Portmill Lane East Car Park Parking, Hitchin
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
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 |
About Portmill Lane East Car Park
Portmill Lane East Car Park is a surface car park in Hitchin town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. The car park has approximately 77 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), offering a reasonable amount of parking for the area. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Parking in Hitchin
Hitchin has a good range of parking with 11 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Should you find Portmill Lane East Car Park full, Saint Mary’s Square Car Park (just a short walk away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Portmill Lane East Car Park have?
Portmill Lane East Car Park in Hitchin has approximately 77 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Portmill Lane East Car Park?
Portmill Lane East Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Portmill Lane East Car Park busiest?
Portmill Lane East Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Portmill Lane East Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Portmill Lane East Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Portmill Lane East Car Park?
Portmill Lane East Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking.