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China · CNY · 上海

Free parking in Shanghai

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Local search term: 免费停车

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4with an initial free period
1with purchase or visit rules
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These are the rules recorded from official sources, not live availability. If a rate or opening time is absent below, check the conditions and the operator’s page. A listed maximum may cover a specific period rather than a full day.

01

IKEA Shanghai Beicai (宜家北蔡商场)

Pudong New Area, Beicai · 550 Linyu Road, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (临御路550号，中环沪南路出口)

Free period & requirements

First 3 hr free

First 3 hours free. After that, the first additional hour costs CNY 5, then CNY 2.5 per 30 minutes; maximum CNY 40 within 24 hours.

Hours & charges

Hours
Parking: daily 00:00 to 24:00.
Standard rate
CN¥5 / 60 min
Rate conditions
First additional hour after 3 free hours; then CNY 2.5 per 30 minutes.
Maximum rate
CN¥40. Within 24 hours.
Spaces
1,857
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02

Shanghai Pudong International Airport P1/P2 Parking Garages

Pudong, Zhuqiao · Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Zhuqiao, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (上海浦东国际机场，浦东新区祝桥镇)

Free period & requirements

First 20 min free

Exit within 20 minutes on the first parking day of entry (入库首日). This P1/P2 condition does not state a once-per-calendar-day limit.

Access: Free exit within 20 minutes on the first parking day of entry. The map point is an approximate reference for the Terminal 1 building, not a parking entrance. Follow on-site signs and the official parking guide to enter P1 or P2.

Hours & charges

Hours
Not recorded. Check the operator.
Standard rate
CN¥10 / 60 min
Rate conditions
Small cars: first 2 hours CNY 10 per hour, then CNY 5 per hour. Each started hour is charged. The free condition requires exit within 20 minutes.
Maximum rate
CN¥130. Small cars, per parking day of 24 hours from entry.
Spaces
4,924
More access and parking details

P1 serves Terminal 1 and P2 serves Terminal 2. P1 basement levels B1/B2 have a 1.8 m height limit; P2 basement levels B1/B2 have a 2.0 m limit. Large vehicles pay twice the small-car tariff. P4 has separate rules and prices. The map point is an approximate reference for the Terminal 1 building, not a parking entrance. Follow on-site signs and the official parking guide to enter P1 or P2.

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03

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Terminal 1 Parking

Changning, Hongqiao · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Terminal 1, Changning District, Shanghai (虹桥国际机场1号航站楼，长宁区)

Free period & requirements

First 20 min free

Vehicles entering from 00:00 to 24:00 may use one free exit within 20 minutes. The allowance is once per calendar day.

Access: One free exit within 20 minutes per vehicle per calendar day. The map point is an approximate reference for the Terminal 1 building, not a parking entrance. Follow on-site signs and the official parking guide to enter the car park.

Hours & charges

Hours
Not recorded. Check the operator.
Standard rate
CN¥10 / 60 min
Rate conditions
Small cars: first 2 hours CNY 10 per hour, then CNY 5 per hour. Each started hour is charged. Exit within 20 minutes for the free allowance.
Maximum rate
CN¥60. Small cars: first 24 hours CNY 60; the 24 to 48 hour period CNY 80; each subsequent 24-hour period CNY 110.
More access and parking details

The map point is an approximate reference for the Terminal 1 building, not a parking entrance. Follow on-site signs and the official parking guide to enter the car park.

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04

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport Terminal 2 Parking

Minhang, Hongqiao · East Transport Centre, Terminal 2, Hongqiao Airport, 1500 Shenkun Road, Shanghai (虹桥机场2号航站楼东交通中心，申昆路1500号南北两侧)

Free period & requirements

First 20 min free

Vehicles entering from 00:00 to 24:00 may use one free exit within 20 minutes. The allowance is once per calendar day.

Access: One free exit within 20 minutes per vehicle per calendar day. The map point is an approximate reference for the Terminal 2 building, not a parking entrance. Follow on-site signs and the official parking guide to enter the car park.

Hours & charges

Hours
Not recorded. Check the operator.
Standard rate
CN¥10 / 60 min
Rate conditions
Small cars: first 2 hours CNY 10 per hour, then CNY 5 per hour. Each started hour is charged. Exit within 20 minutes for the free allowance.
Maximum rate
CN¥60. Small cars: first 24 hours CNY 60; the 24 to 48 hour period CNY 80; each subsequent 24-hour period CNY 110.
More access and parking details

The map point is an approximate reference for the Terminal 2 building, not a parking entrance. Follow on-site signs and the official parking guide to enter the car park.

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05

Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心)

Pudong, Lujiazui · 100 Century Avenue, Lujiazui, Pudong New Area, Shanghai (世纪大道100号，世纪大道、东泰路路口)

Free period & requirements

CN¥200+ → 1 hr free

Eligible: SWFC shops only; workdays and non-workdays follow China’s official holiday and adjusted working-day schedule.

What to do: Before collecting the car, present one original machine-printed receipt issued on the entry date and state the number plate at the 2F Information Desk (08:00 to 20:00) or B3F Parking Office (24 hours). Bring the parking ticket if the vehicle has no plate.

Workdays. One redemption per stay and per vehicle per calendar day (00:00 to 24:00); one receipt applies to one vehicle and cannot be split.

CN¥400+ → 2 hr free

Eligible: SWFC shops only; workdays and non-workdays follow China’s official holiday and adjusted working-day schedule.

What to do: Before collecting the car, present one original machine-printed receipt issued on the entry date and state the number plate at the 2F Information Desk (08:00 to 20:00) or B3F Parking Office (24 hours). Bring the parking ticket if the vehicle has no plate.

Workdays. One redemption per stay and per vehicle per calendar day (00:00 to 24:00); one receipt applies to one vehicle and cannot be split.

CN¥600+ → 3 hr free

Eligible: SWFC shops only; workdays and non-workdays follow China’s official holiday and adjusted working-day schedule.

What to do: Before collecting the car, present one original machine-printed receipt issued on the entry date and state the number plate at the 2F Information Desk (08:00 to 20:00) or B3F Parking Office (24 hours). Bring the parking ticket if the vehicle has no plate.

Workdays. One redemption per stay and per vehicle per calendar day (00:00 to 24:00); one receipt applies to one vehicle and cannot be split.

CN¥100+ → 3 hr free

Eligible: SWFC shops only; workdays and non-workdays follow China’s official holiday and adjusted working-day schedule.

What to do: Before collecting the car, present one original machine-printed receipt issued on the entry date and state the number plate at the 2F Information Desk (08:00 to 20:00) or B3F Parking Office (24 hours). Bring the parking ticket if the vehicle has no plate.

Non-workdays. One redemption per stay and per vehicle per calendar day (00:00 to 24:00); one receipt applies to one vehicle and cannot be split.

Access: Workdays: a single CNY 200/400/600 receipt provides 1/2/3 hours; non-workdays: one CNY 100 receipt provides 3 hours.

Hours & charges

Hours
Parking: 24 hours. Validation: 2F Information Desk 08:00 to 20:00; B3F Parking Office 24 hours.
Standard rate
CN¥15 / 60 min
Spaces
1,100

Not eligible: Cash vouchers, gift certificates, prepaid cards, top-ups, banking and telecom services, observation-deck and hotel spending, bills, delivery orders, credit-card slips, and receipt copies. Receipts must be original, machine-printed and issued on the entry date; reprints, damaged, handwritten or forged receipts are not accepted.

More access and parking details

The offer has applied since 1 May 2023; the operator states that the end date will be announced separately. Time beyond the validated allowance is payable. The official Chinese page lists the 2F Information Desk as 08:00 to 20:00, whereas the official English page lists 09:00 to 19:00. Both language versions cover the B3F Parking Office throughout 24 hours. Confirm counter availability before visiting.

Official SWFC English parking information (counter hours differ) ↗
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Parking questions in Shanghai

What free-parking conditions should I check in Shanghai?

Read the free period, eligible users, qualifying purchase or visit, and registration steps on each listing. The entries here include conditions that can limit when and how you may park free.

What purchase condition is listed at Shanghai World Financial Center (上海环球金融中心)?

A qualifying purchase of CN¥100 or more is listed for 3 hours of free parking. Check the eligible shops and validation instructions on that listing.

Which car park in Shanghai gives the longest free period on entry?

IKEA Shanghai Beicai (宜家北蔡商场) has the longest initial free period in this list at 3 hours. First 3 hours free. After that, the first additional hour costs CNY 5, then CNY 2.5 per 30 minutes; maximum CNY 40 within 24 hours. Check its eligibility and registration requirements before using it.

Which parts of Shanghai are covered?

The listings on this page are in Pudong New Area, Beicai, Pudong, Zhuqiao, Changning, Hongqiao, Minhang, Hongqiao and Pudong, Lujiazui. Use the map and each facility listing to compare the locations covered here.

How current are these parking rules?

Each entry carries the operator URL it was read from and the date it was checked. Parking terms change without notice, so confirm on the operator page and the posted signs before you park.

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