Sainsbury's Parking, Bicester — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Sainsbury's Car Park have?"

"Sainsbury's Car Park in Bicester has approximately 485 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Sainsbury's Car Park?"

"Sainsbury's Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Sainsbury's Car Park busiest?"

"Sainsbury's Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Sainsbury's Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Sainsbury's Car Park?"

"Sainsbury's Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Euro Car Parks Limited."

485 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

Key facts

Postcode: OX26 6FA
Capacity: ~485 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Euro Car Parks Limited

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Sainsbury's Car Park, Bicester.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Sainsbury’s Car Park

Sainsbury’s Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Bicester town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 485 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. There is a charge for parking. Euro Car Parks Limited operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Sainsbury’s Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 485 spaces, that is roughly 436 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 49 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 Bicester

Bicester has 8 car parks to choose from, giving you a reasonable number of alternatives if Sainsbury’s Car Park is busy. If Sainsbury’s Car Park is full, Chapel Street Carpark is about 250m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Sainsbury's Car Park have?

Sainsbury's Car Park in Bicester has approximately 485 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Sainsbury's Car Park?

Sainsbury's Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Sainsbury's Car Park busiest?

Sainsbury's Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Sainsbury's Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Sainsbury's Car Park?

Sainsbury's Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Euro Car Parks Limited.

Nearby Car Parks

Chapel Street Carpark 295m away Chapel Street Carpark 300m away Car Park (way/4432083) 342m away Bicester North car park 555m away Bicester Village Station Main Carpark 630m away

More car parks in Bicester

Bicester Park and Ride ~580 spaces Bicester Station Carpark Platform 2 ~39 spaces

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0