Salt Lane Parking, Coventry — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Salt Lane car park have?"

"Salt Lane car park in Coventry has approximately 600 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Salt Lane car park?"

"Salt Lane car park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Salt Lane car park busiest?"

"Salt Lane car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Salt Lane car park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Salt Lane car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Salt Lane car park?"

"Salt Lane car park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

600 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: CV1 2JZ
Capacity: ~600 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Salt Lane car park, Coventry.
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 Salt Lane car park

Located in the heart of Coventry, Salt Lane car park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 600 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. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Salt Lane car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 600 spaces, that is roughly 540 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 60 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 Coventry

Coventry has a good range of parking with 22 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Cheylesmore Manor Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 200m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Salt Lane car park have?

Salt Lane car park in Coventry has approximately 600 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Salt Lane car park?

Salt Lane car park is a paid car park.

When is Salt Lane car park busiest?

Salt Lane car park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Salt Lane car park quietest?

The quietest period for Salt Lane car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Salt Lane car park?

Salt Lane car park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Cheylesmore Manor Car Park 219m away Gosford Street (Long Stay) Car Park 484m away Grove Street Car Park 519m away Lower Ford Street Car Park 575m away Westminster Road Long Stay 576m away

More car parks in Coventry

Belgrade Plaza Car Park ~429 spaces Car Park 15, Coventry ~313 spaces Car Park 8, Coventry ~266 spaces Coventry Park & Ride South ~402 spaces Coventry Railway Station Car Park 3 ~96 spaces Coventry Station Car Park 1 ~212 spaces Earlsdon Park Multi-Storey Car Park Grosvenor Road Long Stay ~80 spaces

See all 22 car parks in Coventry →

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