Owning a car in India’s crowded metros isn’t just about fuel and maintenance — it’s also about finding a place to park. A new analysis by eXp India reveals that Mumbai leads the country in offering dedicated parking spaces, with 75% of listed homes providing one. Pune, Delhi, and Navi Mumbai follow closely, while cities like Indore, Kanpur, and Chennai lag behind, underscoring how parking access has become a key factor influencing homebuyer decisions and property values in urban India.

Mumbai sits firmly at the top with three out of four homes offering dedicated parking, closely followed by Pune (74.8%), Delhi (73.9%), and Navi Mumbai (72.4%).

“Parking continues to be a high priority for many homebuyers in India, particularly in urban hubs where street parking is limited and a car is often essential for commuting,” said Sam Chopra, President of eXp India.

He added that international buyers, too, consider parking a key lifestyle and convenience feature, given the unpredictability of street parking in Indian metros.

At the other end of the spectrum, Indore (32.9%), Kanpur (33.3%), Nagpur (40.8%), Lucknow (42.5%), and Chennai (44.6%) rank lowest for homes with parking availability.

These markets tend to have older housing stock, denser layouts, and lower per-unit space allocations — often leaving car owners to depend on limited street or shared parking.

Mid-sized cities such as Surat (64.9%) and Ahmedabad (57.7%) show relatively strong access to parking, supported by expanding real estate development and increasing car ownership rates. As more residents upgrade to personal vehicles, parking availability is emerging as a strong differentiator in property listings.

Experts note that while parking is often viewed as an amenity, it is fast becoming an economic factor in property valuation. Homes with guaranteed parking can command premiums of 5–15%, depending on locality and demand, according to real estate brokers.

The eXp India analysis — based on listings from 99acres.com —shows that a home without parking may save a few lakhs initially but can lead to long-term frustration and added costs.