Find The Best Footscray Parking Near You

Get the best parking deals in Footscray with Parkhound! People living, working, or visiting Footscray often face limited street parking, rising parking fees, and strict time limits. Reserve your parking spot in advance with Parkhound to save time and money. Just enter when and where you need parking, filter by features, and we’ll match you with the perfect spot!

Footscray sits just 5 kilometres west of Melbourne CBD and is part of the City of Maribyrnong. It’s known for its diverse food scene, bustling markets, and creative spaces like Footscray Community Arts that draw visitors year-round. The area is also home to Victoria University, major train and bus connections, and the new Footscray Hospital development, which contributes to the high demand for parking in the suburb.

But the available parking hasn’t kept up with how quickly the demand is growing. Long-time residents who have parking permits even find it hard to park near their homes. Streets like Victoria Street are getting more crowded, with more cars from nearby apartment buildings taking up limited parking.

To help with traffic congestion and parking turnover, the local council has rolled out paid parking in Raleigh Street Car Park and other high-demand areas. However, some locals think the additional parking cost only makes commuting harder. Meanwhile, major projects like the new Footscray Hospital have disrupted existing parking facilities, cutting down the number of spots even more. Parkhound helps solve these problems by letting you book a guaranteed spot ahead of time. Just search Footscray, compare prices, and lock in a convenient parking space that fits your needs.

So whether you’re grabbing lunch along Barkly Street, parking near your office on Hopkins Street, locking in a spot close to home near Moreland Street, or heading to class at Victoria University’s Footscray Park or Nicholson campus, we’ve got you covered. You can also filter for the amenities you need, such as motorcycle parking, 24/7 access, covered parking, security features, and more!

How much is monthly parking in Footscray?

The average cost of monthly parking in Footscray is around $250. But prices can vary widely depending on the location, type of parking (reserved or unreserved parking), nearby amenities, security, and how popular the area is.

These monthly rates are significantly cheaper than daily parking, which can hit $20 per day with council-run or commercial parking operators. Parkhound’s listings are often up to 30% cheaper than traditional operators, especially if you’re booking long-term parking.

Where is the cheapest monthly parking in Footscray?

The cheapest monthly parking space in Footscray is an outdoor lot on Eldridge Street, listed at $78 per month — that’s around $3 per day!

Monthly parking is a smart way to save on costs, since it works out to lower daily parking fees compared to paying day by day. You can also choose from various parking options, including driveways, lockup garages, covered parking spaces, sheltered areas, and indoor parking spots offered by local hosts!

*Prices may vary daily, and availability is limited.

Where is the cheapest daily parking space in Footscray?

The cheapest daily parking space in Footscray is an outdoor parking spot on Swan Street,listed at around $5 per day.

You can rent cheap parking spaces like this on Parkhound, including private options such as garages, driveways, and undercover spots offered by local hosts across the CBD.

*Prices may vary upon booking, and availability is limited.

Footscray parking rates

Footscray monthly parking

Looking for affordable and convenient long-term parking in Footscray? Parkhound offers the cheapest parking spots near work, home, or errands. With hundreds of parking locations across Footscray, find and reserve a spot near your ideal parking location! Choose from hundreds of parking options across Footscray, including Irving Street, Paisley Street, Leeds Street, Eleanor Street, and more!

Use our interactive map to find spaces with handy features like disabled-accessible parking spaces, electric vehicle charging stations, secure parking, and more. With a flat rate for the entire month, you avoid fluctuating daily prices and the hassle of timing early bird parking promos. You also don’t have to worry about your parking session ending if you choose a space that’s 24/7 accessible!

Parkhound’s monthly parking options offer convenience, security, great value, and the ease of cashless payments, whether you're working or living in Footscray’s busiest areas.

Have questions about your monthly parking options in Footscray? We’d love to help! Give us a call at 1300 55 63 55.

Popular tourist attractions

• Footscray Market
• Footscray Park
• Heavenly Queen Temple
• Footscray Community Arts (formerly Footscray Community Arts Centre)
• Maddern Square

Popular sports venues

• Whitten Oval (formerly Western Oval)
• Henry Turner South Reserve
• Footscray Hockey Club
• Footscray Swimming and Water Polo Club
• Footscray Baseball Club

Popular shopping centres

• Footscray Plaza
• Little Saigon Market
• Kmart Footscray

Popular entertainment venues

• Kindred Bandroom
• Pride of our Footscray Community Bar
• Footscray Community Arts - Performance Space
• Bar Josephine

Popular business districts

• Nicholson Street shopping strip
• Barkly Street commercial area
• Hopkins Street precinct
• Leeds Street precinct

Popular hotels

• Plough Hotel
• Palms Motel Footscray
• Boutique Stays - The Russell (Footscray Townhouse)
• Footscray Motor Inn and Serviced Apartments

Footscray market parking

Located at 18 Irving Street, Footscray Market is known for its fresh produce, seafood, meat, and speciality Asian grocers. The shopping destination is a go-to spot for everything from weekly groceries to authentic international eats.

If you're driving to explore the market, it has an onsite undercover car park with over 800 spaces. Vehicle access is available from Irving Street, with a maximum height clearance of 2.1 metres. The car park operates Monday to Saturday from 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM and is closed on Sundays.

For casual parking, affordable rates apply:

• 1 hour: $1
• 2 hours: $2
• 3 hours: $4
• 4 hours: $6
• All day: $10
• Monthly parking passes are also available for $150 per month.

If you're visiting during peak hours, especially on Saturdays between 10:00 AM and 1:00 PM, the market’s car park tends to fill up. There is also limited street parking available around Footscray Market. Consider alternative parking options by renting a space with Parkhound. Whether you're staying for a few hours or working at one of the stalls, shops, or nearby businesses, you can browse nearby driveways, garages, and private lots offering affordable long-term parking options.

Footscray Station parking

Footscray Station is located at Irving Street, Footscray VIC 3011, right in the heart of the suburb’s commercial and transport precinct.

The station is a major junction in Melbourne’s rail network and caters to five metropolitan train lines: Sunbury Line, Werribee Line, Williamstown Line, Geelong Line (V/Line service), and Ballarat Line (V/Line service). It also connects with several bus and tram services, making it a key interchange for commuters heading to the CBD, western suburbs, and regional Victoria.

There is limited free commuter parking available near the station on streets like Irving Street, McNab Avenue, and Hyde Street. But take note that these spaces fill up quickly, especially during weekday mornings.

There is also paid parking available nearby at Little Saigon Plaza Car Park, located at 47 Byron Street. Drivers receive 2 hours free, with rates starting from $2.60 for longer stays.

You can also reserve a parking space through Parkhound, with a variety of daily and monthly listings just a short walk from Footscray Station. Prices start from $5/day or $150/month, with secure and long-term spaces close to the station.

Footscray event parking

Footscray hosts several exciting events, such as the Stony Creek Music Festival, Footscray Diwali Festival and Emerge in the West. These events usually draw thousands of locals and tourists, making parking hard to find.

Heading to an event? Reserve ahead with Parkhound! Just search for the venue, choose your date, and book in a few clicks.

While Footscray isn’t home to any major professional sports teams, local sport thrives in the area. Community clubs like the Footscray Hockey Club, Footscray Baseball Club, and teams at Whitten Oval (home of the Western Bulldogs’ VFL side) keep the local sporting scene active. Plus, with the suburb’s strong transport links, you're just a short ride away from major venues like the MCG and Marvel Stadium.

On game days, parking near these venues can be hard to find and expensive. To avoid the stress on event day, fans can pre-book nearby parking through platforms like Parkhound to secure a spot at a cheaper rate compared to official venue rates.

Common questions about parking in Footscray