🚗 Travelodge Farringdon Car Park – Secure Central London Budget Parking
Affordable overnight parking at Travelodge Farringdon – 40 bays on King’s Cross Road, WC1X, steps from Farringdon station, Clerkenwell eateries & the Smithfield Market area.
🚗 Type: Private Hotel Guest & Public Paid Car Park
🕒 Open: 24 hours, 7 days a week
🌟 Rating: 3.9 / 5 (guest feedback)
💰 Pricing & Permits
Hotel Guest Rate: £18 per 24 h (validated at reception)
Public Rate: £4 / hr up to £30 / 24 h
Evening Rate (18:00–08:00): Flat £12
Payment: On-site pay machines (card/contactless) or RingGo app (location code displayed)
Permit: Hotel guests collect validation ticket at check-in; display to waive public rate
Blue Badge Holders: One free bay (permit from reception)
📊 Capacity & Physical Features
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Spaces | 40 bays |
| Disabled Bays | 2 marked Blue Badge bays |
| Surface | Paved concrete |
| Lighting | High-bay LED throughout |
| Security | Gated barrier entry, CCTV surveillance |
| Height Limit | 2.0 m (strictly enforced) |
♿ Accessibility
Level, step-free pedestrian route to hotel lobby
Clear signage to disabled bays near barrier
Drop-Off Zone: Short lay-by directly outside car park entrance
🔌 EV Infrastructure
On-Site Charging: None
Nearest Options:
Farringdon Street CPZ bays: 4× 7 kW chargers – 3 min walk
Barbican MSCP: 6× rapid DC bays – 6 min walk
📅 Peak Times & Occupancy (Estimates)
| Timeframe | Occupancy | User Profile |
|---|---|---|
| Weekdays 08:00–10:00 | 60 % | Hotel guest check-out |
| Weekdays 17:00–19:00 | 80 % | Evening theatre & restaurant patrons |
| Weekends (all day) | 90 % | Weekend visitors & diners |
Pro Tip: Book direct with hotel for guaranteed bay and guest rate.
🚶 Walkability Score
| Destination | Walk Time | Key Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Farringdon Station (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Elizabeth lines) | 2 min | Fast links across London |
| Smithfield Market & Clerkenwell | 5 min | Dining, bars & historic walks |
| Exmouth Market | 4 min | Boutique cafés & weekly street market |
| Barbican Centre | 8 min | Arts & performance hub |
🛒 Nearby Amenities
Essentials
Public Toilets: Hotel lobby (access for guests)
ATM: Lloyds Bank (Exmouth Market)
Pharmacy: Boots (Holborn, 6 min)
Food & Drink
Hotel Café: Ground-floor espresso bar
The Gunmakers (Michelin-listed) – 2 min
Exmouth Coffee Company – 4 min
🅿️ Alternative Parking Comparison
| Site | Distance | Cost | Max Stay | Advantage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q-Park Smithfield | 0.2 mi | £5.50/hr; £35/day | 24 h | Covered, EV charging, barrier entry |
| ATG St John Street CPZ bays | 0.1 mi | £3.00/hr | 4 h max | Evening & Sun free after 18:30 |
| Barbican MSCP | 0.3 mi | £4.00/hr; £20/day | 24 h | Rapid EV chargers |
⚠️ Important Notices
Height Restriction: 2.0 m—larger vehicles prohibited
Enforcement: ANPR & barrier-activated; non-validated public users incur standard rates
Maintenance: Annual lighting & barrier check in January (next: Jan 2026)
📌 Expert Tips
Guest Validation: Obtain stamped ticket at reception to waive public charges
Bay Choice: Bays 1–10 (near barrier) for quickest in/out during peak
Stay Updated: Hotel website posts any temporary closures for events
🔮 Future Developments
2025: Proposal to add 4 EV charging points pending planning approval
2027: Potential expansion to 60 bays by incorporating adjacent staff lot
Own or work here? Claim Now! Claim Now!
