How Clever Commuters Save Money on Parking in London
Ah, the daily commute. For some of us, it feels like a lifetime ago. And for those working from home, you may have noticed a little bit more money than usual piling up in your bank account thanks to your new (free) commute from the bedroom to the living room.
But, if you’re anything like us, you remember what a pain commuting into or around London can be - especially when you have to fork out money for not only petrol, but parking too. With our top tips, you can park in London all whilst keeping on top of your cash.
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The truth is… London parking shouldn’t be a stressful part of your commute. In fact, we can just about guarantee that by the end of this blog post you’ll no longer have to ask yourself about where to park in London. We know better than anyone that there’s loads of space - you just need to know where to look for it!
When it comes to the costs of parking in London, there’s loads of ways to cut down and save. From renting an hourly, daily, or monthly parking space to simply cutting costs on your current commuter habits, following these five tips will help you save money on parking in London.
1) Rent a parking space through Stashbee
So you want to save money on parking in London? Forget worrying about expensive car parks or about being late whilst driving in circles looking for that perfect parking spot. Instead, you can find a parking space through Stashbee. Simply search the postcode you’re hoping to park in and we’ll bring up all the suitable options. From garages to driveways, you can pay hourly or monthly for your parking space. Easy, convenient, and it helps to save money in the long run when commuting into London!
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2) Park a little farther out from your destination
You might find yourself asking, Where can I park in London? Well, if you’re able to, it might be worth parking somewhere cheaper within London (zones 4 or 5 for instance) or just on the outskirts. You can then walk or take public transport the rest of the way. This is perfect if your workplace is flexible and you don’t run on a tight schedule - or even if you don’t mind leaving a little earlier. Overall, being a little more lenient with your time might save you a considerable amount in the long run. Just make sure you avoid those pesky parking tickets or forgo them all together with a pre-booked parking space from Stashbee.
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3) Cut car costs to make room for parking
Whether you’re not a lover of London transport during rush hour (who is?) or you prefer the comfort of using your own vehicle, sometimes it’s just more convenient to travel into London with your car. If that’s the case, then it might be helpful to cut down on your regular motoring costs to make up for the new parking costs. There’s a few ways to do this:- Leave earlier for work - Cut out the rush hour and save on petrol. With less time sitting in traffic, you might just save on fuel.
- Drive efficiently - By lowering your speed, changing gear earlier, and braking gradually you’ll burn less fuel.
- Roll the windows down - Swap air con for fresh air and you just might save.
- Drive less - Perhaps you can arrange a day or two to work from home. If that’s a possibility, you’ll be cutting costs as well as the hassle.
- Get rid of dead weight - It’s easy enough to keep stuff stored in your car, but if you want to save on petrol, it’s worth having a clear out.
4) Check for the cheapest pump
Whether it’s supermarket promotions or online apps, there are ways to find the cheapest pump prices to fill up on fuel. Just remember not to waste fuel by driving longer distances to get the cheapest pump! What’s more, saving on fuel means you’ll have a bit more cash to use for parking in London.5) Buy a fuel efficient vehicle
We admit, the initial cost of buying a new vehicle is off putting. You want to save money at the end of the day, not break the bank. But if you want to seriously consider saving money in the long run, perhaps an eco-friendly car is the way to go. That way, you’ll be able to save money on fuel and use those savings on finding somewhere nice to park in London.
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Parking in London has never been so easy. By saving money on your car and fuel, you’ll be able to afford parking in the city during your commute. Plus, renting a monthly parking space is always an affordable, convenient, and safe option when deciding where to park in London. So what are you waiting for? Get booking so you can get parking!
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Updated 14th Apr 2023
Written 12th Jul 2021
