Singapore Parking Cost Calculator 2026 — HDB Season Parking, CBD Rates, Mall Charges & Season vs Hourly Break-Even

HDB electronic parking in non-Central areas costs 0.60 Singapore dollars per half hour, calculated per minute. The day cap is 12 dollars from 7am to 10:30pm, and the night cap is 5 dollars from 10:30pm to 7am. In Central areas, the rate is 1.20 dollars per half hour with a 20 dollar day cap. All HDB carparks provide a 15-minute grace period where no charge applies.

Season parking at approximately 90 to 130 dollars per month including GST is almost always cheaper than hourly parking for residents who park at home daily. At non-Central HDB hourly rates, parking 12 hours a day would cost 12 dollars per day or 360 dollars per month. Season breaks even at roughly 7 to 10 days of parking per month, making it the obvious choice for any resident with a car.

Commercial carparks in the CBD typically charge 3 to 6 dollars per hour, with daily caps of 25 to 35 dollars. Monthly season parking in CBD commercial buildings ranges from 350 to 600 dollars. Some CBD carparks offer early-bird rates of 8 to 12 dollars for entry before 9am and exit before 6pm, which can significantly reduce costs for regular commuters.

Yes, 9 percent GST applies to all parking charges including HDB electronic parking, season parking, commercial carpark fees, and URA coupon parking. The rates quoted by HDB are typically before GST; season parking of 90 dollars before GST becomes 98.10 dollars after GST. Always confirm whether quoted rates include or exclude GST.

Parking.sg is the official government parking app developed by GovTech. It replaces paper parking coupons for street and HDB carpark parking. You start a parking session by entering your vehicle number and selecting the carpark, and the app charges your linked credit or debit card for the exact duration you park. It also sends notifications when your session is about to end.

Standard suburban malls charge approximately 1.50 to 2.50 dollars per half hour. Premium malls in Orchard Road and Marina Bay charge 3 to 5 dollars per half hour. Many malls offer free parking with a minimum spend, typically 1 to 3 hours free with 30 to 80 dollars of receipts. Always validate your parking at the concierge before returning to your car.

HDB carparks near the CBD edge, such as those in Chinatown, Tanjong Pagar, or Tiong Bahru, charge the Central area rate of 1.20 dollars per half hour versus 3 to 6 dollars at commercial CBD carparks. A full day at an HDB carpark in a Central area costs a maximum of 20 dollars versus 25 to 35 dollars at a commercial building. The trade-off is a 5 to 10 minute walk.

Yes, HDB season parking for private cars can be paid using CPF Ordinary Account funds, subject to annual withdrawal limits set by CPF Board. This is a useful option for car owners who want to reduce their monthly cash outflow, though it does reduce your OA balance available for housing or other purposes.

Enforcement is automated via number plate recognition in HDB and LTA carparks. Parking without a valid season ticket, active Parking.sg session, or sufficient coupon display results in a fine of 35 to 100 dollars depending on the location and offence type. There is no warning; you will receive a fine notice directly.

Apply through the HDB InfoWEB portal using your Singpass login. You select your home carpark, vehicle type, and preferred lot type (reserved or non-reserved). Payment can be made by GIRO, credit card, or CPF. Season parking labels are linked digitally to your vehicle number and carpark gantry system.

Reserved season parking guarantees you a specific numbered lot in the carpark. Non-reserved season parking lets you park in any available lot but does not guarantee availability. Reserved lots are approximately 20 to 30 dollars more per month. For most residents, non-reserved is sufficient as HDB carpark occupancy rarely reaches 100 percent overnight.

No. ERP and carpark parking are separate systems. ERP charges apply only at designated ERP gantry points on roads and expressways. The carpark gantry uses the same CashCard or CEPAS card but charges parking fees, not ERP. However, both systems deduct from the same card balance, so ensure sufficient value.

HDB motorcycle season parking costs approximately 25 to 35 dollars per month before GST. Short-term motorcycle parking is typically free at most HDB carparks, though some Central area locations may charge 0.30 dollars per half hour. Motorcycle parking availability varies by estate.

Some malls offer free parking with minimum spend. HDB carparks provide a 15-minute grace period. On Sundays and public holidays, some URA surface lots offer free parking. A few suburban malls such as City Square Mall and Kallang Wave Mall have regular free parking promotions. Evening parking after 6pm at some HDB lots near commercial areas can be very cheap at 0.60 per half hour.

Night parking from 10:30pm to 7am is capped at 5 dollars regardless of how long you stay within that window. This applies to all HDB electronic parking carparks. If you park from midnight to 6am, you pay only 5 dollars instead of the hourly rate of 4.20 dollars. This makes overnight visitors significantly cheaper than daytime.

The calculator combines three parking scenarios: home parking (season rate for your HDB or condo), work parking (hourly rate for your workplace carpark type multiplied by your working hours and commuting days), and weekend outings (average mall parking rate multiplied by weekend trips). GST of 9 percent is applied to all components. The result is your total monthly and annual parking spend.