David Street Car Park Parking, Dumfries
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
David Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 48 of ~77 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at David Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 57 of ~77 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- DG2 9AF
- Capacity
- ~77 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Nearest road
- David Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 10
Nearby landmarks: Galloway Street Post Office (80m), Farmfoods (99m), Maxwellton West Church (120m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 48 | 52 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 52 | 62 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 48 | 38 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 38 | 33 | 28 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About David Street Car Park
David Street Car Park is a car park in Dumfries, available for general parking. With around 77 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.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. With 77 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
David Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 77 spaces, that is roughly 46 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 31 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 Dumfries
Dumfries has a good range of parking with 26 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. College Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near David Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 1 place to eat or drink and 2 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Galloway Street Post Office (post office), about 80 metres away. There are 10 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 66 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does David Street Car Park have?
David Street Car Park in Dumfries has approximately 77 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is David Street Car Park busiest?
David Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 62% full — roughly 48 of ~77 spaces in use.
When is David Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at David Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 26% full — roughly 57 of ~77 spaces free.