Princesshay 3 Parking, Exeter
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- EX1 1TS
- Capacity
- ~138 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Underground
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Exeter City Council
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 Princesshay 3
Located in the heart of Exeter, Princesshay 3 provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 138 spaces, the car park has enough capacity to cope with most normal demand. This is an underground car park, offering fully covered parking below ground level — sheltered from the weather but with limited headroom for taller vehicles. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Exeter City Council.
When to Visit
Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Princesshay 3 is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 138 spaces, that is roughly 131 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 offers over 33 car parks in total, giving you plenty of flexibility to find a space that works. If Princesshay 3 is full, Princesshay 3 is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Princesshay 3 have?
Princesshay 3 in Exeter has approximately 138 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Princesshay 3?
Princesshay 3 is a paid car park.
When is Princesshay 3 busiest?
Princesshay 3 tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Princesshay 3 quietest?
The quietest period for Princesshay 3 is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Princesshay 3?
Princesshay 3 is a town centre car park with underground parking, operated by Exeter City Council.