Free Parking in Singapore

When is Parking Free in Singapore?

Free parking in Singapore largely depends on the carpark type and the time of day. For the majority of HDB public carparks, parking is free during the following windows:

• Sundays — all day, for most HDB carparks islandwide.
• Public holidays — treated the same as Sundays under HDB's parking rules.
• 10:30pm – 7:00am — overnight free parking at non-central area HDB carparks every day.

Central-area carparks (such as those in the CBD, Chinatown, and Toa Payoh town centre) typically do not offer free overnight parking and charge throughout the day on weekdays and Saturdays.

Free HDB Carpark Parking Hours

The table below summarises the standard free parking rules for HDB carparks. Note that individual carparks may have slightly different rules — always check the posted signage at the carpark entrance.

Rates are indicative and based on HDB's standard schedule. Confirm with carpark signage for the most accurate information.

How to Find Free Parking Near You

SG Carpark Finder makes it easy to locate free or cheap HDB parking close to your current location. Here is how to use it:

1. 1Open the carpark finder and allow location access when prompted.
2. 2The map will centre on your position and show all nearby HDB and commercial carparks.
3. 3Switch the sort order to "Price" to surface the cheapest (or free) options first.
4. 4Green markers indicate carparks with plenty of available lots. Tap any marker or list card to see the full rate schedule.
5. 5Tap "Navigate" to open Google Maps directions directly to your chosen carpark.

Tips for Finding Cheap Parking in Singapore

• Sort by price. Use the "Price" sort in SG Carpark Finder to instantly rank carparks from cheapest to most expensive. HDB carparks consistently undercut commercial and mall lots.
• Choose HDB over commercial. HDB carparks typically charge $0.60 per half hour, roughly half the rate of a typical commercial lot, which often charges $1.50 – $2.00 per half hour or more.
• Park just before 10:30pm. If you only need your car for the evening, arriving just before the free-parking window opens means you might only pay for a short metered period before the free hours kick in.
• Plan trips on Sundays. If you have flexibility, running errands on Sundays lets you take advantage of island-wide free HDB parking.
• Check availability before you go. SG Carpark Finder shows real-time lot availability so you can avoid circling a full carpark and wasting time — and fuel.