77 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Portmill Lane East Car Park, Hitchin.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon51530506575807570655540201050
Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

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.

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