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January 20, 2026
Joe Averill
5 minutes
Office with parking solves one of the most frustrating parts of the workday. No circling the block. No expensive daily rates at public car parks. No 15-minute walk from wherever you finally found a spot.
For businesses where driving is essential—client visits, equipment transport, or teams commuting from outside the city—on-site parking isn't a luxury. It's a requirement.
Not everyone can rely on public transport. Some roles simply need a car.
Sales teams visiting clients. Engineers carrying equipment. Staff commuting from areas with poor train links. Anyone whose day involves more than just getting to a desk and back.
Even in London, around 30% of commuters still drive to work. Outside Zone 2, that number climbs significantly.
If your team needs to drive, an office without parking creates daily friction. Parking stress before work starts. Time wasted. Money spent on public car parks that adds up fast—£15-30 per day in central London, £300-600 per month per person.
An office with dedicated parking eliminates all of that.
In central London, rare. Land is too valuable. Most City, Shoreditch, and West End offices assume you'll take the Tube.
Move further out, and availability increases significantly:
Where parking is more common:
Where parking is rare:
If parking is essential, you may need to trade off location for accessibility. That's not always a bad deal—lower rents, less congestion, easier client access.
Not all parking is equal. Know what you're getting:
Dedicated spaces
Allocated spots included in your lease. Your spaces, always available. Best for teams who drive daily.
Shared/first-come parking
Building car park shared between tenants. Works if your team arrives early or doesn't all drive simultaneously. Can cause issues at peak times.
Visitor parking
Separate spaces for clients and guests. Essential if clients visit regularly. Often limited—ask how many and whether they're bookable.
EV charging
Increasingly important. Some buildings have charging points; many don't. If your team drives electric, check availability and whether there's a waiting list.
Don't assume parking is included or straightforward. Get specifics:
Parking costs vary widely. Some offices include spaces in the rent. Others charge £150-400 per space per month in London, more in prime areas.
Expect parking to add to your overall office cost, especially if it's not included:
Included parking:
More common in outer London, business parks, and suburban locations. Often 1 space per 2-4 desks as standard.
Paid parking:
Some serviced offices include a small allocation with larger agreements. Others treat parking as a separate line item.
If parking is critical, factor the true cost into your comparison. A cheaper office plus £300/month per space might cost more than a pricier office with parking included.
If your team needs to drive, parking is essential. But consider the full picture:
The right office balances all of these. Parking solves one problem—make sure you're not creating others.
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