337 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
EX4 4EU
Capacity
~337 spaces
Type
Town centre
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Exeter City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Howell Road car park, Exeter.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

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 33 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.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Howell Road car park have?

Howell Road car park in Exeter has approximately 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 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Howell Road car park quietest?

The quietest period for Howell Road car park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

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.

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