Tap Lane Car Park Parking, Inverness
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- IV3 8BP
- Capacity
- ~36 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Tap Lane Car Park
Tap Lane Car Park is a car park in Inverness, available for general parking. With around 36 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Tap Lane Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 36 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 14 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 Inverness
There are 18 car parks across Inverness, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. The nearest alternative is Portland Place Car Park, about 250m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Tap Lane Car Park have?
Tap Lane Car Park in Inverness has approximately 36 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is Tap Lane Car Park busiest?
Tap Lane Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Tap Lane Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Tap Lane Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.