Parkhound

Parkhound, parking space marketplace in Australia

Parkhound is an Australian platform that connects drivers looking for parking with owners and businesses that have available spaces. The company presents itself as Australia's leading parking marketplace and has been operating since 2013. Its catalogue brings together more than 50,000 spaces across the country, with monthly and daily rental options, and the firm claims to have surpassed 200,000 vehicles parked since its creation.

How parking rental works

Owners list their spaces for free and set the price; drivers search by location and dates and book the space that interests them. The platform states that booking is instant and that there are spaces with electric vehicle charging. Parkhound declares a money-back guarantee on all bookings and ensures that prices can be up to 50% lower than those of traditional parking. The site also mentions a 10% discount for monthly bookings and savings of up to 50% under certain conditions.

Offer for drivers and hosts

For drivers, the platform groups spaces in cities such as Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart and Darwin, as well as parking lots near the airports of Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Gold Coast. For hosts, Parkhound offers the possibility to monetise empty spaces: according to its data, 96,575 Australians have earned money by renting out spaces and hosts have earned more than 75 million dollars through the platform since 2014.

History and corporate structure

The company was founded in 2013 by Rob Crocitti and Michael Nuciforo, stemming from the difficulty of finding parking near the MCG during a match. In 2017 it was acquired by Spacer Marketplaces and came to be led by Mike Rosenbaum as CEO. Parkhound is part of the Spacer Technologies group, along with Spacer.com.au, Spacer.com and WhereiPark. The company operates under ABN 96 602 017 210 and its headquarters are located at Middlemiss St, Milsons Point, New South Wales.

Chargehound and parking with charging

Within its ecosystem, Parkhound promotes Chargehound, a network of electric vehicle chargers across Australia. Through this service, drivers can book a space with charging included or rent out their own home charger to earn additional income.

Reviews and reach

The site shows a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on around a thousand reviews and collects testimonials from users in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland who highlight the savings compared to traditional parking and the ease of use. The platform targets both individuals and businesses, with a specific section for businesses.

Location and contact

6 Middlemiss St, Milsons Point NSW 2061