Finding cheap, available parking in Central London has become something of a nightmare. Searching for vacant parking spaces now means fighting traffic and pedestrians while you compete with other drivers in the hope that chance will take pity on you and provide a vacant space. Aside from the stress, there are other reasons why parking in London regularly has become such a headache:

Congestion Charge

The congestion charge is payable for each vehicle travelling through Central London during the day, Monday to Friday. However, there is no charge at weekends, so it is just business commuters who pay this charge.

Price Increases

The cost of parking in London around major transport hubs increased significantly in 2009. Price increases coupled with the economic downturn make it no longer an affordable option for many commuters.

Permits Only!

Full-time residents living in Central London have now been issued with parking permits by local authorities; park in these places and you risk a hefty fine if you don’t have the appropriate permit.

There is no doubt that, should you choose to drive to and from Central London long term, you will need to think ahead and plan accordingly. To avoid all the hassle and stress involved with searching for casual parking in London, it really is a good idea to pre-book a parking space.

24 7 Parking offers long-term parking season tickets for three, six or 12 months and sites are secure with access available to ticket holders 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information visit www.247parking.com and contact us today.