Castle Terrace Parking, Edinburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 35 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 50 | 55 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 40 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 60 | 55 | 50 | 40 | 25 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 40 | 35 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Castle Terrace
Castle Terrace offers general parking in Edinburgh for visitors and locals. With around 750 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by National Car Parks.
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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Edinburgh
With 20 car parks in Edinburgh, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Castle Terrace full, Princes Exchange (around 400m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Castle Terrace have?
Castle Terrace in Edinburgh has approximately 750 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Castle Terrace?
Castle Terrace is a paid car park.
When is Castle Terrace busiest?
Castle Terrace tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Castle Terrace quietest?
The quietest period for Castle Terrace is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Castle Terrace?
Castle Terrace is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.