At a glance
- Who it’s for
- Drivers heading to the Hobart CBD who want to know what the City of Hobart’s Centrepoint Car Park costs, when it is open and whether their vehicle fits
- What to do now
- Check the 2.1 metre height limit, plan your stay against the fee table, and enter from Victoria Street, reached from Harrington Street
- Cost (cars)
- First hour free, $6 for 1 to 2 hours, up to $27 for 7 hours or more; overnight $8; Sundays and public holidays $3 an hour after the first hour, maximum $11
- Hours
- Monday to Friday 7:30am to 7:15pm, Saturday 8:30am to 5:15pm, Sunday 9:30am to 4:15pm
- Size and height
- 782 bays, 2.1 metres
- Last checked
- Sunday 8 November 2026, on the City of Hobart’s website
- Not yet confirmed
- The electric vehicle fast charger is out of order and the council has not given a return date
Parking in the City of Hobart’s Centrepoint Car Park is free for the first hour and costs $6 for one to two hours, rising to $27 for seven hours or more, as of 8 November 2026. It has 782 bays and a 2.1 metre height limit, and cars enter from Victoria Street, a one-way street reached from Harrington Street. This guide covers the fees, the opening hours, the discounts for pensioners and patients, how it differs from on-street parking, and how a bus trip compares, using the council’s own pages.
How much does Centrepoint Car Park cost?
The council says the City’s multi-storey car parks are encouraged for visitors because they give longer time at a lower cost than short-stay on-street bays. The same fee table is shown on the Centrepoint page, and it matches the table for the council’s other multi-storey car parks, including Argyle Street.
| Time | Cars | Motorcycles |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 1 hours | Free | Free |
| 1 to 2 hours | $6 | Free |
| 2 to 3 hours | $10 | $3 |
| 3 to 4 hours | $13 | $3 |
| 4 to 5 hours | $17 | $4 |
| 5 to 6 hours | $20 | $6 |
| 6 to 7 hours | $23 | $7 |
| 7 to 8 hours | $27 | $9 |
| 8 or more hours | $27 | $10 |
The overnight fee is $8. The council’s page does not say which hours count as overnight.
What about Sundays and public holidays?
On public holidays and Sundays, the first hour is free and the rate after that is $3 an hour, with a maximum charge of $11. The council’s “Paying for parking” page says multi-storey car parks use the same fees on a public holiday as they do on a Sunday. It also says the arrangement applies to gazetted public holidays, and that when a public holiday falls on a weekend it applies on the day the holiday is recognised. Its example is New Year’s Day: if 1 January falls on a Saturday, the holiday is recognised on Monday 3 January.
When is it open, and will my vehicle fit?
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30am to 7:15pm |
| Saturday | 8:30am to 5:15pm |
| Sunday | 9:30am to 4:15pm |
The council lists 782 parking bays and a height restriction of 2.1 metres. Its features list also shows accessible parking, motorcycle parking and public toilets.
How do I get in on foot or by car?
Vehicle entry is from Victoria Street, which is one-way and reached from Harrington Street. Pedestrians can get to the car park from Victoria Street, Murray Street, Bidencopes Lane and Centrepoint Shopping Centre. The address is 35 Victoria Street, Hobart 7000.
Where are the accessible spaces?
There are 16 accessible parking spaces, all close to elevators, on each level from level 2 to level 7. A valid Disability Parking Permit must be displayed when using them.
Can I charge an electric vehicle?
Not at the moment. The council says the electric vehicle fast charging station in Centrepoint Car Park is currently out of order and that it is investigating replacement options for the future. It gives no return date.
Are there cheaper rates for some drivers?
Yes, the council runs two reduced fee schemes.
- Pensioner Voucher Scheme: eligible Pension Card holders get a book of vouchers that give four hours of free parking in any of the City’s multi-storey car parks, with normal rates after the four free hours. The vouchers work in the Argyle Street, Centrepoint and Hobart Central car parks from Monday to Friday, and on weekends and public holidays in the Argyle Street car park only. You must be the registered operator of a motor vehicle and receive an Australian Government pension, and you need a valid Pension Card and valid vehicle registration in the same name. Only one booklet is issued per pensioner, and you apply through an online form.
- Patient Assisted Travel Scheme (PATS): eligible patients pay a reduced fee of $6 for a single entry and exit, per day, in any multi-storey car park. Parents of children in the neonatal or adolescent wards are also eligible. You need a letter from the facility, authorised by an officer of the City of Hobart.
| PATS facility | Who is eligible |
|---|---|
| Royal Hobart Hospital | Oncology patients only; parents of Children’s Ward patients |
| Hobart Private Hospital | In-patients staying 48 hours or more |
| John Opie House | Residents only |
| Ronald McDonald House Charity | Residents only |
| iCon Cancer Centre | Patients |
What if I park on the street instead?
The council’s “Paying for parking” page says you can pay at the meter by credit or debit card or with coins, or use the EasyPark app. For either, you need the bay number, a three or four digit code displayed on the kerb. In a voucher area, use the area code on the signage and the voucher machine, and display the voucher on your dashboard. Parking meters cannot give change.
With the app, you press “STOP parking” when you leave, which means you pay only for the time you were parked. The council reminds drivers to follow the time limits on the relevant parking sign. EasyPark customer support is on 1300 734 070. On-street rates and time limits are on the signs and are not listed on the page this guide used, so they are not compared here with the car park’s table. If you do get a notice, our guide to paying a Hobart parking fine or asking for a review sets out the steps.
The council also says on-street parking restrictions do not apply on public holidays, so you do not need to pay at the meter or on EasyPark and time limits do not apply.
Is the bus a better option?
Metro Tasmania says Tasmanians can travel on its buses for free, with no fares required on services across the State until 30 June 2027, and that customers should not tap their GreenCard when boarding. The announcement is dated 21 May 2026. Our guide to free bus travel in Tasmania covers what is included. The sources used here do not name a Metro stop closest to Centrepoint.
What if my car is locked in after closing?
The council says a vehicle locked in one of its car parks may be released after hours by phoning security on 03 6105 0420. A fee is payable on release, in addition to any daily parking fees.
Quick plan by stay
- Up to an hour: free for cars.
- A shopping trip of two to three hours: $6 to $10.
- A working day of seven hours or more: $27 for a car.
- Sunday or a public holiday: free for the first hour, then $3 an hour to a maximum of $11.
- A tall vehicle: the height limit is 2.1 metres.
- An electric vehicle: the car park’s fast charger is out of order.
Sources
- City of Hobart — Centrepoint Car Park, including multi-storey car park fees, after hours release and EV charging (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Hobart — Paying for parking (checked 8 November 2026)
- City of Hobart — Parking permits and schemes (checked 8 November 2026)
- Metro Tasmania — Tickets and fares, free bus travel (read 8 November 2026)
Featured image: view from the roof of the Centrepoint car park, Hobart, photographed in December 2013; the car park itself is not shown (photo: Wiki ian / CC BY-SA 3.0) (text added)
OZ Local Updates is an independent local guide and is not affiliated with the City of Hobart, Centrepoint Shopping Centre or Metro Tasmania. Fees and rules can change; check the signs in the car park and the official pages above before you travel.