UPark Central Market
60 Gouger Street, Adelaide SA 5000
🚗 Directions in Google MapsUPark Central Market is in Adelaide CBD, above Adelaide Central Market, Adelaide. First 1 hr free. The rules below come from the operator’s own car park page.
How it becomes free or discounted
First 1 hr free
What you have to do: Requires free sign-up to City of Adelaide's UPark Plus card. Non-cardholders pay $2 for the first hour instead.
Free first hour applies during Market trading hours only (Tue 7am-5:30pm, Wed-Thu 9am-5:30pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-3pm); the car park itself is open 24/7 but the free benefit is time-limited to those windows. 750 undercover bays, 2.06 m height clearance. UPark's own Central Market page also states that during current Market Square redevelopment works, free parking for Central Market visitors is being offered at the nearby UPark Andrew and UPark Grote car parks instead.
Hours: Open 24 hours, including public holidays
Eligible: Market shoppers who sign up for the free UPark Plus card
Founded and operated by the City of Adelaide. Vehicles over 2.06 m must not attempt to enter.
“UPark Central Market has first hour free parking for Market shoppers using City of Adelaide's UPark Plus technology.”
Source: official parking page checked 2026-07-26
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FAQ
How long is parking free at UPark Central Market?
The official rule lists the first 1 hr free. Free first hour applies during Market trading hours only (Tue 7am-5:30pm, Wed-Thu 9am-5:30pm, Fri 7am-9pm, Sat 7am-3pm); the car park itself is open 24/7 but the free benefit is time-limited to those windows. 750 undercover bays, 2.06 m height clearance. UPark's own Central Market page also states that during current Market Square redevelopment works, free parking for Central Market visitors is being offered at the nearby UPark Andrew and UPark Grote car parks instead.