Free parking on public streets
- Bodenham Road
- Turketel Road
- Grimston Avenue
- Godwyn Road
- Marten Road
- Varne Road
Free Car Parks in Folkestone
You can park for free in Folkestone at Gough Road car park (CT20 3AP). You can also park for free in Folkestone between 6pm and 8am daily at the following car parks:
| Car Park | Address | Spaces | Free Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandgate Road Car Park (locked from 9pm) | CT20 2EE | 176 | 6pm – 8am |
| The Coastal Park Car Park | CT20 1PS | 28 | 6pm – 8am |
| Harbourside Car Park | CT20 1QJ | 10 | 6pm – 8am |
| Tram Road Car Park | CT20 1QN | 66 | 6pm – 8am |
| Lower Sandgate Road West Car Park | CT20 2JP | 70 | 6pm – 8am |
| Castle Road Car Park | CT20 2AQ | 40 | 6pm – 8am |
Free Parking at Park & Ride sites
Folkestone has a pilot park and ride scheme that allows you to park for just £5 per day (up to 6 people) and use the free shuttle bus to get into Folkestone town centre (up to 6 people). The park and ride site is located at Motis Business Centre in Cheriton (CT19 4 QJ).
| Park and Ride Site | Address | Bus Service |
|---|---|---|
| Motis Business Centre in Cheriton | CT19 4QJ | Every 30 minutes until 5.30pm (site closes as 6.30pm) |
Cheapest all-day parking in Folkestone
We found the cheapest car park in Folkestone to be Sainsbury’s car park, which can be pre-booked via Your Parking Space, even if you are not a customer.
You book this car park all day (9am – 5pm) for just £4.70, so it’s a great option for commuters or those visiting Folkestone for the full day.
Cheapest monthly parking in Folkestone
We found the cheapest car park for monthly parking in Folkestone to be Sainsbury’s car park which costs £65 per month, making it ideal for commuters which can be pre booked via Your Parking Space.
You can use this car park 7 days a week, including overnight, and leave and re-enter the car park as many times as you need to.
If you notice any changes to the free parking spots listed above, please leave a comment below so everyone can benefit from up to date information.
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.