Parr Street Car Park Parking, Exeter
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Parr Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 32 of 35 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Parr Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 24 of 35 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- EX1 2BD
- Capacity
- 35 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Surface
- Asphalt
- Nearest road
- Western Way
- Other car parks within 500m
- 8
Nearby landmarks: Kwik Fit (52m), Best Tyres (74m), Belmont Chapel (101m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 14 | 28 | 48 | 62 | 71 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 62 | 52 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 14 | 28 | 52 | 66 | 76 | 81 | 76 | 71 | 66 | 57 | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 28 | 57 | 76 | 86 | 90 | 86 | 81 | 71 | 57 | 38 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Parr Street Car Park
Located in the heart of Exeter, Parr Street Car Park provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. With around 35 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.
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. With 35 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Parr Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 35 spaces, that is roughly 32 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 3 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
Exeter has an extensive choice of parking with over 32 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Belmont Road Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Parr Street Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop, 4 places to eat or drink and 6 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Kwik Fit, about 52 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 226 metres away — about a 3-minute walk, before allowing for crossings. There are 8 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 137 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 Parr Street Car Park have?
Parr Street Car Park in Exeter has 35 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Parr Street Car Park?
Parr Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Parr Street Car Park busiest?
Parr Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 90% full — roughly 32 of 35 spaces in use.
When is Parr Street Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Parr Street Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 24 of 35 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Parr Street Car Park?
Parr Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.