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Where to park when visiting London by car?

Car parks in London Q-Park operates 16 car parks in Central London, including Oxford Street, Park Lane, Soho, Leicester Square, Trafalgar Square, Chinatown, Harley Street, Queensway, Victoria and Knightsbridge. If you want to plan ahead, visit the Parkopedia website to search for parking spaces at your destination.



Parking in central London in 2026 is expensive and heavily regulated, so the best strategy for tourists is to use Park and Ride facilities on the outskirts or book a "JustPark" spot in advance. If you must drive into the city, secure underground car parks like Q-Park Soho or Marriott Regents Park offer safe options with CCTV, though they are located within the Congestion Charge zone (approx. £15/day). For 2026 travelers, parking at a tube station at the end of a line (like Stanmore, Epping, or Hounslow) and taking the Underground into the center is the most cost-effective and stress-free method. This avoids the narrow, one-way streets and the high risk of parking fines. If you are staying overnight, always check if your hotel offers a discounted "resident" rate; otherwise, utilize apps to find private driveways or gated church lots which can often be found for as little as £10–£15 per day, even in high-demand areas.

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The most popular park and ride location is the Surrey Quays Shopping Centre Park and Ride, which is located in south-east London and offers easy access to the city centre via the Jubilee line on the London Underground.

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Q-Park has 8 secure car parks outside the congestion zone, conveniently located close to tube stations to assist you on your journey:
  • Park Lane.
  • Marble Arch.
  • Queensway.
  • Knightsbridge.
  • Pimlico.
  • St. John's Wood.
  • Tower Bridge.
  • Church Street.


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There will be signs on the street advising how to do this. Most areas have a maximum time that you are allowed to park, which is typically two to four hours. This will also be advised on signs and / or information plates. You must park your vehicle entirely within the white bay markings on the road.

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Stanmore tube station is five minutes from junction 4 of the M1. It has a large car park costing £5.20 per day and although it gets busy I would be surprised it was full. From there the Jubilee line will get you to Westminster in about 35-40 minutes with departures every few minutes.

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  • Regent's University London. 45 spaces. 20 min.
  • St John's Wood. 237 spaces. £122 hours. 20 min.
  • Church Street. 146 spaces. 21 min.
  • Marylebone Road. 120 spaces. £21.902 hours. 24 min.
  • Bell Street. 201 spaces. 26 min.
  • ParkBee Lanark Road. 64 spaces. 29 min.
  • Hilton London Metropole. £102 hours. 30 min.
  • London Zoo. 171 spaces. £702 hours. 37 min.


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Congestion Charge applies to most vehicles driving into central London between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and 12pm to 6pm on Saturdays, Sundays and bank holidays.

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Best Tube parking from M11 way.
  • The Woodford Hotel. London, UK. ...
  • Park Plaza Westminster Bridge London. London, UK. ...
  • Park Grand London Kensington. London, UK. ...
  • The Tower Hotel. London, UK. ...
  • Hotel 41. London, UK. ...
  • The Montague on The Gardens. London, UK. ...
  • Park Grand Paddington Court. London, UK. ...
  • DoubleTree by Hilton London Kensington.


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14 best parks in London
  • Hyde Park. Take a leisurely stroll, kick back in a deckchair, zip around on a bicycle, row a boat or swim in the Serpentine in Hyde Park. ...
  • Regent's Park. ...
  • Richmond Park. ...
  • St James's Park. ...
  • Victoria Park. ...
  • Greenwich Park. ...
  • Hampstead Heath. ...
  • Kensington Gardens.


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Please note our station car parks do get busy; spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis and cannot be booked in advanced. Payment is made upon arrival to the car park and cannot be applied retrospectively.

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