Southampton Parking
Information about Parking in Southampton
Southampton lies on the south coast of England, in the county of Hampshire. Its location has made it an important trading port throughout its history. It is perhaps best known for being the port that RMS Titanic sailed from in 1912. Around one-third of those who perished when the ship sank were from the city.
The SeaCity Museum opened in Southampton in 2012 to mark the centenary of the Titanic’s departure from the port. The museum houses an interactive exhibition exploring the ship’s sinking, as well a section about the rich maritime and migration history of the city.
The city’s southerly, low-lying and sheltered location makes it one of the warmest and sunniest cities in the UK. It holds the record for the highest temperature in the UK for June at 35.6 °C, so holidaymakers looking for sunshine flock to Southampton in the summer months.
With so much to attract visitors, it’s no wonder that parking in Southampton can be a challenge, and Southampton city centre car parks can be expensive.
This is where we come in.
Whether you’re planning a day trip or a week’s holiday; whether you’re a local resident or a regular commuter, YourParkingSpace can meet all your Southampton parking needs.
YourParkingSpace is an easy-to-use online platform that lets you reserve parking spaces in advance. With a wide choice of Southampton car parking available for prices as low as £3.75 a day, we make parking easy, so you can spend more time exploring everything Southampton has to offer. We offer options for both short and long term parking in Southampton, including hourly and weekly bookings. Parking made easy!
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Parking in Central Southampton
On-street parking in Southampton city centre can be especially complicated. This is because Southampton city centre parking is controlled by a Pay and Display Zone, which is in operation at the following times:
Monday to Saturday from 8am to 8pm
Sundays and bank holidays from 1pm to 6pm
These times of operation also apply to all single yellow line. No Waiting restrictions in the city centre, unless stated otherwise on the signs. Failing to adhere to parking rules can result in a fine.
There’s no need to risk that dreaded parking fine dropping through your letterbox. YourParkingSpace only offers parking spaces that you are entitled to park in, so you can park without stress, leaving you free to enjoy your trip.
YourParkingSpace has plenty of Southampton parking spaces to choose from, including:
- Long stay parking Southampton
- Short stay parking Southampton
- Overnight parking in Southampton
- Southampton city centre parking
Search our website now to see what is available near your destination.
Southampton Airport
Southampton airport has its own car park, but especially if you’re planning on staying for a while, it can get a bit pricey. YourParkingSpace has plenty of spots available near the airport, at prices that won’t break the bank.
Nearby Attractions
Southampton is home to two universities: the University of Southampton and Southampton Solent University. Southampton Football Club, also known as ‘The Saints’, plays at St Mary’s Stadium, and yachting and other water sports are also popular due to the city’s coastal location. Music lovers can enjoy concerts at two large live music venues - Mayflower Theatre and the Guildhall - as well as at smaller venues like the Engine Rooms, The Talking Heads, The 1865, The Joiners and Turner Sims.
Southampton contains the longest surviving stretch of medieval walls in England, and is rich in history: as well as the SeaCity Museum, visitors can enjoy other museums, including:
Tudor House Museum
God’s House Tower
Medieval Merchant’s House
Solent Sky
Find cheap parking in Southampton within short walking distance of all these top attractions with YourParkingSpace.
Public Transport
Car
Southampton is well-connected by road to the rest of the country. From the North, London and the Home Counties, the M3, M27 and A34 provide access to the city centre, while from the West Country, Bristol and Wales, the A36 is the most direct route. From the East, take the A27/M27 and depart at Junction 8.
Book in advance with YourParkingSpace so your convenient Southampton parking space is waiting for you when you arrive.
Train
Southampton Central railway station is served by direct trains to and from many cities across the country, including Birmingham, Oxford, Bristol, Leeds, Brighton and Manchester.
It takes one hour and 20 minutes to get to Southampton from London Waterloo.
Boat
Red Funnel ferry company provides two ferry services from the Town Quay area in Southampton to the Isle of Wight.
The city also has four cruise terminals.
Electric Vehicles
Southampton is served by a network of electric vehicle charging points. You can find them in convenient locations across the city, including:
Near Southampton Central station
Near SeaCity Museum
Near Southampton Port
Near Westquay Shopping Centre
To find your nearest charging point, search your location on the government’s Go Ultra Low website.
Disabled Parking
The Blue Badge scheme is a national system of parking concessions for those with disabilities, whether they are the car’s driver or a passenger. Your Blue Badge lets you park closer to your destination, and free designated Blue Badge parking can be found at almost any car park in Southampton city centre, and in any of Southampton’s on-street parking areas.
If there isn’t a designated Blue Badge bay available when you arrive, you can park in any Pay and Display space without a time limit.
However, you are only allowed to park for three hours on double yellow lines. For more restrictions, check your handbook. Remember to always display your Blue Badge clearly, or risk a parking fine!
Overnight, weekends & bank holidays
Overnight parking is allowed in any long-stay car park in Southampton. If you want to leave your car overnight, you must pay the day and evening charges for as long as you plan to park there. Depending on the car park, this could mean having to purchase multiple Pay and Display tickets in advance.
If this sounds like too much hassle, have a look on YourParkingSpace to see what overnight parking in Southampton is available tonight.
If you leave plans to the last minute, there’s no need to worry. You can reserve a driveway, parking space or garage to rent in Southampton at any time of the day or night - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can even book on the move by downloading our free app for Android and Apple.
Space Owners
If you own an unused driveway, underground parking space, or even a lock-up garage in Southampton, you could be using it to make some extra cash. List it on YourParkingSpace, set your price, and watch the bookings roll in - car parking in Southampton is in high demand!
Q&As
Is parking free on Saturday in Southampton?
No, parking is not free on Saturdays in Southampton - the same restrictions apply as on weekdays.
Is parking free on Sunday in Southampton?
Southampton city centre parking is not free all day on Sundays - the Pay and Display Zone is in operation from 1pm to 6pm. However, outside these times, you may be able to find free on-street car parking in Southampton.
Is there free parking after 6pm in Southampton?
On Sundays, you may be able to find free on-street parking after 6pm, but on other days, the Southampton city centre Pay and Display Zone is in operation until 8pm.
Is it difficult to find a parking space in Southampton?
Southampton is a busy city, and the city centre is a Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ). This means that Southampton car parking can be difficult to find, especially if you’re on a budget. Unfortunately, there are no park and ride facilities serving Southampton.
If you’re tired of driving in circles looking for on-street parking, and you don’t fancy paying for one of the car parks in Southampton, why not book a space in advance with YourParkingSpace?
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Latest Southampton parking reviews
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Parking on West Quay Road, SO15
Very easy to find with sat nav my only concern was where to actually park as there were so many spaces available and no indication as to what bays belonged to the company. Would easily recommend as pricing is very competitive even allowing for Taxi to the cruise terminal
Geoffrey -
Parking on Herbert Walker Avenue, SO15
Really close to the Red Funnel terninal (10 mins walk), just be careful if you just enter the postcode into your satnav as you will end up at the Mayflower Cruise Terminal!
Rob -
Parking on West Quay Road, SO15
It was all fine in the end. It was the first time I had used the App and also the car park. The directions were good but the photo needs updating. The postcode covers quite a big area on West Quay Road and it took me a few minutes to locate the correct turning into the car park. However, the App provides a good service and I will use it again.
Susan -
Parking on The Mercure, Dolphin Hotel, SO14
Left my car over the weekend. I had no problems, was secure and well surveillanced! Only issue I did have is it's easy to find the hotel but parking is around the back and not so easy to find. Also on return my ferry was late and made me late collecting the car I spent at least 45 mins trying to get through to the hotel to make them away but absolutely no answer apart from that would recommend
Lianne -
Parking on West Quay Road, SO15
Plenty of spaces, satnav took us straight to it- no problem. Only downside is for cruisers is that it is the wrong side of a continuous port area fence. Parking seemed secure and easy to get onto the M271
Paul -
Parking on West Quay Road, SO15
Only a 10 min walk to horizon terminal. Easy hassle free parking car was safe
Sarah -
Parking on West Quay Road, SO15
No problems with the car park - easy to find and felt safe leaving the car there. Convenient for the cruise terminal but if you are travelling from Ocean Terminal then bear in mind that it is a 25 minute walk.
David -
Parking on Morris Road, SO15
Great spot. Property owner was very friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend!!
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