Motorists around the country are being stung close to $1 billion every year by carpark operators, with some charging up to $200 a day simply because they can.
Parking fees and fines are rising as much as 10 percent every year, with Westfield leading the charge in 2012 by taking away its 'first three hours free' arrangement.
The Car Parking Guru websites top all-day parking spots in Sydney:
The Rocks
Bond Store One – Interpark – all day parking approximately $17
City North
Sydney Opera House - all day parking approximately $16
City South
Entertainment Centre – Wilson Parking – all day parking for $10
Weekend
Wilson Parking have two flat rates that cannot be missed.Both flat rate approximately $9
Wilson Parking Citipark – $9 flat rate
Wilson Parking Darling Park – $9 flat rate
For more cheaper parking tips and information about the phone applications, visit: www.carparking.info