Jamaica Street Parking, Glasgow

Q: "How many parking spaces does Jamaica Street have?"

"Jamaica Street in Glasgow has approximately 493 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Jamaica Street?"

"Jamaica Street is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Jamaica Street busiest?"

"Jamaica Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 399 of ~493 spaces in use."

Q: "When is Jamaica Street quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at Jamaica Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 424 of ~493 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is Jamaica Street?"

"Jamaica Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park."

493 total spaces

Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays Busiest: Monday 8am-12pm

Jamaica Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 399 of ~493 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Jamaica Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 424 of ~493 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: G1 4NL
Capacity: ~493 spaces
Type: Railway station
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid
Operator: Q-Park

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Jamaica Street, Glasgow.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

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

About Jamaica Street

Jamaica Street is a multi-storey car park near Glasgow railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. At approximately 493 spaces, this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. There is a charge for parking. Q-Park operates this car park.

When to Visit

Station car parks fill up early on weekday mornings as commuters arrive for their trains. Spaces can be scarce by 8:30am, so arriving before 7:30am gives you the best chance. Weekends are a completely different story — demand drops off sharply, with Sunday typically the quietest. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Jamaica Street is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 493 spaces, that is roughly 394 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 99 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Glasgow

With 28 car parks in Glasgow, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. If Jamaica Street is full, Oswald Street Car Park is about 150m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Jamaica Street have?

Jamaica Street in Glasgow has approximately 493 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Jamaica Street?

Jamaica Street is a paid car park.

When is Jamaica Street busiest?

Jamaica Street is typically busiest on Mondays around 9am, when it reaches about 81% full — roughly 399 of ~493 spaces in use.

When is Jamaica Street quietest?

The best time to find a space at Jamaica Street is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 14% full — roughly 424 of ~493 spaces free.

What kind of car park is Jamaica Street?

Jamaica Street is a railway station car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Q-Park.

Nearby Car Parks

Oswald Street Car Park 164m away St Enoch Centre 227m away St Enoch 278m away NCP Glasgow Mitchell Street 286m away Waterloo Street 554m away

More car parks in Glasgow

Blackfriars Car Park ~449 spaces Buchanan Galleries ~649 spaces Cadogan Square Cambridge Street ~371 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 1 ~86 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 2 ~110 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 3 ~50 spaces Cathedral Precinct Car Park 4 ~115 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm	9pm
Mon	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Tue	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Wed	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Thu	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	43	52	66	57	28	10	5
Fri	19	52	76	81	71	57	48	43	38	48	57	71	62	33	14	5
Sat	5	10	19	24	28	33	33	28	28	24	19	14	10	5	0	0
Sun	5	5	10	14	19	19	19	14	14	10	10	5	5	0	0	0