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Sydney's parking problem

When we surveyed NRMA members in May 2019, 77 per cent believed that parking prices are too high. 

It's not hard to see why: the Sydney CBD has the lowest ratio of car spaces to workers in Australia, with 12.2 spaces for every 100 workers. Globally, these ratios are some of the lowest. 

A further frustration for members, particularly in the Sydney CBD, is the ambiguity of parking pricing and availability throughout the day. This includes on-street and off-street parking where confusing signage means pricing is not transparent.

So we know how difficult and expensive it can be to park in and around Sydney, especially in the CBD or near Sydney Airport. That's why we've added a parking finder to the My NRMA app and have teamed up with some great partners to offer parking discounts to our members.

How to save on parking in Sydney

  • Park and Fly: 20% off airport parking including shuttle service to domestic or international terminal.

*T&Cs apply

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After nearly 100 years of service, it's understandable that most people know the NRMA for our 24/7 roadside assistance. But we're always looking for different ways to to help make the journey better for our members.

Even if you're looking for car parking, the NRMA are looking out for you with pricing on car parks with the My NRMA app. So open it up and find the best option for you.

From Sydney Airport to the city CBD, Sydney University and the University of NSW (UNSW), Bondi Beach to Central Station, there's a range of parking for you to view in Sydney. But it doesn't stop in the NSW capital, with a range of metropolitan areas around the country on your very own parking app - the My NRMA app.