There's nothing more frustrating than driving around and around the city desperately trying to find a parking space - and this parking ordeal can be made even worse when the only spaces available are in extortionately-priced car parks.
While we're lucky to have lots of car parks to choose from in Swansea city centre, many of which are located just a short stroll from our favourite cafes and shops, some of us have been caught out by some of their pricing!
So we've put together this list of Swansea city centre car parks, with the locations, opening hours and price lists for more than 20 car parks.
From cheapest to most expensive (by minimum payment), here's our guide to parking in Swansea city centre:
All information correct at time of writing, always check signage at car parks for any changes or new rules
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Swansea city centre's FREE car parks
Parc Tawe
Location: Parc Tawe, A4067 Quay Parade, Swansea SA1 2AS
Parking price: Three hours FREE parking for customers whilst shopping on site, no ticket required - if staying beyond three hours: purchase a parking ticket for £1 per extra hour. Maximum stay six hours.
Opening hours: 6am to 10pm
Number of parking spaces: 328
Number of disabled spaces: 4
Civic Centre East Visitors Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Parking price: up to two hours FREE parking (but pay and display ticket still required), up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
(Blue Badge holders up to three hours FREE parking, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7)
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 122
Number of disabled spaces: 11
Swansea city centre's cheapest parking - (very) short stay
Oxford Street on-street parking
Location: Oxford Street, Swansea, SA1 3BG
Parking price: 50p for 30 mins (maximum stay 30 mins, no returns within three hours), Blue Badge holders are free
Opening hours: 24 hours
Number of parking spaces: n/a
Plymouth Street on-street parking
Location: Plymouth Street, Swansea, SA1 3QQ
Parking price: 50p for 30 mins (maximum stay 30 mins, no returns within three hours), Blue Badge holders are free
Opening hours: 24 hours
Number of parking spaces: n/a
Swansea city centre's most affordable car parks - long stay
Park Street West Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Park Street, Swansea, SA1 3DF
Parking price: Blue Badge concession up to two hours: £1, up to four hours: £1.50, up to six hours: £2.70
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 0 non-disabled spaces
Number of disabled spaces: 15
High Street multi-storey car park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Ivey Place, Swansea, SA1 1NU
Parking price: up to one hour: 50p, up to two hours: £1, up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £6, midnight to 7.59am: £3
Opening hours: 24 hours
Number of parking spaces: 716
Number of disabled spaces: 30
Castle Street on-street parking
Location: Castle Street, Swansea, SA1 1HZ
Parking price: 30 mins: £1, one hour: £2 (Blue Badge holders: Free)
Parking hours: Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 6pm, no return within one hour
Oxford Street Car Park
Location: off Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3AZ
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50 (Blue Badge concessions: up to two hours: 70p, up to four hours: £1.20, up to six hours: £2.40)
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 116
Number of disabled spaces: 27
The Pumphouse Car Park [Local Parking Security Ltd]
Location: The Pumphouse, 2 Gloucester Place, Swansea, SA1 1TT
Parking price: one hour: £1.20, one to two hours: £2.40, three hours: £3.50, four hours: £4.50, max: £7
Opening hours: Open 24 hours, parking charges apply Monday to Saturday 8am to 9pm, free outside those times
Number of parking spaces: 143
Number of disabled spaces: At least two
East Burrows Road Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: East Burrows Road, Swansea SA1 1RR
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 230
Number of disabled spaces: 5
Pocketts Wharf Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Pocketts Wharf, East Burrows Road, Swansea SA1 3XL
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 53
Number of disabled spaces: two
Trawler Road Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Trawler Road, Swansea, SA1 1UN
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 20 approx.
The Strand (Post Office) Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Strand, Swansea, SA1 2AE
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 218
Number of disabled spaces: 12
Park Street East Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Park Street, Swansea, SA1 3DJ
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50 (Blue Badge concession up to two hours: 70p, up to four hours: £1.20, up to six hours: £2.40)
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 31
Number of disabled spaces: six
Paxton Street Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Park Street, Swansea, SA1 3DJ
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 331
Number of disabled spaces: unknown
Pell Street Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Park Street, Swansea, SA1 3DJ
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40 (Blue Badge concession up to two hours: 70p, up to four hours: £1.20)
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 30
Number of disabled spaces: three
Northampton Lane Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Northampton Lane, SA1 4EW
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50, up to four hours: £4.50, all day: £7
Opening hours: 7am to 11pm
Number of parking spaces: 84
Number of disabled spaces: four
YMCA Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Newton Street, SA1 5JW
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50 (Blue Badge concession: two hours: 70p)
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 21
Number of disabled spaces: 2
Salubrious Place Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Salubrious Place, Swansea, SA1 3LW
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50
Opening hours: Saturdays 8am to 9pm (Monday to Friday is season ticket holders only)
Number of parking spaces: 25
Worcester Place Car Park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Worcester Place, Swansea, SA1 1HY
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.20, up to two hours: £2.40, up to three hours: £3.50 (Blue Badge concession: up to two hours 70p, up to four hours £1.20, up to six hours £2.40)
Opening hours: 8am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 21
Number of disabled spaces: 2
Swansea city centre's slightly more expensive parking
The Quadrant multi-storey car park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: Wellington Street, Swansea, SA1 3QR
Parking price: up to one hour: £1.40, up to two hours: £2.80, up to three hours: £4, up to four hours; £5.50, more than four hours: £2.29 per hour, midnight to 7.59am: £3
Opening hours: 8am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday
Number of parking spaces: 517
Number of disabled spaces: 30
Swansea Kingsway Car Park (NCP car park)
Location: The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5JQ
Parking price: one hour: £1.50, one to two hours: £3, two to four hours: £5.50, four to six hours: £8, six to eight hours: £11, eight to 24 hours: £16, ‘early bird entry’ (arriving 7am to 9am but staying past that time – must ask an employee to adjust the cost before paying): £5.20
Opening hours: 7am to 9pm
Number of parking spaces: 328
Number of disabled spaces: 4
Swansea The City Gates (NCP car park)
Location: The City Gates, York Street, Swansea, SA1 3LZ
Parking price: one hour: £1.50, one to two hours: £3, two to four hours: £5.50, four to six hours: £8, six to eight hours: £11, eight to 24 hours: £16, ‘early bird entry’ (arriving 7am to 9am but staying past that time – must ask an employee to adjust the cost before paying): £5.20
Opening hours: 7am to midnight
Number of parking spaces: 251
Number of disabled spaces: < five
Swansea Orchard Street (NCP car park)
Location: Orchard Street, Swansea, SA1 5AS
Parking price: one hour: £1.50, one to two hours: £3, two to four hours: £5.50, four to six hours: £8, six to eight hours: £11, eight to 24 hours: £16, ‘early bird entry’ (arriving 7am to 9am but staying past that time – must ask an employee to adjust the cost before paying): £5.20
Opening hours: 7am to 9pm, seven days a week
Number of parking spaces: 421
Number of disabled parking spaces: 3
St David's multi-storey car park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: St David’s Place, Swansea, SA1 3LQ
Parking price: up to two hours: £2.00, up to three hours: £3, up to five hours; £5, all day: £7
Opening hours: 24-hours
Number of parking spaces: 460
Number of disabled spaces: 33
St David's multi-storey car park (Swansea Council owned)
Location: St David’s Place, Swansea, SA1 3LQ
Parking price: up to two hours: £2.00, up to three hours: £3, up to five hours; £5, all day: £7
Opening hours: 24-hours
Number of parking spaces: 460
Number of disabled spaces: 33
Swansea city centre's most expensive car park
Swansea Train Station (NCP car park)
Location: Swansea Station, Station Approach, Swansea, SA1 1NU
Parking price: 24-hours: £7, two days: £14, three days: £21, one week: £28, night rate (7pm to 5am): £4
Opening hours: 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Number of parking spaces: 30-ish
Number of disabled parking spaces: 3
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