Smythen Street Parking, Exeter — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Smythen Street Car Park have?"

"Smythen Street Car Park in Exeter has approximately 49 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Smythen Street Car Park?"

"Smythen Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Smythen Street Car Park busiest?"

"Smythen Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Smythen Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for Smythen Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Smythen Street Car Park?"

"Smythen Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Exeter City Council."

49 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: EX1 1BN
Capacity: ~49 spaces
Type: Generic
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Exeter City Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Smythen Street Car Park, Exeter.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Smythen Street Car Park

Located in Exeter, Smythen Street Car Park is a surface car park open to the public. With around 49 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. Parking here is paid. Exeter City Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Based on typical patterns, this car park sees moderate use during weekday working hours, with a slight peak around midday. Weekends tend to be quieter, making them a good time to visit if you have flexibility. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Smythen Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 49 spaces, that is roughly 29 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 20 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. George Street is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Smythen Street Car Park have?

Smythen Street Car Park in Exeter has approximately 49 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Smythen Street Car Park?

Smythen Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Smythen Street Car Park busiest?

Smythen Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Smythen Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Smythen Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Smythen Street Car Park?

Smythen Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Exeter City Council.

Nearby Car Parks

George Street 96m away Market Street 96m away Cathedral & Quay Car Park 212m away Mary Arches Street ground-level car park 221m away Mary Arches Street multi-storey car park 268m away

More car parks in Exeter

Bamflyde Street Car Park ~88 spaces Bartholomew Terrace ~40 spaces Belmont Road Car Park ~30 spaces Bromhams Farm Car Park ~23 spaces Bystock Terrace ~50 spaces Clifton Hill Car Park ~39 spaces Dixs Field ~109 spaces Guildhall Car Park ~397 spaces

See all 33 car parks in Exeter →

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm
Mon	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Tue	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Wed	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Thu	5	10	19	33	43	48	52	48	43	38	33	24	14	5
Fri	5	10	19	33	48	52	57	52	48	43	38	28	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	38	52	62	62	57	52	48	38	24	10	5
Sun	0	5	10	19	28	38	38	33	28	24	14	10	5	0