Parking in the capital is notoriously difficult, especially in the center of London, meaning that you either have to drive for ages to find a decent parking space or end up paying way over the odds.

However, there could be another solution. Hundreds of garages across the nation can be rented out through agents such as LockUpGarages.co.uk and renting one for the day (or longer) can be a much sounder choice. Here’s why…

Cost

You might be surprised to know that renting a garage can actually work out cheaper than paying for a parking space every day. In fact, you could save as much as 20%, especially if you rent for a longer period, such as if you’re using it for work every day.

Most streets in London operate restrictions between 8:30 am and 6:30 pm, Monday to Saturday (so basically all of the time!), either charging using a Pay & Display system, or using a ‘phone parking’ system, where you need to set up an account on your phone and register a credit or debit card.

This can all be a lot of hassle, and what’s more, if you don’t pay the correct fee on time, you can be hit with some pretty hefty charges, or maybe even have your vehicle clamped, which is the last thing that you want.

(For more information about parking in London and the restrictions and charges in place, head to VisitLondon.com.)

Convenience

If you drive in to work every day you’ll probably find yourself having to search and search for a parking space, or perhaps have a regular parking space which is actually a lengthy walk from work.

On the other hand, if you rent out a garage, you can have the same guaranteed parking space, day in, day out.

Especially here in the capital, parking spaces can be at a real premium, which is why many people choose not to drive at all, but rented garages can offer you a private, convenient space, which you don’t have to worry about getting taken each day.

Renting a garage isn’t just for those who commute into the capital each day though, and there are plenty of reasons why you might choose to rent one just for the day, or for a couple of nights, such as if you’re attending a sporting event or concert, or perhaps as a cheaper alternative to airport parking.

Safety

If you’re worried about the safety of your vehicle when you leave it in a normal parking space, you might want the extra peace of mind of having a secure garage to leave it in for the day (or overnight).

Rented garages usually use a combination padlock system, where the combination is changed for every new person that rents the garage, so you don’t need to worry about anybody else having access to the garage.

You shouldn’t worry about leaving your car parked in the capital, but it is nice to have that extra peace of mind and know that your car is safely locked away out of sight of any potential thieves or vandals.