St James Quarter Parking, Edinburgh

Q: "How many parking spaces does St James Quarter have?"

"St James Quarter in Edinburgh has approximately 1600 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at St James Quarter?"

"St James Quarter is a paid car park."

Q: "When is St James Quarter busiest?"

"St James Quarter tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is St James Quarter quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is St James Quarter?"

"St James Quarter is a town centre car park with underground parking."

1600 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 3SP
Capacity: ~1600 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Underground
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for St James Quarter, 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 St James Quarter

As a town centre car park in Edinburgh, St James Quarter is a convenient base for exploring local shops, restaurants, and services. At approximately 1600 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As an underground facility, it offers sheltered parking beneath street level. This is a paid car park.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

St James Quarter is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 1600 spaces, that is roughly 1440 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 160 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

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 St James Quarter full, Omni (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does St James Quarter have?

St James Quarter in Edinburgh has approximately 1600 parking spaces.

Is parking free at St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is a paid car park.

When is St James Quarter busiest?

St James Quarter tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is St James Quarter quietest?

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

What kind of car park is St James Quarter?

St James Quarter is a town centre car park with underground parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Omni 155m away New Street Car Park (for Waverley Station) 369m away New Street Car Park 399m away Blackfriars Street 632m away Holyrood Road 750m 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