At a glance
- All-day at the Canberra Centre
- $15 on the top level of the car park, entered via Ainslie Avenue/Cooyong Street, Petrie Street or Scott’s Crossing
- Weekend flat rates
- $4 at the Canberra Centre from 6pm Friday through Sunday and on public holidays; $4 a day at Nangari Street on weekends
- Free evenings
- City Hill and the Canberra Olympic Pool car parks are free Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30pm to 8:30am
- Lowest daily maximums
- $10 at Theatre Lane (Monday to Friday, 2-hour short stay, 57 bays, due to reopen on Saturday 31 October) and $14 at One City Hill (weekdays only)
- Who it’s for
- Anyone driving into Civic for work, shopping or a night out who wants to compare the public car parks
- What to do now
- Compare the weekday table below with the weekend and evening table; the Government article says to check signage at each car park
- Last checked
- Saturday 7 November 2026, against the ACT Government article “Where to park in Canberra city centre”, dated 28 October 2026
- Not yet confirmed
- Rates can change; the article says to check signage at each car park, and several rows below are summaries that point to the operator’s own rate page
The ACT Government lists $15 for all-day parking on the top level of the Canberra Centre car park. Some car parks on its list show lower weekday maximums: $10 at Theatre Lane (a 2-hour short stay) and $14 at One City Hill. Nangari Street (early bird) and Hobart Place (short stay, 4 hours only) are $20. The Government’s own article, dated 28 October 2026, lists 12 city car parks with locations, opening hours and prices, plus free evening parking at two of them. This guide sets those figures side by side.
All prices are as published in the ACT Government article, read on 7 November 2026. The article itself says the information “may change” and tells drivers to check signage at the location.
How much does each Civic car park cost on a weekday?
| Car park | Weekday daytime price | Weekday all-day or maximum | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canberra Centre (Petrie and Cooyong Streets) | From $4 for 1 hour | $40 for over 7 hours; $15 all day on the top level | 24/7 |
| Narellan Street (off Genge Street) | $4 for 1 hour | $35 for up to 7 hours | 24/7 |
| Canberra Olympic Pool (36 Constitution Avenue) | Short stay: $4 for 1 hour, $7 maximum; long stay: $4 an hour | $23 all day (long stay, 8:30am to 5:30pm) | 24/7 |
| City Hill (London Circuit and Constitution Avenue) | $5 for 1 hour (8:30am to 5:30pm) | $23 all day | 24/7 |
| City East, former CIT Reid (off Constitution Avenue) | $5 an hour | $23 all day | 24/7 |
| Hobart Place (off Marcus Clarke Street) | $5 an hour (8:30am to 5:30pm) | $20 maximum; short stay, 4 hours only | 24/7 |
| Nangari Street (5 Nangari Street) | From $3 an hour | Around $25 for a full day; $20 early bird (enter before 9am, exit after 5pm) | 24/7 |
| Constitution Place (Constitution Way) | $5.10 for 1 hour (5am to 5pm) | $27.70 for a full day | Closed overnight; roller shutter closes 12am to 5am |
| National Convention Centre (Constitution Avenue) | Entering before 5pm: $9 up to 2 hours, $15.50 up to 4 hours | $24.50 up to 10 hours | 24/7 |
| City West (Allsop Street) | From $5 for 0 to 1 hour | Not given in the article | 5am to 11pm, last entry 5pm |
| One City Hill (Knowles Place) | $7 for 0 to 2 hours | $14 daily maximum | Weekdays 5:30am to 8pm; closed weekends and public holidays |
| Theatre Lane (London Circuit) | $5 for 1 hour, 2-hour short stay | $10 maximum | 24/7 |
The Canberra Centre car park has more than 4,000 bays, covered and uncovered. Narellan Street, next to the Canberra Centre, has around 333. City East has around 200 for community use, Constitution Place has 225 for public use, and the National Convention Centre has 480.
Where can I park all day for $15?
The Government article points to the Canberra Centre car park. For all-day parking, “$15 all day parking is available on the top level”. Enter via Ainslie Avenue/Cooyong Street, Petrie Street or Scott’s Crossing “and follow the ramp up until you see all-day parking signs”. The ordinary Canberra Centre rate runs from $4 for one hour up to $40 for over seven hours.
What does parking cost on weekends and at night?
| Car park | Evenings and weekends, as published |
|---|---|
| Canberra Centre | $4 flat rate from 6pm Friday, all day Saturday and Sunday, and on public holidays |
| Nangari Street | Weekends (midnight Friday to midnight Sunday): $4 a day flat rate; evenings: $25 if you enter after 5:30pm and exit before 8am |
| Constitution Place | Weekday nights: $3.30 for 1 hour to $11 for 6 to 12 hours; weekends: $3.30 for 1 hour to $11 for a full day |
| National Convention Centre | $7.50 if you enter after 5pm and exit before 5am; weekends and public holidays $7.50 a day |
| City Hill | Weeknights and weekends: $2 for 1 hour, $7 for 4 hours and above (and free Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30pm to 8:30am) |
| Canberra Olympic Pool | Monday and Tuesday 5:30pm to 10:30pm and Saturday and Sunday 8:30am to 5:30pm: $2 for 1 hour, $7 for 4 hours and above (and free Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30pm to 8:30am) |
| Hobart Place | Free after hours and on weekends |
| City West | The article says $7 flat rate for nights; weekends are a $5 flat rate if purchased online and $7 if paying in person |
At the Olympic Pool, the article’s “after hours” list gives $2 an hour on Saturday and Sunday from 8:30am to 5:30pm, and a separate section says the same car park is free from 5:30pm to 8:30am Wednesday to Sunday.
Which car parks are free in the evening?
The article names two: “City Hill car park” and “Canberra Olympic Pool car park”. Parking is free at both Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30pm to 8:30am. It points to the ACT Government city parking map for locations. Theatre Lane also carries the line “Free parking is available Wednesday to Sunday from 5:30 pm to 8:30 am” once it reopens. For the theatre-night angle, including the Canberra Theatre Centre’s own wording, see our Canberra Theatre Centre parking guide.
Is Theatre Lane open again?
The article says: “From Saturday 31 October, the Theatre Lane car park will reopen to the community.” It gives 57 bays including 8 accessible spaces, a London Circuit location near the Canberra Museum and Gallery, and 24/7 opening. The cost is a 2-hour paid short stay, $5 for 1 hour and a $10 maximum, Monday to Friday. The article is dated 28 October 2026.
What should I know about height limits and secure car parks?
- National Convention Centre: undercover, height restriction of 1.9 metres for cars, internal lift access from the top level.
- Nangari Street: secure and covered, height restriction of 2.15 m for cars.
- Constitution Place: secure and covered. Your licence plates are recorded on entry, and you pay at the pay station or boom gate when you exit.
- One City Hill: uses licence plate recognition. You drive in and the system registers the vehicle, and you pay at exit.
- City West: secure and undercover, with restricted lift and ramp access for people needing disability access. It closes at 11pm with last entry at 5pm, and parking outside opening hours may incur an additional out-of-hours fee.
- Canberra Centre: secure, with covered and uncovered parking.
How do I pay at an ACT Government car park?
The article tells drivers to check ticket machines carefully so that they pay the correct fee. It lists these ways to pay at ACT Government owned car parks:
- Coins ($2, $1, 50c, 20c, 10c)
- Visa and Mastercard credit cards
- The free phone app EasyPark, where no ticket needs to be displayed
If you pay with coins or a credit card, display the ticket face up on the dashboard with the details visible for the Parking Officer. Always read the signs for the days and times when pay parking applies.
Are there car parks outside the city centre?
For the National Triangle area, the article lists these public car parks without prices:
- John Gorton Building car park
- Langton Crescent car parks (near Treasury)
- National Library of Australia car park
- Parkes Place car park (near Questacon)
- East Block car park, Kings Avenue (near the National Archives)
- West Block car park, 21 Queen Victoria Terrace
Can I skip parking altogether?
The article suggests public transport, with two specific options. There are 22 Park and Ride locations where you can park for free and catch public transport; our Park and Ride guide lists them and the permit rules. It also says travel is free on all buses and light rail every Friday and Saturday evening from 6pm onwards, with tap on and tap off as normal. For fares, see our MyWay+ fares guide. If you are driving in the city, the article also points to the Built for CBR website for road closures and other travel impacts.
Where do I find each operator’s full rate list?
The article does not copy every rate. For Nangari Street it points to the Wilson website for “a full list of rates”; for Constitution Place it points to the Constitution Place website; for the Canberra Centre and Narellan Street it points to the Canberra Centre website; for City West and One City Hill it points to the Secure Parking website; and for the ACT Government car parks it points to the Access Canberra website.
Quick checklist
- All day on a weekday: the article lists $10 at Theatre Lane, $14 at One City Hill, $15 on the Canberra Centre top level and $20 at Hobart Place or the Nangari Street early bird.
- Weekend: the Canberra Centre is $4 flat from 6pm Friday, and Nangari Street is $4 a day.
- Wednesday to Sunday evening: City Hill and the Canberra Olympic Pool are free from 5:30pm to 8:30am.
- Tall vehicle: the National Convention Centre limit is 1.9 metres and Nangari Street is 2.15 metres.
- The article says to always check signage at the car park.
Sources
- ACT Government, Our CBR: Where to park in Canberra city centre (dated 28 October 2026; checked 7 November 2026)
Images: City Hill (photo: Bidgee / CC BY-SA 2.5 au) (text added for the featured image); Canberra Centre fountain (photo: Pru.mitchell / CC BY-SA 4.0); Canberra Olympic Pool (photo: -wuppertaler / CC BY 4.0); National Convention Centre (photo: Nick-D / CC BY-SA 4.0); Garema Place (photo: Nick-D / CC BY-SA 4.0).
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the ACT Government, the Canberra Centre, Wilson Parking or any car park operator. Prices and arrangements can change; check the signs at the car park and the official page above before you travel.