Rodney Road Car Park Parking, Cheltenham
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- GL50 1XN
- Capacity
- ~102 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Operator
- Cheltenham Borough Council
Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00;PH 08:00-20:00;Su 10:00-20:00
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Rodney Road Car Park
Located in the heart of Cheltenham, Rodney Road Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 102 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. It is operated by Cheltenham Borough Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Rodney Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 102 spaces, that is roughly 97 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 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 Cheltenham
There are 25 car parks across Cheltenham, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. Should you find Rodney Road Car Park full, Regent Arcade Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Rodney Road Car Park have?
Rodney Road Car Park in Cheltenham has approximately 102 parking spaces.
When is Rodney Road Car Park busiest?
Rodney Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Rodney Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Rodney Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Rodney Road Car Park?
Rodney Road Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cheltenham Borough Council.