Free and Paid Parking near London Victoria in 2024 with Google Map Marking

London Victoria station, the 2nd busiest railway station in the UK, is located in the City of Westminster, just a stone’s throw from Westminster Cathedral and a 20-minute walk from Big Ben. Built in 1861, Victoria Station is an impressive example of Victorian architecture, featuring grand roof arches and metalwork. The area has a rich history, with a brewhouse dating back to the early 1600s owned by St James’ Palace. Outside the station, visitors can enjoy prestigious West End theatres like Apollo Victoria Theatre, bars, cafes, and the Queen Mother Sports Centre. The Market Hall Food Court offers a variety of world foods, while the Queens Arms offers traditional London pubs with gourmet hipster food. The area is known for its high-quality and affordable offerings.

In this guide, we will see where we can Find Free and Paid Parking near London Victoria.

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Free and Paid Parking near London Victoria

Free, unrestricted residential street parking

We regret to inform you that our search for free parking in Victoria was unsuccessful. Everything has to do with parking in this part of central London. We strongly advise you not to break any of the rules, as your vehicle could be impounded and you could face severe penalties. Scroll down to see all of the available paid options, as well as some free after 6:30 p.m., overnight parking, and weekend parking.

Free after 6:30pm / Overnight / Weekend Parking

East of London Victoria

If you’re coming into Victoria from Lambeth across the river to the east, these parking lots are a lot cheaper. The suburban streets are lovely, with lots of trees, and a 10-minute walk will take you to the heart of Victoria.

The following is a list of paid parking bays in Westminster City Council’s D4 Zone.

Parking spaces cost £2.83 per hour or £5.66 for two hours. The rate for parking a pre-2015 diesel vehicle is £4.24 per hour. Many (but not all) bays have a maximum 4-hour parking limit, with no return within an hour. Some of them are a mix of residential and pay and display parking, so double-check all signage to avoid hefty fines if you park in a residential bay by mistake.

The following addresses are distances from Victoria Train Station:

Palace Street SW1E 5HX – 0.3 miles
Catherine Place SW1E 6DY – 0.4 miles
Buckingham Place SW1E 5HW – 0.4 miles
Palace Street SW1E 6DW – 0.3 miles
Howick Place SW1E 6RD – 0.4 miles
Howick Place SW1P 1BH – 0.4 miles
Artillery Row SW1P 1RZ – 0.4 miles
Carlisle Place SW1P 1JA – 0.3 miles
Willow Place SW1P 1QR – 0.4 miles
Greencoat Row SW1P 1PG – 0.4 miles
Rochester Row SW1P 1JP – 0.4 miles

West of London Victoria

Are you coming from Chelsea or from the west? The streets listed below are all lovely high-end old Victorian residential parking options just minutes from the city center.

Westminster City Council manages the parking zones in Zone A1. They are more expensive, costing £4.22 per hour or £8.44 for two hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Diesel vehicles prior to 2015 earn £6.33 per hour. Outside of these hours, parking is free.

Many (but not all) bays have a maximum parking time of 4 hours, with no return within 1 hour. There is a mix of pay and display and resident-only parking, but we’ve only included the former. Check local signage to avoid accidentally parking in a residential bay.

Bridge Place SW1V 1QA – 0.1 miles
Bulleid Way SW1V 1QD – 0.3 miles
Hugh Street SW1V 1QQ – 0.3 miles
Gillingham Street SW1V 1HP – 0.2 miles
Wilton Road SW1V 1DT – 0.2 miles
Guildhouse Street SW1V 1DB – 0.3 miles
Guildhouse Street SW1V 1JD – 0.3 miles
Warwick Way SW1C 4HS – 0.4 miles

Free after 6:30pm / Overnight / Sunday Parking

Zone A2, run by Westminster City Council, is your best bet if you want to dive right into the heart of the city. They have the same prices as Zone A1 and the same rules. We must remind you once more to thoroughly check all parking signs.

Lower Belgrave Street SW1W 0NL – 0.3 miles
Eccleston Place SW1W 9AX – 0.4 miles
Eccleston Street SW1W 9LX – 0.4 miles
Chester Square SW1W 9HS – 0.5 miles
Lower Belgrave Street SW1W 0LS – 0.3 miles
Grosvenor Gardens SW1W 0DH – 0.3 miles
Elizabeth Street SW1W 9QW – 0.5 miles
Eaton Square SW1W 9DD – 0.5 miles

Cheapest Paid Car Parks near London Victoria

The list below includes all of the cheapest paid parking lots in the London Victoria area. The demand for parking in this area is extremely high, so booking ahead of time is a great idea, as is considering traffic. To avoid penalties, remember not to park earlier than your allotted time or to overstay by even one minute.

Victoria Carpark SW1W 9TQ – £7.00 for 2 hours | Booking Only
Ebury Street Car Park SW1W 0NY – £7.00 for 2 hours | Booking Only
ParkBee Victoria – Greycoat Place SW1P 1SB – £7.60 for 2 hours
Care Park – London Victoria SW1W 9QL– £8.00 for 2 hours
Victoria Station Car Park SW1W 9SJ – £11.00 for 2 hours
Q-Park Pimlico SW1V 4LR – £12.00 for 2 hours

2 Hours Free Parking/Customers Only

You can park in Sainsbury’s car park, but you must go inside and buy something or face penalties. It’s only a 6-minute walk to Victoria Station or a 10-minute walk to Victoria Bus Station, making it an ideal free parking option if you need to pick someone up.

Sainsbury’s SW1V 1DT

Driveway Rental Apps

In recent years, the number of private driveway rental apps has skyrocketed. JustPark, Parklet, Your Parking Space, and many other service providers have a rapidly growing user base and offer a good alternative to traditional parking options. If you’re looking for parking for an upcoming trip anywhere, especially London, checking these apps or sites a few days ahead of time could save you a lot of money, especially if you book your parking a week or so ahead of time. Because these many parking spaces are offered at a significant discount compared to established car parks, the good ones go quickly. To avoid disappointment, make your reservation as soon as possible.

Below is a comparison of some of the more popular driveway rental booking program offerings within a 15-minute walk of London Victoria. We will provide you with a rough number of parking spaces, as well as their average prices and ranges, with a 24-hour and 7-day lead time for your convenience. The prices shown are for a two-hour stay.

JustPark

24-Hour lead time – Within a short walk of Victoria station, we found options for £6.20 and £8.00 for 2 hours parking; however, the 10 or so available spaces averaged out to around £17.00 for 2 hours.

7-Day lead time – With a week’s notice, we found 8 spaces available for under £10.00 for 2 hours, with over 20 available spots averaging around £17.00 for 2 hours.

Your Parking Space

24-Hour lead time – We found 3 walkable options available at exactly £6.00 for 2 hours, with a total of 11 options averaging around £12.00 for 2 hours.

7-Day lead time – Surprisingly, increasing the lead time to 7 days produced only one additional result at £12.00 for 2 hours.

Parklet

Parklet did not have any parking spaces available within a 24-hour or 7-day lead time anywhere near Victoria. It did, however, have plenty of available spaces in other boroughs not covered by this article.