Princes Exchange Parking, Edinburgh

Q: "How many parking spaces does Princes Exchange have?"

"Princes Exchange in Edinburgh has approximately 150 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Princes Exchange?"

"Princes Exchange is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Princes Exchange busiest?"

"Princes Exchange tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm."

Q: "When is Princes Exchange quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Princes Exchange?"

"Princes Exchange is a supermarket car park with underground parking."

150 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-3pm

Key facts

Postcode: EH3 9EE
Capacity: ~150 spaces
Type: Supermarket
Parking: Underground
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Princes Exchange, Edinburgh.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Tue	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Wed	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Thu	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Fri	4	8	21	38	54	63	58	50	46	46	54	50	33	17	4
Sat	4	13	29	50	67	75	71	63	54	46	38	25	13	4	0
Sun	0	4	8	21	38	50	54	50	42	29	17	8	4	0	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Princes Exchange

Princes Exchange serves supermarket customers in Edinburgh, with parking usually free while you shop but often time-limited. With approximately 150 spaces, this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. Parking here is underground, providing a covered and secure option — though drivers of larger vehicles should check height restrictions. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

The weekly shopping rush makes Saturday the peak day, especially between 10am and 2pm. Weekday visits, particularly early morning or after the post-work rush at 7pm, tend to be much more relaxed. With 150 spaces, finding a spot should be straightforward in most conditions.

Busyness in detail

Princes Exchange is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 150 spaces, that is roughly 112 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 38 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

There are 20 car parks across Edinburgh, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Semple Street, about 200m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Princes Exchange have?

Princes Exchange in Edinburgh has approximately 150 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Princes Exchange?

Princes Exchange is a paid car park.

When is Princes Exchange busiest?

Princes Exchange tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-3pm.

When is Princes Exchange quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Princes Exchange?

Princes Exchange is a supermarket car park with underground parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Semple Street 208m away Castle Terrace 386m away Metred on-street Parking 795m away

More car parks in Edinburgh

Blackfriars Street ~73 spaces Car Park 1B, Edinburgh ~283 spaces Car Park 2B, Edinburgh ~304 spaces Dunsapie Loch car park ~53 spaces Fountain Park ~504 spaces Holyrood Road ~297 spaces Member Parking ~22 spaces 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	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Tue	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Wed	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Thu	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Fri	4	8	21	38	54	63	58	50	46	46	54	50	33	17	4
Sat	4	13	29	50	67	75	71	63	54	46	38	25	13	4	0
Sun	0	4	8	21	38	50	54	50	42	29	17	8	4	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Tue	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Wed	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Thu	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Fri	4	8	21	38	54	63	58	50	46	46	54	50	33	17	4
Sat	4	13	29	50	67	75	71	63	54	46	38	25	13	4	0
Sun	0	4	8	21	38	50	54	50	42	29	17	8	4	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Tue	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Wed	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Thu	4	8	21	38	50	58	54	46	42	42	46	42	29	13	4
Fri	4	8	21	38	54	63	58	50	46	46	54	50	33	17	4
Sat	4	13	29	50	67	75	71	63	54	46	38	25	13	4	0
Sun	0	4	8	21	38	50	54	50	42	29	17	8	4	0	0