Parking in a major city can be difficult at the best of times, and Cardiff is no exception. Things can be made even more difficult when the spaces that are available come with a high price.
However, there are lots of car parks in Cardiff to choose from and, depending on how long you wish to stay, not all of them are expensive. There are also spaces just outside the city centre where you can pay less if you're willing to make a short walk.
We've put together a list of some of the cheapest car parks in and around the city to see how a range of different car parks compare.
All information correct at time of writing, always check signage at car parks for any changes or new rules.
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Free for up to two hours
The car parks listed below are free for up to two hours of parking. All council-owned car parks, those parking for up to two hours must obtain a free parking ticket.
Gray Street
Parking price: Free for up to two hours or £3 for more than two hours
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours: Mon to Sat 0800 - 1800
Number of spaces: 89
Severn Road Car Park
Parking price: Free for up to two hours or £3 for more than two hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours: Mon to Sat 0800 - 1800
Number of spaces: 79
Wellington Street
Parking price: Free for up to two hours or £3 for more than two hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours: Mon to Sat 0800 - 1800
Number of spaces: 33
Up to £1 for an hour
Pellett Street
Parking price: £1 for up to an hour, then £2 for two hours, £3 for three hours, £4 for four hours and £8 for four to eight hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Number of spaces: 296
Dumfries Place
Parking price: £1 for up to an hour, then £2 for two hours, £3 for three hours, £4 for four hours and £5 for five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Number of spaces: 955
Up to £2 for an hour
Saint David's Dewi Sant Car Park+
Parking price: £2 for up to 1 hour, £3 for two hours, £4 for three hours, £5 for four hours and £6 for five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Number of spaces: 2,000 (A second car park with 550 spaces is underneath John Lewis)
Up to £3 for an hour
Castle Mews Car Park (council owned)
Parking price: £2.10 for one hour, £3.40 for two hours, £4.10 for three hours, £5.10 for four hours and £6.10 for five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours:
Monday – Saturday (8am - 8pm)
Sunday (10am - 5pm)
Number of spaces: 48
Sophia Gardens Car Park (council owned)
Parking price: £2.10 for one hour, £3.40 for two hours, £4.10 for three hours, £5.10 for four hours and £6.10 for five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours: 24 hours a day
Number of spaces: 284
Havannah Street car park (council owned)
Parking price: £2.10 one hour, £3.40 two hours, £4.10 for three hours, £5.10 for four hours, and £6.10 for five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours: 24 hours a day
Number of spaces: 238
Barrage Car Park (council owned)
Parking price: £2.20 for one hour, £3.30 for two hours, £4.40 for three hours, £5.50 for four hours, and £6.10 for five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours a day
Charging Hours: 24 hours a day
Number of spaces: 119 spaces
Adam Street NCP
Parking price: £2.80 for one hour, then £5.50 for two hours, £8 for between two and four hours, and £11 for four to five hours.
Opening hours: 24 hours
Number of spaces: 428
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