Where to park for PC Show 2018 (Cheapest & most damaging car parks revealed)

Having a change of venue is always nice, but then nobody likes to deal with insufficient parking lots and astronomical parking rates. Here are other parking options and their pricing.

By Vijay Anand - 31 May 2018

Note: This article is adapted and updated from our first edition.

For those who are driving to the PC Show, parking is always a concern but it’s doubly so at Marina Bay Sands (MBS) because of the high parking rates and a fair bit of walking required between the car park and the expo area.

So here are some alternative parking areas we've put together for consideration (be warned though as you will either have to walk or take the MRT). While certain places may have lower parking rates, do take note that parking lots may be limited (especially at MBS itself).

Esplanade

If the weather is kind, you could always park at the Esplanade and enjoy the walk over the Helix Bridge to MBS.

Gardens by the Bay

If you don’t mind the heat, you could always park at Gardens by the Bay and walk over to the show venue.

Marina Square

You can either walk to Marina Bay Sands (about a 15-minute walk), or walk over to Suntec City and hop onto the free shuttle bus service.

Marina Bay Financial Centre

For those who would prefer a shorter walk to MBS itself, there’s always the Marina Bay Financial Centre, which is less than a 10-minute walk from MBS.

Millenia Walk

If you don't wish to walk too far for a train station, you could always park at Millenia Walk and walk to the Promenade station.

Suntec City

Alternatively, you can park at Suntec City itself, which has direct access to both Esplanade or Promenade MRT stations. If you can, park close to the Promenade station side of Suntec City as that is just one stop away from Bayfront, which is the station that services MBS.

*All parking rates from One.Motoring

	Parking Rates
Parking Venue	Before 5/6/7pm	After 5/6/7pm	Saturdays	Sundays/Public Holidays
Rates	Damage for 4 hours	Rates	Damage for 4 hours	Rates	Damage for 4 hours
Marina Bay Sands	7am - 7pm: $7.49 for first hour, $1.07 for 1/2 hour (Capped at $27.82 every 24hrs)	$13.91	After 7pm: Mon to Thurs: $7.49 per entry Fri: $8.56 per entry	$7.49 or $8.56 (Friday)	7am - 7pm: $8.56 for first hour, $1.07 for 1/2 hour After 7pm: $8.56 per entry	$14.98	Same as Saturday
Esplanade	6am - 6pm: $2.20 per hour everyday inclusive of Public Holidays	$8.80	6pm - 10pm: $6.50 per entry 10pm - 6am: $2.20 per entry	$6.50	Same as Weekdays	Same as Weekdays	Same as Weekdays
Gardens by the Bay	5am - 6pm: $0.03 per minute	$7.20	6pm - 2am: $0.03 per minute	$7.20	Same as Weekdays	Same as Weekdays	Same as Weekdays
Marina Square	7am - 5pm: $2.20 for firsttwo hours, $1.10 per subsequent 1/2 hour	$6.60	5pm - 2am: $2.20 per entry 2am - 7am: $1.10 per 1/2 hour	$2.20	7am - 2am: $2.40 for 1st 2 hours, $1.20 per hour for the next two hours. $1.40 per half hour after 4 hours of parking.	$4.80	Same as Saturday
Marina Bay Financial Centre	6am - 6pm: $1.07 per 10 minutes (Car park at Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 1 & 2 & Marina Bay Link Mall)	$25.68	After 6pm: $3.21 for first 4 hours, $0.27 for every subsequent 10 minutes	$3.21	$3.21 for first 4 hours, $0.27 for every subsequent 10 minutes	$3.21	Same as Saturday
Millenia Walk (Basement Carpark)	7am - 6pm: $3.30 for first hour, $1.10 for subsequent 1/2 hour	$9.90	After 6pm: $2.20 per entry	$2.20	$2.20 for first two hours, $1.10 for subsequent hour	$4.40	Same as Saturday
Suntec City	7am - 5pm: $2.20 for first hour, $1.10 for subsequent 1/2 hour	$8.80	5pm - 4am: $2.20 per entry	$2.20	$1.10 per hour	$4.40	Same as Saturday

Our quick recommendation?

Marina Square comes out as the most cost-conscious option if you need to drop by MBS during the day. If you're heading there in the evening or over the weekend, Suntec City and Millenia Walk are your best options.

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