Red Car Park Parking, Edinburgh
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Red Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 184 of ~341 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Red Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 263 of ~341 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EH6 6JJ
- Capacity
- ~341 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Free
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Red Car Park
Red Car Park is a multi-storey car park in Edinburgh, available for general parking. This is a major parking facility with approximately 341 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. 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. There is no charge for parking here.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
Red Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 341 spaces, that is roughly 188 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 153 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
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Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Red Car Park have?
Red Car Park in Edinburgh has approximately 341 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Red Car Park?
Parking at Red Car Park is free of charge.
When is Red Car Park busiest?
Red Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 11am, when it reaches about 54% full — roughly 184 of ~341 spaces in use.
When is Red Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Red Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 23% full — roughly 263 of ~341 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Red Car Park?
Red Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking.