Free Parking Curtin University
Curtin Bentley car parking rates, free short-term options and 2026 permit costs.
Rates checked 26 August 2026
At Curtin University's Bentley campus, normal car parking is paid: up to $4.20 a day in green bays, $6.80 in yellow bays, or $92.40 a month for a student green-zone permit. There are three standing ways to park free: a 15-minute short-term bay, a designated ACROD bay with a permit, or in a designated motorbike bay.
The first two free options are narrow. The third is available to motorbike and scooter users, but it still means using a marked motorbike bay rather than an ordinary car bay. Curtin's current parking map is the reliable source while campus works change access and capacity.
How Curtin Bentley Parking Works
Motorcycle bays are free
Use a designated motorbike bay. Curtin includes scooters in the same rule.
Cars use CellOPark
Green, yellow and orange pay-as-you-go bays use the CellOPark app.
15 minutes is free
Short-term bays are free for 15 minutes only; overstaying can attract a fine.
Check the live map
Works and temporary closures can change access to individual car parks.
Curtin Bentley Car Parking Rates
Curtin's published 2026 pay-as-you-go rates, including GST. Motorcycle and scooter bays are separately free.
| Zone | Rate | Who it suits |
|---|---|---|
| Motorbike and scooter bays | Free | Designated bays only |
| Green | $0.84/hr, $4.20 maximum | Lower-cost, more remote parking |
| Yellow | $1.68/hr, $6.80 maximum | General parking |
| Blue | $3.60/hr | Short-term parking close to buildings |
| Orange Equipark | $1.68/hr, $6.80 maximum | Available from 9:45am |
| Short-term bays | Free for 15 minutes | All users; no CellOPark session |
Curtin lists a $92.40 monthly student permit for green zones and $146.00 for staff white, yellow or green zones. A permit does not guarantee a bay.
Free does not mean any bay
What Car Parking Adds Up To
Worked examples from Curtin's 2026 published rates. Your actual cost depends on your zone and how often you attend.
| Cost | Parking pattern | Working |
|---|---|---|
| $437 | Green bay, four days a week for 26 teaching weeks | 104 days × $4.20 maximum |
| $707 | Yellow bay, four days a week for 26 teaching weeks | 104 days × $6.80 maximum |
| $1,109 | Student green-zone permit for a year | 12 months × $92.40 |
| $0 | Motorcycle or scooter in a designated bay | No parking charge |
Parking is only one part of the trip. Our Perth car-versus-scooter comparison covers the running costs too.
The Cost That Isn't on the Sign: Time
A parking permit lets you use the right zone; it does not reserve a space. Curtin says this directly, and active campus works can also change access and capacity.
By car
20+ min
Parking search at busy times
- Choose the correct paid zone before you arrive.
- A parking search can take 20 minutes or more when the closest areas are full or affected by works.
- Start the CellOPark session for pay-as-you-go bays.
On a scooter
One less step
No CellOPark session in a designated bay
- Find a marked motorbike bay using the current campus map.
- The designated-bay rule removes the payment step.
- You still need to follow the signs and any temporary access changes.
Curtin does not publish a typical time to find a bay. Allow extra time and check current campus parking updates before travelling.
Where Parking at Curtin Is Actually Free
There are a few free cases. The motorcycle and scooter option is the one that can cover a whole campus day.
Designated motorbike bays
Free for motorbike and scooter users.
Short-term bays
Free for 15 minutes; no CellOPark session is required.
ACROD bays
Free for holders of a current ACROD permit in designated bays.
Temporary initiatives
Curtin sometimes announces specific free-parking periods. Treat these as temporary and check the current notice.
Motorcycle and Scooter Parking at Curtin
Curtin's parking team confirms that designated motorbike bays are free for motorbike and scooter users. The university's official map is the best source for current locations.
Use the map
Find the marked motorcycle areas on Curtin’s current parking-zone map before you leave.
Expect change
Curtin is managing active construction and has published temporary access changes.
No paid session
The free motorcycle-bay rule is separate from CellOPark car parking.
A Car Licence Can Be Enough
A full WA car licence covers a compliant 50cc moped. That means you can use Curtin's free designated scooter bays without first getting a motorcycle licence. Read the WA licence rules.
Curtin University Parking Questions
Is motorcycle and scooter parking free at Curtin University?
Yes. Curtin states that parking is free for motorbike and scooter users in designated motorbike bays. Check the official parking-zone map before travelling, as bays and access can change with campus works.
How much is car parking at Curtin Bentley?
For 2026, green bays cost $0.84 an hour with a $4.20 maximum per CellOPark transaction; yellow bays cost $1.68 an hour with a $6.80 maximum. Blue short-stay bays cost $3.60 an hour. Curtin also sells a student green-zone monthly permit for $92.40.
Is any car parking free at Curtin Bentley?
Yes, but only in designated short-term bays for 15 minutes, for current ACROD permit holders in designated ACROD bays, and during occasional university-announced initiatives. A normal all-day car bay is paid.
Do Curtin parking permits guarantee a bay?
No. Curtin says a monthly permit authorises parking in its relevant zone but does not guarantee that a bay will be available. The campus has construction-related changes and Curtin advises checking its current parking information before travelling.
Can I ride a 50cc scooter to Curtin on a car licence?
In WA, a full car licence, other than a learner permit, covers a moped: a scooter with an engine no larger than 50cc that is designed not to exceed 50 km/h. No motorcycle licence or separate test is required.
Sources — rates checked 26 August 2026
Parking layouts and temporary access change at Curtin. Confirm the current map and signs before relying on a bay.