Parking in Orchard Road is a cost most drivers plan around only after the first surprise bill. The gap between the cheapest and most expensive car park within walking distance of the same studio can easily reach SGD 20 for an hour-long visit, and on Sundays the spread is even wider. This guide compares the published rates at five car parks in the Orchard core — Orchard Towers, Claymore Connect, Forum The Shopping Mall, Palais Renaissance, and International Building — so you can match the lot you choose to the length and timing of your session. The figures below are the rates published on this page as of September 2026; Orchard car parks adjust prices periodically, so treat the numbers as a planning benchmark and always confirm the current rate on the entrance board before you commit.
Why Parking Choice Matters for Your Training Routine
A personal training session should start with a clear mind, not with the stress of watching a parking meter approach its daily cap. Parking cost is one of the quietest recurring expenses in any training budget in Singapore, and it is also one of the easiest to control. A 60-minute session in the evening at a flat-rate car park can cost as little as SGD 3.50, while the same session parked on an hourly tariff in the wrong lot can run past SGD 10. Across twelve sessions a month, that difference is real money that is better spent on quality coaching, nutrition, or recovery work.
There is also a time dimension. RAW Active’s studio in Orchard Towers is appointment-only, and every minute you spend circling for a spot or hunting for a functioning payment machine is a minute taken from your warm-up and your session. The right parking plan — one that matches the lot’s tariff structure to your session length and arrival time — removes that friction entirely. If you are new to the studio, our personal training page explains how sessions are structured so you can plan the time you need around your workout.
How to Use This Guide
Each car park below is listed with its address, its weekday daytime tariff, its evening and weekend structure, and any grace period. After the individual listings, a quick-reference table compares all five side by side, followed by a “cheapest choice by visit type” section that tells you exactly which lot to pick for the most common visit patterns. Use the table when you are in a hurry; use the detailed sections when you want to understand how the tariffs actually behave across a full day.
The Five Car Parks Compared
1. Orchard Towers Car Park
Address: 400 Orchard Road, Singapore 238875.
Orchard Towers is where the RAW Active studio is located, which makes it the most convenient option of the five — no crossing of roads, no six-minute walk with a gym bag. Convenience comes at a price. The tariff runs at SGD 4.00 for the first hour, then SGD 2.00 for every subsequent 30 minutes, with a daily cap of SGD 16.00 calculated from 7 AM to 7 AM the following day. The same structure applies across weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, and there is no grace period offered. The daily cap makes this lot a reasonable choice for long multi-hour blocks, but for short sessions it is one of the more expensive options in this guide.
2. Claymore Connect
Address: 442 Orchard Road, Singapore 238879.
Claymore Connect sits a short walk from the studio and offers one of the better daytime values in the area. From 7 AM to 6 PM on weekdays, the first hour costs SGD 3.00 and each subsequent 30 minutes costs SGD 1.50. From 6 PM to 7 AM, the lot switches to a flat SGD 5.50 per entry. Saturdays follow the weekday structure, while Sundays and public holidays run at SGD 5.50 per entry across the full day. One important detail: the published charges at Claymore Connect may not be inclusive of GST, so factor roughly 9% on top when comparing against lots with inclusive pricing.
3. Forum The Shopping Mall
Address: 583 Orchard Road, Singapore 238884.
Forum is the pricing champion of this guide for short and evening visits. On weekdays from 6 AM to 5 PM, the rate is SGD 2.60 for the first hour and SGD 1.30 for every subsequent 30 minutes — the lowest daytime first hour in this comparison. After 5 PM, a flat SGD 3.50 per entry covers the lot until 6 AM the following morning, which makes it the cheapest evening option by a clear margin. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, the daytime rate shifts slightly to SGD 2.80 for the first hour and SGD 1.50 per half hour, with the same SGD 3.50 evening flat rate applying after 5 PM. Forum is about a five-minute walk from the studio, so the savings come with a short stroll — a useful movement warm-up before your session.
4. Palais Renaissance
Address: 390 Orchard Road, Singapore 238871.
Palais Renaissance is one of the two lots in this guide offering a 10-minute grace period, which makes it attractive for quick drop-offs, equipment pick-ups, or a rapid weigh-in. The daytime tariff is the highest of the five: SGD 4.20 for the first hour and SGD 2.13 for every subsequent 30 minutes from 7:01 AM to 5 PM. From 5:01 PM to 1 AM, the lot charges SGD 5.02 per entry, after which it steps down to SGD 1.96 per hour from 1:01 AM to 7 AM. Sundays and public holidays run on a per-4-hour block structure at SGD 5.02 from 7:01 AM to 1 AM, then the same SGD 1.96 hourly rate overnight. If you value the grace period more than the few dollars you would save at Forum, this is a dependable choice.
5. International Building
Address: 360 Orchard Road, Singapore 238869.
International Building mirrors Claymore Connect’s daytime pricing — SGD 3.00 for the first hour and SGD 1.50 per subsequent 30 minutes from 7 AM to 6 PM — and adds two differences. First, the evening flat rate from 6 PM to 7 AM is SGD 4.00 per entry, which undercuts Claymore by SGD 1.50. Second, it offers the same 10-minute grace period as Palais Renaissance, useful if you arrive right on time for a session and only need a quick buffer. Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays follow the same weekday structure. As with Claymore Connect, the displayed rates may not include GST, so confirm the final amount at the exit machine.
Quick Reference Table
| Car Park | Weekday First Hour | Weekday Subsequent / Half Hour | Weekday Evening Flat Rate | Sunday / Public Holiday | Grace Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orchard Towers | SGD 4.00 | SGD 2.00 | Same as daytime (cap SGD 16.00) | Same as weekday | None |
| Claymore Connect | SGD 3.00 | SGD 1.50 | SGD 5.50 (6 PM–7 AM) | SGD 5.50 per entry | None |
| Forum The Shopping Mall | SGD 2.60 | SGD 1.30 | SGD 3.50 (5 PM–6 AM) | SGD 2.80 first hour, then SGD 1.50 / half hour; SGD 3.50 evening | None |
| Palais Renaissance | SGD 4.20 | SGD 2.13 | SGD 5.02 (5:01 PM–1 AM), then SGD 1.96 / hour | SGD 5.02 per 4-hour block, then SGD 1.96 / hour | 10 minutes |
| International Building | SGD 3.00 | SGD 1.50 | SGD 4.00 (6 PM–7 AM) | Same as weekday | 10 minutes |
Two notes on the table. First, Claymore Connect and International Building may exclude GST from their displayed rates, while the other car parks generally show GST-inclusive pricing. Second, all the numbers above are the published tariffs at the time of writing and can change without notice — the entrance board is the final authority.
Cheapest Choice by Visit Type
Rather than memorising every tariff, match your visit to one of these five common patterns.
- Quick visit under one hour on a weekday: Forum The Shopping Mall. Its SGD 2.60 first hour is the lowest in this guide, and you will not pay for time you do not use.
- One to two hour weekday daytime session: Claymore Connect and International Building both stack at SGD 3.00 first hour plus SGD 1.50 per subsequent 30 minutes, keeping a 90-minute session around SGD 4.50 before GST.
- Evening visit after 6 PM on a weekday: Forum The Shopping Mall. Its SGD 3.50 per entry until 6 AM the next morning is the cheapest evening flat rate on the list.
- Sunday or public holiday: Forum The Shopping Mall again, at SGD 3.50 per entry for the whole day. If Forum is full, Claymore Connect’s SGD 5.50 full-day entry remains a sound backup.
- Need a grace period: Palais Renaissance or International Building. Both offer 10 minutes of free time, which is useful for short drop-offs or a quick weigh-in before a session.
Matching Parking Choice to Your RAW Active Visit
Most RAW Active clients park within a five-minute walk of the Orchard Towers studio, so the deciding factor is almost always the tariff shape, not the distance. Here is how the choice plays out by visit type. If your personal training session is during office hours and lasts under an hour, Forum The Shopping Mall is hard to beat. If your session is in the evening, Forum’s SGD 3.50 flat rate keeps the cost predictable no matter how long the workout runs. If you are visiting on a Sunday for a longer strength block, Claymore Connect’s flat SGD 5.50 entry covers the full day. If your schedule leans toward early morning mobility work, Palais Renaissance and International Building both offer the 10-minute grace period that lets you arrive, check in, and warm up without overpaying for an extra 10 minutes you barely use.
For sessions that combine training with a longer visit — a session plus a meal, shopping, or a coffee meeting — Orchard Towers’ SGD 16.00 daily cap becomes the most predictable option, because the total bill will never climb past that ceiling regardless of how long you stay.
Parking Tips for Stress-Free Sessions
- Avoid peak hours. Weekends and public holidays fill the Orchard car parks quickly. Aim to arrive before 11 AM or after 8 PM for the best availability and the shortest queue at the entry barrier.
- Use cashless payment. Most of these car parks accept NETS, credit cards, and mobile wallets. Paying cashlessly speeds up your exit and removes the risk of a paper ticket mishap in the middle of a busy evening.
- Look for early bird rates. Some Orchard car parks run early bird flat rates for drivers who enter before a set cutoff and exit after a set time. Check the entrance board for the latest promotion before you commit to a lot.
- Plan around your session length. A 60-minute personal training visit is most economical at a flat-rate evening car park. A 90 to 120-minute daytime session is usually cheaper at a per-minute rate with a daily cap than at a flat entry price.
- Confirm grace periods before a quick stop. If you are running late to your booking, choose Palais Renaissance or International Building to give yourself a small buffer before the first charge kicks in.
- Factor GST into your comparison. Since Claymore Connect and International Building may quote pre-GST rates, add roughly 9% when comparing them with the other three lots.
Why This Guide Matters for Your Training Routine
Consistency is the foundation of every training outcome, and consistency is easier when the logistical details around your session are friction-free. Knowing exactly where to park, what it will cost, and how long you can stay without penalty removes a recurring decision from every visit. It also protects your recovery: a calm arrival means your nervous system is not elevated from traffic and parking stress before you even pick up a dumbbell. Over a twelve-month training year, choosing the right car park saves the equivalent of several training sessions in cash and an unknown number of headaches. If you are comparing studios or thinking about the full cost of training in Singapore, our guide to top personal training in Singapore covers what to look for beyond the parking lot.
Conclusion
The five car parks around the Orchard Towers studio cover every realistic visit pattern, from a ten-minute weigh-in to a full Sunday of training and errands. Forum The Shopping Mall is the value pick for most short and evening visits; Claymore Connect and International Building balance daytime economy with useful flat-rate evenings; Palais Renaissance and International Building offer the grace periods that make quick stops painless; and Orchard Towers itself remains the most convenient — and costliest on an hourly basis — option when proximity matters more than price. Confirm the current rates at the entrance board, pay cashless, and let parking be the one thing you never think about on training day.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the cheapest Orchard car park for short personal training visits?
Forum The Shopping Mall, at SGD 2.60 for the first hour on weekdays, is the lowest first-hour tariff in this guide. For evening sessions, its SGD 3.50 flat rate per entry is also the cheapest on the list.
Which car parks in Orchard offer a grace period?
Palais Renaissance and International Building both provide a 10-minute grace period, which is useful for quick drop-offs, equipment pick-ups, or arriving just before a session without paying for the first 10 minutes.
What is the cheapest flat rate for Sunday parking in Orchard?
Forum The Shopping Mall at SGD 3.50 per entry for the full day is the lowest Sunday flat rate in this comparison, followed by Claymore Connect at SGD 5.50 per entry.
Are these Orchard parking rates inclusive of GST?
Generally yes for Orchard Towers, Forum The Shopping Mall, and Palais Renaissance. Claymore Connect and International Building may display rates that exclude GST, so confirm the final amount at the exit machine.
Where is RAW Active located relative to these car parks?
RAW Active’s appointment-only studio is in Orchard Towers at 400 Orchard Road, and all five car parks in this guide are within roughly a five-minute walk of the studio. See the RAW Active personal training page for studio details and booking information.
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