Howell Road car park Parking, Exeter
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Howell Road car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 320 of 337 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Howell Road car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 226 of 337 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX4 4EU
- Capacity
- 337 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Exeter City Council
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Howell Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 7
Nearby landmarks: The Old Firehouse (117m), Rumours (133m), Harry's Restaurant (145m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Howell Road car park
Positioned within walking distance of Exeter’s main streets, Howell Road car park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 337 spaces, one of the largest in the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Exeter City Council.
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. 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
Howell Road car park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 337 spaces, that is roughly 320 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 17 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 Exeter
With more than 32 car parks in Exeter, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. The nearest alternative is King William Street, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Howell Road car park
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 8 places to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Old Firehouse (pub), about 117 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 208 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 7 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 30 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Howell Road car park have?
Howell Road car park in Exeter has 337 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Howell Road car park?
Howell Road car park is a paid car park.
When is Howell Road car park busiest?
Howell Road car park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 320 of 337 spaces in use.
When is Howell Road car park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Howell Road car park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 226 of 337 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Howell Road car park?
Howell Road car park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Exeter City Council.