You should expect to pay for car parking as there are very few free car parks near the hospital. There is limited on-street or paid car parking around Christchurch hospital, but no parking on-site.

The Canterbury DHB’s popular Christchurch Hospital and Christchurch Women’s Hospital shuttle service now runs from the Christchurch City Council’s Lichfield Street Car Park building at 33 Lichfield Street.

• When travelling to hospital we recommend that you allow extra time to get to your appointment
• There is a recorded 0800 number for the very latest parking information: 0800 555 300
• Other privately operated park and ride services are available within the vicinity of the hospital

You can also check the CCC Parking Map for more parking options nearby the hospital.

The shuttle operates from 7:15 am – 8:30 pm, seven days a week.

1. Drive into the car park at 33 Lichfield Street, take a ticket from the machine at the barrier arm, and park anywhere there is a space.
2. Digital signs show you where to park and how many spaces are left.
3. Take the stairs or the lift to the designated pick-up area at Level 2. This area is clearly marked and has seating.
4. The shuttle will pick you up from this area, and bring you back to the same location after your appointment.

Paying for your parking

• Pay for your parking at the pay machines in the building before you return to your car.
• Pay machines are located on the ground floor (cash and cards) and on Level 2A (cards only).
• Car parking rates are set by the Christchurch City Council: see ccc.govt.nz/carpark.
• The first hour of parking is free. Parking costs $2.80 an hour or part hour after this, with a maximum daily rate of $10.
• The night rate (6 pm to 6 am) is $2.50 an hour or $5 maximum.

About the shuttle

• The shuttle is free and operates 7 days a week between 7:15am and 8:30pm daily.
• Shuttles leave every 15 to 20 minutes and drop off & pick up either at:
  • Christchurch Outpatients or
  •  the main entrance to Christchurch Hospital.
• The shuttles are clearly marked so please make sure that you get on the correct shuttle.
• Parents are responsible for bringing their children’s car seats. The shuttle can accommodate prams.
• The shuttle is not suitable for wheelchairs. Note: there are mobility parks on site at Christchurch Hospital.

The car park at 33 Lichfield Street is opposite the Justice Precinct. It is not The Crossing car park, which is operated by Wilsons and is further down Lichfield Street.

Note: This is the only shuttle service run by the CDHB. Please make sure that you get on the correct shuttle when you leave the hospital. Our buses are clearly marked with the Lichfield Street destination.

Canterbury District Health Board hospital shuttle service ​at 33 Lichfield Street Car Park.

If you are a patient; you can be taken by car to be dropped off at the hospital main entrance, there is a car DROP-OFF ZONE for patients outside Christchurch Hospital main entrance.

Volunteers are on hand at the car DROP-OFF ZONE during the day to help people to find their way to appointments.

There are way finding maps at all lifts, and staff at hospital main reception inside the hospital entrance can help you with directions to your destination.

Your driver can make use of the free shuttle bus service to come back to the hospital, or arrange to come back to the DROP-OFF ZONE later to collect you at an agreed time.

• Directions to Christchurch Hospital
• Parking locations near the hospital
• Map of Christchurch Hospital

If you are a mobility parking permit holder you can park in one of the designated mobility car parking spaces (indicated by a wheelchair icon on the map below) located outside the front of Christchurch Hospital.

Many buses stop right outside Christchurch Hospital in both directions – towards and away from the city centre.

• 60 – Hillmorton to Southshore
• 80 – Lincoln to Parklands
• O – Halswell to Queenspark
• P – Airport & Sheffield Crescent to Sumner
• Y – New Brighton to Rolleston
• Lincoln Express

Check www.metroinfo.co.nz for more details of bus routes and timetables.

There is a taxi phone at Christchurch Hospital main entrance. Taxis pick up from the main entrance when called.

There is bike parking outside the main hospital entrance for staff and public use. See travel map for bike parking locations.

Note: Bike parking is at the owner’s own risk, please remember to lock your bike securely.

Lower cost parking for patients

If you are staying in hospital for several days you may be eligible for a cheaper parking rate, please speak to the nurse in charge of your care about parking options.

Parking fines

If you receive a Christchurch City Council parking ticket after being unavoidably detained at a hospital appointment you may be able to have the fine cancelled.

To obtain a patient parking fine waiver form; ask at the hospital main reception, or phone 03 378 6398 to request a form by post. Note: We cannot guarantee the parking fine will be waived.