Parking in central Christchurch

Driving into central Christchurch? These are the main parking buildings and car parks, and where they are. Staying with us? Your parking is free, in our onsite car park.

The main car parks

• Lichfield Street car park: the council's parking building at 33 Lichfield Street, a 1-minute walk from Riverside Market.
• The Crossing car park: 71 Lichfield Street, at The Crossing shops.
• West End car park: Wilson Parking, 48 Hereford Street.
• Hereford Street car park: Wilson Parking, 158 Hereford Street.
• The Terrace car park: 160 Oxford Terrace, by The Terrace bars and restaurants.
• East Frame and SALT District car parks: two parking buildings near One NZ Stadium.
• Christchurch Casino car park: on Peterborough Street. The first hour is free, then $5 an hour, up to $20 a day (the Casino's prices in November 2026).

Prices and opening hours are different for each car park and can change, so check the signs at the entrance.

Street parking

Street parking in the central city is paid, with time limits on the signs. Read the sign before you leave your car, and look for loading zones and bus lanes.

Parking for events

• One NZ Stadium has no car park of its own, and the roads around it close on event days. The nearest parking buildings are the East Frame and SALT District car parks. See staying near One NZ Stadium.
• Christchurch Town Hall has no car park of its own. Accessible parks are on Kilmore Street and Colombo Street.
• The Botanic Gardens have two paid car parks in Hagley Park. See our Botanic Gardens guide.

Staying with us

Parking is free at our motel, one space per room, in our onsite car park. Most of the central city is a short walk away: the Town Hall in 5 minutes, the tram in 7 and Riverside Market in 16. See all the things to do near the motel.

Questions

Where can I park in central Christchurch?

In the parking buildings on Lichfield Street, Hereford Street and Oxford Terrace, in the Casino car park on Peterborough Street, or on the street where the signs allow.

Is there free parking in central Christchurch?

Free all-day parking is rare in the central city. The Casino car park's first hour is free. Our guests park free in our onsite car park.

Where do I park for One NZ Stadium?

The stadium has no car park, and nearby roads close on event days. The East Frame and SALT District parking buildings are the closest. Staying with us, you can leave your car at the motel and walk, about 20 minutes.