Princes Quay Parking, Hull — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Princes Quay have?"

"Princes Quay in Hull has approximately 900 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at Princes Quay?"

"Princes Quay is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Princes Quay busiest?"

"Princes Quay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Princes Quay quietest?"

"The quietest period for Princes Quay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is Princes Quay?"

"Princes Quay is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking."

900 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: HU1 2PQ
Capacity: ~900 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Multi storey
Charges: Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Princes Quay, Hull.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

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

About Princes Quay

Princes Quay sits in Hull town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. With around 900 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. 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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Busyness in detail

Princes Quay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 900 spaces, that is roughly 810 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 90 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 Hull

Hull has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If Princes Quay is full, Osborne Street is about 100m away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Princes Quay have?

Princes Quay in Hull has approximately 900 parking spaces.

Is parking free at Princes Quay?

Princes Quay is a paid car park.

When is Princes Quay busiest?

Princes Quay tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Princes Quay quietest?

The quietest period for Princes Quay is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Princes Quay?

Princes Quay is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking.

Nearby Car Parks

Osborne Street 126m away Prospect Shopping Centre 445m away Hull Ice Arena Car Park 490m away Fruit Market 534m away Odeon Car Park A 591m away

More car parks in Hull

George Street ~458 spaces Hull Prison Visitors' Carpark ~151 spaces Nuffield Health Car Park ~41 spaces P&O Ferries Long Stay ~210 spaces Pryme Street ~549 spaces Shoppers Car Park ~71 spaces Suds 24h Car Park ~187 spaces

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0