Kent Street Parking, Belfast — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Kent Street Car Park have?"

"Kent Street Car Park in Belfast has approximately 61 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Kent Street Car Park?"

"Parking at Kent Street Car Park is free of charge."

Q: "When is Kent Street Car Park busiest?"

"Kent Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Kent Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Kent Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Kent Street Car Park?"

"Kent Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Belfast City Council."

61 total spaces (est.)

Free parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode: BT1 2JA
Capacity: ~61 spaces (estimated)
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Free
Operator: Belfast City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Kent Street Car Park, Belfast.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Kent Street Car Park

Located in Belfast, Kent Street Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With around 61 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This car park offers free parking. Belfast City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Kent Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 61 spaces, that is roughly 37 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 24 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Belfast

With more than 40 car parks in Belfast, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Should you find Kent Street Car Park full, Little Donegall Street Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Kent Street Car Park have?

Kent Street Car Park in Belfast has approximately 61 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Kent Street Car Park?

Parking at Kent Street Car Park is free of charge.

When is Kent Street Car Park busiest?

Kent Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Kent Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Kent Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Kent Street Car Park?

Kent Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Belfast City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Little Donegall Street Car Park 135m away Car Park (way/233317059) 265m away NCP Belfast The Tannery 365m away St Anne's Square Car Park 501m away Lancaster Street - York Street Car Park 532m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0