Dublin is a beautiful city, and roaming around can be a hassle especially if you have a car with you. But not to worry—there are parking spaces all around Dublin that can store your car safely as you enjoy the city.
In this article, we’ll list down popular parking spaces in the city and the services they offer. We’ll also discuss the pros and cons to help you decide which one is perfect for your needs.
On to the list!
Average Cost of Parking Spaces in Dublin
According to various sources, the minimum cost of parking your car in multi-storey car parks in Dublin is €3.00–€4.60 per hour. Extra charges may apply if you pick up your cars outside of the opening hours.
Street parking is also available in Dublin. Several sources say that on average, it charges €3.40–€4.60 per hour.
Overnight parking is available as well, but to get a more accurate pricing, we recommend calling the car park itself. There might be additional fees you need to pay if you leave your car overnight.
Top Parking Spaces in Dublin
The following criteria will be used to evaluate five parking spots in Dublin:
1. Park Rite
| Accessibility | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Customer reviews | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Security measures | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
If you’re in the city centre, Park Rite is the best place to park your car. It’s near several commercial places so you won’t have a problem accessing the places you need to visit.
We love that it has several spaces for bicycles as well and not just for cars, which makes it pretty popular in the area. So if you’re bringing a bike, you can park here—it’s safe and free for bikes!
We also appreciate that it’s safe with several security cameras around. It’s also clean and well-lit so even if you park at night, you’ll feel pretty secure.
Speaking of overnight parking, Park Rite is available 24/7. Just make sure you check the rates for night parking because it differs from day parking.
It can be a busy car park, but customers we talked to say they can always find a spot easily regardless of the time of day. This means it has lots of space for everyone, which can be pretty convenient.
Some customers also talked about how easy the payment system was. Both cash and card payments are available so you don’t have to worry about not having notes with you.
The only disadvantage we see is that it can be quite pricey for some as it starts at €4 per hour. It also charges extra on weekends so make sure you clarify the rates before parking.
Pros
- Easy entry
- Easy payment system
- Safe
- Perfect for bicycle parking
- Clean and well-lit
- Lots of parking spots available
- Great location
Cons
- Pricey
- Charges extra on weekends
Customer Reviews
Easy payment system
4e an hour parking. Easy to enter and exit. Payment Cash & Card accepted. Gaiety nearby. Grafton Street is a short walk. St.Stephens Green S.C. and pubs to try. Outside seating at most pubs & food served. 24-hour security in the car park. Well worth parking here.— Patrick Barr, Google Reviews
Easy to find an available spot
This is my favourite place to park when I have to go to the city centre. It’s a busy car park but I’ve always been able to get a spot easily. My tip is to just go all the way up to the roof where you will have loads of spaces to choose from! There is a lift to take you to ground level. I have never had any issues with bringing my dogs into the lifts or foyer of this car park. The machines where you pay are in a clean, well-lit foyer. They take coins, notes or cards. I was unable to pay using my phone though.—Rachel, Google Reviews
2. Moore Lane Car Park
| Accessibility | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer reviews | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Security measures | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
What we love about Moore Lane Car Park is that it’s accessible to everyone. Located in a prime street, anyone who needs instant parking can easily see it.
It’s a covered parking lot and it’s well-maintained, with plenty of staff around to help you find a parking spot if you need it. We love that they’re very friendly and accommodating as well, which somehow ensures that they’ll be looking after your cars properly.
There are cameras around which adds to the safety measures of the spot. It’s also well-lit, which is a good thing, and has parking spots for PWDs.
Rates-wise, it’s one of the most affordable car parks in the city. So if you’re staying in the area for a long time, we advise visiting this car park.
Another thing we love is that it also has an easy payment system. Whether you’ll pay by cash or by card, you won’t have any problems at all!
Moore Lane Car Park is open 24/7, so if you need overnight parking, it’s also a good place to check out. Just a little heads up that it doesn’t have a lot of space so you might need to come early to make sure you’ll have a spot.
It also might not be for overly large vehicles. While a slot can still accommodate SUVs, it can be a little tight.
Pros
- Great location
- Open 24 hours
- Covered parking
- Well-lit
- Park and lock
- PWD-friendly
- Friendly staff
- Affordable rates
Cons
- Limited parking space
- Space is a little tight for bigger vehicles
Customer Reviews
Friendly park attendants
We always park here on a Saturday when we’re going to buy our meat, fruit and veg. It’s a good car park with friendly staff. If you are visiting the Moore Street battle site this is the place to park. The rates are very good. I left one of my crutches by accident in the car park and the staff kept it for me. I was delighted as I thought it would be gone. Decent honest staff. Moore Street has so much history attached to it so please go and visit the site of the 1916 battle. It’s worth signing the petition to save this street, we need to keep our history.—Alana Wilson, Google Reviews
Affordable rates
Only €20 to park 2 metres tall 8 seater vehicle ALL day… In the centre of Dublin. Very friendly and helpful staff. Underground sheltered too.—Neil Kirkpatrick, Google Reviews
3. Q-Park St. Stephens Green
| Accessibility | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer reviews | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Security measures | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
What we love about Q-Park St. Stephens Green is that it has several parking slots. So regardless of what time you arrive, there’s a huge chance to get a parking space even if you didn’t book in advance.
We also love that it’s near several tourist locations such as National Gallery and National Museum of Ireland, which means you have access to commercial places as well. It’s easy to roam around if you park your car here.
We also love the extra services such as car wash and free buggy hire. Good news for electric car users as well—this car park has electric charging points for you!
Another thing we love is that it’s very secure. It has CCTVs all around and there are security personnel roaming around the place.
It’s well-lit as well, so even if it’s open 24/7, you’ll feel safe roaming around the parking space. In addition to this, Q-Park St. Stephens Green is clean and well-maintained as well.
If you want to make sure you have a slot, you can book VIP spaces online. Just a little heads-up though—during peak seasons, even if you book a VIP, your slot might not be available the same day.
It can also be frustrating to wait for a long time while exiting the car park during peak hours. Some customers we talked to complained about waiting for 30 minutes just to leave because of the long line.
Rates can be quite expensive as well, but given the security measures, we think it’s worth trying. Also, there are several payment methods available so you won’t have a hard time in that aspect.
Pros
- Has parking for disabled people
- Has electric charging points for electric cars
- Has car wash services
- Has CCTVs all around
- Several payment methods
- Prime location
- VIP spaces are available online
Cons
- Long line to get out of the car park during busy hours
- Can lose your slot even if you book in advance
Customer Reviews
Secure and safe
Great car park, open 24 hours, very well maintained, saw security doing their rounds—Brendan Walshi, Google Reviews
Easy access to several places
Always space, great location, prices are on the high side but it is city centre and it is a prime location. Easy access to Grafton Street, St Stephens Green and the Gaiety Theatre. Luas stop and bus stop nearby as well. Slightly narrow entrance and exit but have always used it and will continue to use it. The easy trip also works flawlessly so you never need to take a ticket, it’s just drive in and drive out.—Kesendran Govender, Google Reviews
4. Connolly Station Car Park
| Accessibility | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer reviews | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Security measures | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
If you’re looking for an affordable parking space, we recommend trying Connolly Station Car Park. According to its regular patrons, it’s one of the cheapest parking stations in the city and is perfect for those who want to park for a long time.
This car space is run by APCOA, so it’s also quite automated. It has a payment system that can be quite a hassle for those who don’t like using apps, but if you are used to it, it can be quite convenient as well.
We also love that it has spaces for PWDs as well as parking spaces for bikes. It’s also easy to get a parking slot, which is pretty convenient as well.
You can also purchase multiple parking for several days, which is perfect for those who have business in the area. You can register how long you want to park in advance online.
It’s available 24/7 as well so even if you pick up your car in the middle of the night, it’s fine. There are also quite a few people around so you’ll feel safe.
Security-wise, it has CCTVs in place. However, there isn’t much lighting especially at night so it can be quite uncomfortable for some to move around.
Another good thing we love about Connolly Station is that it’s accessible to many. It’s also near several commercial areas which makes it easy to roam around.
Pros
- Has handicap spaces
- Has bike parking
- Affordable
- Has CCTVs in place
- Accessible
- Can purchase multiple parking for several days
Cons
- Hassle payment system
- Not enough lighting
Customer Reviews
Cheap parking space
Cheap lot where you can park overnight. There’s a QR code on signs near the entrance. You can use the code to pay by card online. I got in around 10 am on a Wednesday, and there were still a few available spots. Workers were buzzing around the lot all night looking for cars to boot. So, make sure you pay, even if parking for a brief period—Job Google Reviews
Accessible
Not far from Connolly train station is the Connolly Station Car Park. If you park here, it’s best to look for a QR code for payment and then park for 24 hours for 9.50 euros. A little hint! Even if the payment appears to be cancelled, check first whether a debit has actually occurred. Otherwise, you’d be happy to pay twice.—Thomas Rappl, Google Reviews
5. Car Park Trinity Street
| Accessibility | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Availability | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Customer reviews | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Security measures | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Among the parking spaces on our list, Car Park Trinity Street is the only one not available 24/7. However, we still included it in the list because it’s open until late at night and is available from Monday to Sunday.
One of the advantages of Car Park Trinity according to its regular patrons is its accessibility. It’s located in the city centre, so it’s near several commercial areas where you can shop and dine.
There are plenty of car spaces as well. Even if you don’t arrive early in the morning, it’ll still be easy to find a space for your car.
Just be a little careful though—the spaces are quite tight. If you have a large vehicle, you might have a hard time manoeuvring your cars.
Security-wise, there are personnel roaming around so you’re assured that your cars are being looked after. There are also cameras around to add to your peace of mind.
The rates for the parking lot are quite expensive as well, which can be bothersome to those who don’t like paying too fuck for parking. However, it’s not so expensive that you’ll feel like it’s being unreasonable.
We think it needs more maintenance though. Some customers are complaining that the lift isn’t always working, making them climb up or down the stairs, which is convenient most especially if you’re carrying a lot of bags.
Pros
- City centre
- Plenty of parking spaces
- Near shopping areas
- Access to a bar on the 5th floor
- Accommodating staff
- With cameras around
Cons
- Not open 24/7
- Pre-booking is expensive
- Lift is not always working
Customer Reviews
Prime location
Great place to park if you are in town, not too expensive but not cheap either. It is smack in the middle of everything and we have always been able to find a spot. However some of the spots are a bit too tight, so don’t drive in there if you have a car resembling a Humvee—Line Hansen, Google Reviews
Ideal for shopping
Centrally located in the city centre, with all amenities a short walk away. Ideal for shopping or working.—Marc B, Google Reviews
FAQs About Parking Spaces in Dublin
There you go! We hope our list helped you find a parking spot near you that can cater to your needs. If you’re in Cork, check out the Best Parking Spaces in Cork.