Cheap Parking in Orchard Road
Driving a car in Singapore is always expensive, and one is always looking for ways to save on the pocket.
One of the killer points about owning a car in Singapore is Parking! As the family goes to the Orchard Area regularly, here are my tips about Parking in the Orchard Area.
In order to save money, I try to mix my Parking with Public Transport. As a result, I try to park close to MRT stations that are just outside the CBD gantries. With ERP charges going up to $2.50 at certain times, avoiding these gantries can result in good cost savings.
Parking close to City Hall
If you are going to the Bugis, City Hall area, and if you want to be near the East West Rail, Parking at Raffles Hospital is a good alternative.
Located just outside Bugis MRT, the Carpark only charges $1.83 per entry from Mon to Fri after 5pm. (Please be aware that this charge is only applicable to weekday nights and not applicable on weekends)
This is an ideal car park, if you are thinking about weekday shopping within the City Hall area.
Parking in Orchard Road Area
The most surprising thing about ION is the Parking Charges. Compared to Takashimaya – it is cheap!
On Mon – Sun, from 5pm onwards – expect only to $3.74 per entry!
That is really a bargain, considering its central location.
I also usually avoid Coupon Parking next to Wheelock Place, as Fatimah is “too on” at that car park. If you are late for 5 mins, you will find a parking fine on your windscreen.
A good alternative is Far East Shopping Centre. This is the one next to Wheelock and not next to Scotts Shopping Centre.
Parking Charges are at $3.75 per entry from Mon to Sat from 5pm onwards.
Sunday Parking is $3.75 all day!
Parking near Paragon and Takashimaya
If you think that ION is a bit too far to your shopping area, you can also park at “The Heeren”.
This “Ghost Town” of a mall offers great parking, as it has been largely forgotten by the shopping public.
From Mon – Sat, it is only $3 per entry from 5pm onwards.
On Sundays and Public Holidays, it is $3 for 1st 3 hours, and $1.30 for next subsequent half/hour.
That is definitely quite affordable considering the prices at the Paragon (Unfortunately, the Heeren has now closed it’s doors, and these rates are no longer available)
For this area, the best place to park would be at:
Winsland House I
From Mon-Fri, there is only a per entry rate of $3.50 after 7pm. This place is the most ideal on Sundays and Public Holidays, as it is $4.50 per entry from 7am – 11pm.
Ok…these are my Parking Tips for now…They are definitely not exhaustive, and if you have better spots, do let me know! I am definitely not a guru, but just a parent looking to save a few dollars! 
To get the latest parking rates, you can visit Sg Car Mart and One Motoring