Best free parking spots in Singapore 2022: Mealtime edition

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Thurs, 26 Oct 2022 | 5 minutes read

Free parking in Singapore is not a myth. Whether it’s the north, south, east or west of the island, discover the best free carparks in Singapore during mealtimes.

Want to head out for a meal? Don’t let parking fees hike up your lunch or dinner bills! The cost of owning a car in Singapore may be high, but free parking is one way that can help you save a little more. 

No matter if you’re heading out for lunch or dinner, here’s our list of best mealtime parking spots across the island that won’t cost you a cent. 

Best free parking spots during lunchtime  

With many of us returning to the office, lunchtime crowds are back once more. If you are looking for a spot to escape from the grind, here are some places where you can take a breather – with the added bonus of not having to pay for parking!

Area

Central

Location

Esplanade

1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

Minimum spend required?

Yes. Free parking from 12-3pm with a minimum spend of $30.

Orchard Central

181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896

Yes. Free $4.40 parking coupon with a minimum spend of $100

Marina Square

6 Raffles Boulevard, Singapore 039594

Yes. Free $3 Parking Coupon with a minimum spend of $30.

City Square Mall

180 Kitchener Road, Singapore 208539

Yes. Free $3.60 Parking Coupon with a minimum spend of $30.

The Grandstand

200 Turf Club Rd, Singapore 287994

No. Free parking daily

North

888 Plaza

888 Woodlands Drive 50, Singapore 730888

No. Free parking from 12-2pm.

South

Adam Road Medical Centre

19 Adam Road, Singapore 289891

No. Free parking daily.

East

Our Tampines Hub

1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523

No. Free weekday parking from 12-2pm.

Heartbeat @ Bedok

11 Bedok North Street 1, Singapore 469662

No. Free weekday parking from 12-2pm.

West

Greenridge Shopping Centre

524A Jelapang Rd, Singapore 671524

No. Free weekday parking from 12-2pm.

IMM

2 Jurong East Street 21, Singapore 609601

No. Free for the first hour.

Top free carparks for lunch

1. Esplanade (Free parking with minimum spend)
1 Esplanade Drive, Singapore 038981

Enjoy free parking worth $6.60 from 12-3pm on weekdays, when you spend a minimum of $30 in a single receipt! That’s easy peasy considering the variety of restaurants located around the mall. 

All you have to do is redeem your complimentary parking coupon at the Esplanade Box Office and Visitor Centre (Mezzanine level) on the same day. However, free parking coupons are available on a first-come-first serve basis, so don’t dawdle!

2. Orchard Central (Free parking with minimum spend)
181 Orchard Rd, Singapore 238896
 

Free parking spots in Orchard are hard to find but not entirely impossible, thanks to Orchard Central’s free parking promotion. With a minimum spend of $100 across no more than two same-day receipts, you can redeem a parking coupon worth $4.40.

Without it, you might have to settle for carpark rates that start from $3.10 for the first 1.5 hours and $1.50 per half hour after. The free parking coupons are available while stocks last only and are limited to one redemption per person each day.

3. Our Tampines Hub
1 Tampines Walk, Singapore 528523

Easties, rejoice! Weekday parking at Our Tampines Hub is free from 12pm to 2pm. With such a high saturation of food options in the area, this free parking spot is a no brainer. Thinking of staying beyond this period? Parking fees are at an affordable $0.02 per minute from 12 midnight to 5.59pm.

Best parking spots during dinner time

Area

Central

Location

OUE Downtown Gallery

6A Shenton Way, Singapore 068815

Minimum spend required?

Yes. Free parking with minimum spend of $10.

Gardens by the Bay

18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953

No. Free for the first two hours for members.

Mustafa Centre

145 Syed Alwi Road, Singapore 207704

No. Free for the first hour.

North

Zhongshan Mall

20 Ah Hood Road, Singapore 329984

Yes. Free parking with minimum spend of $50.

Midview City 

18 Sin Ming Lane, Singapore 753960

No. Free after 7pm.

Orchid Country Club

1 Orchid Club Road, Singapore 769162

No. Free parking daily for club visitors.

South

Gillman Barracks

7 Lock Road, Singapore 108935

No. Free after 5pm.

Alexandra Retail Centre

460 Alexandra Road, Singapore 119963

No. Free after 6.30pm.

East

Tampines Retail Park

21 Tampines North Drive 2, Singapore 528765

No. Free parking daily.

Aperia Mall

12 Kallang Avenue, 339511

No. Free from 6.30pm-9.59pm.

West

Biopolis

20 Biopolis Way, Singapore 138668

No. Free after 5pm.

Tradehub 21

8 Boon Lay Way, Singapore 609964

No. Free after 7pm.

Top free carparks for dinner

1. OUE Downtown Gallery (Free parking with minimum spend)
6A Shenton Way, Singapore 068815
 
Thinking of having dinner in the CBD? Downtown Gallery lets you park for free on weekdays after 5pm as long as you spend a minimum of $10. You can combine up to two receipts from any store or F&B outlet at Downtown Gallery! Note that it pays to be early as redemption is limited to the first 30 per day, while stocks last.
 
2. Gardens by the Bay
18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953
 

Are you a Gardens by the Bay member? Make full use of your membership perks by enjoying the first 2 hours of parking at the Main Entrance, The Meadow, Satay by the Bay or Bayfront Plaza car park, for free. 

To redeem your complimentary parking, all you have to do is download the Gardens by the Bay Mobile App and submit your vehicle details. Free parking perks are available only to Adult, Senior and Family members.

3. Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC)
460 Alexandra Road, Singapore 119963
 
ARC not only has a plethora of food outlets for you to choose from, but also rewards drivers with free parking from 6.30-11pm on Mondays to Fridays and the entire day on weekends, with NO minimum spend required.
 

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