Towers 

6.30am to 5.59pm: S$1.50 for every 30 minutes

Far East Shopping Centre 

8am to 6pm: S$3 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Far East Plaza 

8am to 5pm: S$1.80 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Plaza Singapura 

12am to 2.59am: S$0.55 for every 15 minutes

3am to 5.59pm: S$3.25 for first 2 hours, S$0.55 for every subsequent 15 minutes

Street parking at Penang Road

7am to 5pm: S$1.20 for every 30 minutes

Street parking at Angullia Park

7am to 11am: S$1.30 for every 30 minutes

11am to 5pm: S$1.50 for every 30 minutes

 

Saturdays after 5/6pm

Unlike weekdays, Saturday nights tend to see fewer places imposing “per entry” charges, since that’s when most people are out and about. However, there are still a handful of places that do offer per entry parking rates, and the cheapest would be at, again, The Cathay and Plaza Singapura.

The only downside is that you may have to walk quite a distance to popular hangouts like Somerset and ION Orchard. But hey, that’s the price you have to pay if you want to save on parking.

Otherwise, we'd recommend either Forum The Shopping Mall or Far East Shopping Centre as alternative parking spots as the perfect in-between in terms of walking distance to ION Orchard and parking cost. The former only costs S$3.50 per entry after 5pm and the latter costs S$3.50 per entry (from 6pm to midnight) and S$5 (midnight till 8am).

So if you're staying all night, you'd probably benefit from parking at Forum all night.

Where to park in Orchard/ Dhoby Ghaut

Parking rates

Plaza Singapura

6pm to 11.59pm: S$3.25 per entry

12am to 2.59am: S$0.55 for every 15 minutes

The Cathay

6pm to 7.59am: S$3 per entry

Forum The Shopping Mall

5pm to 6am: S$3.50 per entry

Wisma Atria

5.01pm to 7am: S$4.50 per entry

Shaw House

6.01pm to 3am: S$4 per entry

Far East Shopping Centre

6pm to 12am: S$3.50 per entry

12am to 8am: S$5 per entry

Far East Plaza

5pm to 8am: S$3.50 per entry

Liat Towers

6pm to 10.59pm: S$1.10 for every 30 minutes

11pm to 6.29am: S$0.90 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$7.20)

Pullman Singapore Orchard

6pm to 10.59pm: S$2.50 for first hour, S$1.90 for every subsequent 30 minutes

11pm to 5.59am: S$5 per entry

Street parking at Penang Road

5pm to 7am: S$0.70 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Street parking at Angullia Park

5pm to 10.30pm: S$0.80 per 30 minutes

10.30pm to 7am: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

 

Sundays & PHs before 5/6pm

Like parking on Saturdays, Sundays are no different. Assuming that you’re there for a short period, street parking at Penang Road and Angullia Park might be your best bet if you’re heading to Somerset and ION Orchard respectively. 

The most value-for-money place to park your car the whole day would be Forum the Shopping Mall as they charge only S$3.20 per entry from 6am to 6am the following day on Sundays and Public Holidays.

Where to park in Orchard/ Dhoby Ghaut

Parking rates

Forum the Shopping Mall

6am to 5pm: S$2.80 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Pullman Singapore Orchard

6am to 10.59pm: S$2.50 for first hour, S$1.90 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Shaw House

3am to 6pm: S$2 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

The Centrepoint

6am to 5.59am: S$3 for the first hour, S$1.20 for every subsequent 30 minutes

The Cathay

8am to 5.59pm: S$1.40 per hour

Lucky Plaza

7am to 9.59pm: S$2.20 for the first hour, S$1.70 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Liat Towers

6.30am to 10.59pm: S$1.10 per 30 minutes

Singapore Shopping Centre

8.01am to 8pm: S$2.50 for the first hour, S$1.25 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Plaza Singapura

3am to 5.59pm: S$3.25 for the first 2 hours, S$0.55 for every subsequent 15 minutes

Wisma Atria

7.01am to 5pm: S$2.60 for the first hour, S$1.50 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Street parking at Penang Road

7am to 7pm: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7pm)

Street parking at Angullia Park

7am to 11am: S$0.70 per 30 minutes

11am to 10.30pm: S$0.80 per 30 minutes

 

Sundays after 5/6pm (S$4 or less per entry)

Sundays after 5/6pm is probably the cheapest time to park in town. The best place to park while still being in the main Orchard area would be either Singapore Shopping Centre or The Cathay at S$3 per entry after 6pm. 

Where to park in Orchard/ Dhoby Ghaut

Parking rates

Plaza Singapura 

6pm to 11.59pm: S$3.25 per entry

12am to 2.59am: S$0.55 per 15 minutes 

The Cathay 

6pm to 7.59am: S$3 per entry

Singapore Shopping Centre 

8.01pm to 8am: S$3 per entry

Forum the Shopping Mall 

5pm to 6am: S$3.50 per entry

Wisma Atria 

5.01pm to 7am: S$4.50 per entry

Shaw House 

6.01pm to 3am: S$4 per entry

Liat Towers

11pm to 6.29am: S$0.90 per 30 minutes (capped at S$7.20)

Pullman Singapore Orchard

6pm to 10.59pm: S$2.50 for first hour, S$1.90 for every subsequent 30 minutes

11pm to 5.59am: S$5 per entry

Lucky Plaza 

10pm to 6.59am: S$3.90 per entry

7am to 6.59am (PH): S$4.40 per entry

The Centrepoint 

6am to 5.59am: S$3 for the first hour, S$1.20 for every subsequent 30 minutes

Street parking at Penang Road 

7am to 7pm: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7pm)

Street parking at Angullia Park

10.30pm to 7am: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at $5.60 from 10.30pm to 7pm)

 

Cheapest parking near Orchard Road: Reasonable URA parking

Orchard Road can be a parking nightmare, especially if you're on a budget. But don't worry, there's a secret weapon: URA street parking! It's usually way cheaper than those fancy mall car parks, especially during off-peak times and weekends. So, ditch the expensive parking garages and snag a street spot to save some cash. Just remember to check those parking signs carefully to avoid any surprise fines.

Where to park near Orchard

Parking rates

Prinsep Street

8.30am to 5pm, Mon to Sat: $1.20 every 30 minutes

5pm to 10pm, Mon to Sat: $0.60 every 30 minutes

8.30am to 10pm, Sun: $0.60 every 30 minutes

10pm to 8.30am, Mon to Sun: free

Short Street

8.30am to 5pm, Mon to Sat: $1.20 every 30 minutes

5pm to 10pm, Mon to Sat: $0.60 every 30 minutes

8.30am to 10pm, Sun: $0.60 every 30 minutes

10pm to 8.30am, Mon to Sun: free

Killiney Road

8.30am to 5pm, Mon to Sat: $1.20 every 30 minutes

5pm to 10pm, Mon to Sat: $0.60 every 30 minutes

8.30am to 10pm, Sun: $0.60 every 30 minutes

10pm to 8.30am, Mon to Sun: free

Wilkie Road

8.30am to 5pm, Mon to Sat: $1.20 every 30 minutes

5pm to 10pm, Mon to Sat: $0.60 every 30 minutes

8.30am to 10pm, Sun: $0.60 every 30 minutes

10pm to 8.30am, Mon to Sun: free

Emerald Hill Road

7am to 5pm, Mon to Sun: $1.20 every 30 minutes

5pm to 7am, Mon to Sun: $0.60 every 30 minutes, capped at $5 from 10.30pm to 7am

 

Here’s the best part: The cheapest parking in Orchard Road is… free 24/7

If you’ve scrolled all the way here, congratulations. You're about to unlock the secrets to free parking in Orchard (yes, you read that right – not just cheap, free!) Here are the top 3 free parking spots in Orchard Road:

Jalan Kelawar

Our top pick for free all-day parking is along the GCBs (Good Class Bungalows) at Jalan Kelawar. It's about a 10-minute walk from ION Orchard, but hey, free is free, right? Just be considerate of the residents and make sure you're not blocking any driveways or causing any disturbances.

Dempsey Hill

Another fantastic option for free parking is Dempsey Hill. This spot offers ample parking without any fees, so you can enjoy your time exploring the cafes, restaurants, and shops without worrying about the cost.

Exeter Road (evenings)

If you're heading to Orchard in the evening, Exeter Road is your free parking haven. From 7pm to 7am, you can park for free along the roads with a single yellow line on either side and a single dotted line dividing the lanes. Just be sure to follow parking regulations and avoid blocking any entries/exits, disrupting traffic flow, or parking too close to bus stops, fire hydrants, and traffic junctions.

Hidden, cheap parking spot: Holiday Inn SG and even more!

It doesn't matter what Google says — sometimes, you just have to scout around the area yourself. Online information about parking charges doesn't necessarily reflect what it is in reality. Count yourself lucky, because there are a couple of affordable parking spots you may have missed:

Located just behind Centrepoint and Cuppage Terrace, Holiday Inn Singapore Orchard City Centre is great for people going to Orchard Central and 313 Somerset. 

As seen on sgcarmart, parking there is S$1.20 per hour every day (HDB price, still not too bad). Weekdays are capped at $13.90 per day, while weekends are capped at S$4.90 per day. Not bad when you consider some nearby areas, such as Paya Lebar, can go upwards of S$20+ on weekdays.

Don't believe us? Take a look at this:

Another hidden gem is Claymore Connect. This lifestyle and F&B destination offers a refreshing change from the usual mall scene. And here's the best part: they offer whole-day parking for just S$5.50 on Sundays and public holidays. Perfect for a lazy Sunday brunch or a leisurely afternoon of browsing those unique boutiques.

And if you're planning a late-night adventure in Orchard, Concorde Hotel has your back (and your car!). They offer overnight parking for a steal – just S$3.75 on Sundays and public holidays. That means you can enjoy a fancy dinner, catch a late movie, or even hit up a rooftop bar without stressing about those pesky parking meters. The flat rate is valid from 7 am to 7 am the next day, so you've got plenty of time to explore.

Free parking all day on Sundays and Public Holidays

Source: Google Maps

  • Single yellow line at Exeter Road (Opp. Singtel building) 

Normally, in the case of a single continuous yellow line along the side of a road, you are not allowed to park there from 7pm to 7am. However, on Sundays and Public Holidays, this rule is temporarily lifted and you are permitted to park there during this period.

Summary: Cheapest parking at Orchard Road/Dhoby Ghaut

Weekdays

 

Before 5/6pm

Where to park

Duration

Parking rates

The Cathay

~ 1 hour

8am to 9.59am: S$1.40 for every 30 minutes


10am to 5.59pm: S$1.40 per hour

Many hours

After 5/6pm

Where to park

Duration

Parking rates

Street parking at Penang Road

~ 1 hour

5pm to 7am: S$0.70 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Street parking at Angullia Park

5pm to 10.30pm: S$0.80 for every 30 minutes


10.30pm to 7am: S$0.70 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

The Cathay

Many hours

6pm to 7.59am: S$3 per entry 

Forum the Shopping Mall

5pm to 6am: S$3.50 per entry

Singapore Shopping Centre

8.01pm to 8am: S$3 per entry

Plaza Singapura 

6pm to 11.59pm (Mon to Thurs): S$3.25 per entry

ION Orchard

Mon to Thurs

5pm to 11.59pm: S$3 per entry


Friday

6pm to 11.59pm: S$3.74 per entry

12am to 7.59am: S$1.07 per hour

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Saturdays

Before 5/6pm

Where to park

Duration

Parking rates

The Cathay

~ 1 hour

8am to 5.59am: S$1.40 per hour

Many hours

6pm to 7.59pm: S$1.40 per hour

After 5/6pm

Where to park

Duration

Parking rates

Street parking at Penang Road

~ 1 hour

5pm to 7am: S$0.70 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Street parking at Angullia Park

5pm to 10.30pm: S$0.80 for every 30 minutes

10.30pm to 7am: S$0.70 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Plaza Singapura Many hours

6pm to 11.59am: S$3.25 per entry

12am to 2.59am: S$0.55 for every 15 minutes

Forum the Shopping Mall

5pm to 6am: S$3.50 per entry

Wisma Atria

5.01pm to 7am: S$4.50 per entry

Sundays and Public holidays

Before 5/6pm

Where to park

Duration

Parking rates

The Cathay

~ 1 hour

8am to 5.59pm: S$1.40 per hour

Many hours

After 5/6pm

Where to park

Duration 

Parking rates

Street parking at Penang Road

~ 1 hour

5pm to 7am: S$0.70 for every 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Street parking at Angullia Park

5pm to 10.30pm: S$0.80 for every 30 minutes

10.30pm to 7am: S$0.70 per 30 minutes (capped at S$5.60 from 10.30pm to 7am)

Plaza Singapura

Many hours

6pm to 11.59am: S$3.25 per entry

12am to 2.59am: S$0.55 for every 15 minutes

The Cathay

6pm to 7.59am: S$3 per entry

Singapore Shopping Centre

8.01pm to 8am: S$3 per entry

Lucky Plaza

10pm to 6.59am: S$3.90 per entry

7am to 6.59am (PH): S$4.40 per entry

Forum the Shopping Mall

5pm to 6am: S$3.50 per entry

Parking mobile apps and websites to help you save time and money

Besides the aforementioned parking spots in Orchard, there are a few other ways that you can find cheap parking locations in Singapore at the tip of your fingers (literally), and all you need to do is download a few mobile apps:

Carparkwhere.com

The developers had one main goal: provide a free service that helps drivers find the cheapest and nearest parking spots in Singapore. From shopping malls to URA car parks to even HDB car parks, carparkwhere searches the rates of these car parks and also lot availability so you never have to worry if you’ll have to waste time in the car park waiting. They also take away the math by calculating your potential final fee when you key in the period of time that you’re going to be parking there.

SGCarMart’s Carpark Rates

The app with over 700 car parks listed, SGCarMart’s Carpark Rates app allows you to search for parking spots based on GPS location or by building name. In addition, you can also check lot availability in real-time (so that you don’t enter a car park that’s already full), and the app is frequently updated with the latest car park rates. 

OneService

Yes, it’s that app you use to report municipal issues that happen within your neighbourhood. But that’s not all it does, the OneService app is also filled with handy information about public car parks. From location to parking rates, availability and operating hours, this app makes finding cheap parking spots a breeze.

Parking.sg

Gone are the days where you pay for parking at public car parks with a physical coupon. In today’s digital world, all you need is the Parking.sg app. This convenient app gives you information regarding car park rates, allows you to pay for parking by the minute, get notifications before your parking session expires, extend parking sessions, get refunds if your parking session ends earlier than expected, and more.

Other parking hacks to help you save more

1. Head out after 6pm and park at car parks that charge per entry

If you’re heading out for an entire day or spending a couple of hours at a particular location, the best way to save is to find a car park that changes per entry instead of per hour. Typically, you can find per-entry parking options at office buildings or at smaller shopping malls after office hours or on weekends.

2. Check out the malls’ parking rebates

Malls such as ION Orchard have parking rebates that allow you to save on parking if you spend in their malls. This could be great for those who are looking to splurge as Singapore slowly reopens its economy.

3. Charge your parking to a credit card

Besides the convenience and flexibility, Parking.sg also allows you to make payments digitally. This means that you can tag your preferred air miles or cashback credit card to your account for payment to make your money work harder for you. 

Charge your car park fees to the right credit card and earn cashback, air miles and points that go into offsetting your car park fees, car insurance or even petrol. Simply use our credit card comparison tool to find the best credit card deals within minutes, and buy one through us to get rewarded with cash and prizes*.

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