Omni Parking, Edinburgh — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Omni have?"

"Omni in Edinburgh has approximately 1000 parking spaces."

Q: "When is Omni busiest?"

"Omni tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Omni quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Omni?"

"Omni is a town centre car park with underground parking."

1000 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: EH1 3AJ
Capacity: ~1000 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Underground
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Omni, Edinburgh.
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 Omni

Omni is a underground car park in Edinburgh town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. At approximately 1000 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Omni is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 1000 spaces, that is roughly 900 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 100 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 Edinburgh

Edinburgh has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Omni is full, St James Quarter is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Omni have?

Omni in Edinburgh has approximately 1000 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Omni?

Omni is a paid car park.

When is Omni busiest?

Omni tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Omni quietest?

The quietest period for Omni is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Omni?

Omni is a town centre car park with underground parking.

Nearby Car Parks

St James Quarter 155m away New Street Car Park 373m away New Street Car Park (for Waverley Station) 421m away Blackfriars Street 692m away Holyrood Road 753m away

More car parks in Edinburgh

Car Park 1B, Edinburgh ~283 spaces Car Park 2B, Edinburgh ~304 spaces Castle Terrace ~750 spaces Dunsapie Loch car park ~53 spaces Fountain Park ~504 spaces Member Parking ~22 spaces Metred on-street Parking Metred on-street Parking

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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