Which tourist attractions have the best parking?
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St Paul’s Cathedral
London, United Kingdom
St Paul’s Cathedral, London, has ranked first as the attraction with the best parking, scoring 7.36 out of 10. The cathedral benefits from the fact that it has 0 bad reviews about its parking and is affordable and easy to get to from the nearest airport. It’s only a 6-minute walk from the closest car park too.
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Dubai Mall
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Dubai Mall in the United Arab Emirates has the second-best tourist attraction parking, scoring 7.07 out of 10. The mall has over 10,000 parking spaces, all completely free to park at, although that’s set to change later this year, in the “third quarter of 2024”. Car hire costs at Dubai International Airport average £11 a day for the cheapest category.
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CN Tower
Toronto, Canada
Third place goes to the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada, with a score of 6.78 out of 10. The tower is just under a mile from the city’s Billy Bishop Airport and has over 6,700 parking spaces within a 10-minute walk. The nearest car park is just 6 minutes away from the attraction.
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Which attraction is closest to a car park?
Niagara Falls
United States/Canada
Though lots of famous tourist attractions don’t have on-site parking, of those that do, some are a fair distance from the attraction itself. However, at Niagara Falls, the Visitor Center and entrance to the park on the US side are just a 1-minute walk from the falls themselves.
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Which attraction has the most parking spaces?
Disneyland
United States
Parking availability can be difficult at popular attractions and those in city centres. Disneyland in Anaheim has 3 parking areas, 2 of which are within walking distance, although tram services are available, too. The Mickey & Friends and Pixar Pals Parking Structures have 10,000 and 5,500 spaces, respectively.
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Which attraction is the cheapest to park at?
Dubai Mall
United Arab Emirates
The only attraction on our list where all car parks within a 10-minute walk are free is the Dubai Mall, one of the world's largest shopping centres. The mall has over 10,000 covered parking spaces across 3 multi-story areas, each currently free to customers. However, this is due to change soon, with fee collection starting at the Mall in late 2024.
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Which attraction is closest to the airport?
CN Tower
Canada
If you plan to hire a car and drive from the airport, you often face a relatively long journey. But if you’re arriving at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport ahead of a trip to the CN Tower, you’re in luck, as it’s just a 1 mile drive.
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Where is the cheapest car hire?
Windsor Castle & Pompeii
United Kingdom & Italy
Car hire costs can vary considerably, but if you’re happy to go with an economy model, 2 airports stand out as having low averages. At Heathrow and Naples International Airport, the average hire costs for the cheapest models are just £7 a day. Ideal if you’re planning to drive to Windsor Castle or the ancient city of Pompeii.
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Where has the worst parking?
Griffith Observatory
United States
Finally, we looked at some of the worst reviews for each attraction and counted how many featured negative reviews about parking. The parking arrangements at the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles have the worst reviews, with almost 1 in every 5 one-star reviews mentioning parking. The observatory is known for being challenging to park at especially during peak times such as weekends and holidays.
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