free parking

Meaning

This term refers to a parking space or area for vehicles that does not cost any money to use. It is a highly sought-after amenity when booking hotels, renting cars, or visiting tourist attractions.

Examples

• Does this hotel offer free parking for overnight guests?

  Does this hotel offer free parking for overnight guests?

• We managed to find free parking just two blocks away from the beach.

  We managed to find free parking just two blocks away from the beach.

• It is hard to find free parking in the city center during the weekend.

  It is hard to find free parking in the city center during the weekend.

• The museum has a large lot with free parking for all visitors.

  The museum has a large lot with free parking for all visitors.

• Make sure to check if the rental apartment includes free parking.

  Make sure to check if the rental apartment includes free parking.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ The hotel has a gratuitous parking.

  ✓ The hotel has free parking.

  'Gratuitous' is a false friend in some languages and means unwarranted or uncalled for in English. Use 'free' or 'complimentary'.

• ✗ Is there a free park near here?

  ✓ Is there free parking near here?

  'Park' refers to a green public area with trees. Use 'parking' or 'a parking space' for vehicles.

Related Expressions

Practice

• One of the best perks of this motel is the ___.

  💡 You don't have to pay to leave your car.

  Show answer

  free parking

• Is there ___ available, or do we have to use a meter?

  💡 Costless space for your vehicle.

  Show answer

  free parking