King Street Parking, Maidstone — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does King Street Car Park have?"

"King Street Car Park in Maidstone has approximately 65 parking spaces."

Q: "Is parking free at King Street Car Park?"

"King Street Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is King Street Car Park busiest?"

"King Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is King Street Car Park quietest?"

"The quietest period for King Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm."

Q: "What kind of car park is King Street Car Park?"

"King Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Maidstone Borough Council."

65 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: ME14 1BW
Capacity: ~65 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Maidstone Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for King Street Car Park, Maidstone.
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 King Street Car Park

Positioned within walking distance of Maidstone’s main streets, King Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With around 65 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. It is operated by Maidstone Borough Council.

When to Visit

Saturday is typically the peak day for town centre parking, with demand building from mid-morning through to late afternoon. Weekday visits before 10am are your best bet for finding a space easily, and Sundays are usually the quietest day of the week. With 65 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.

Busyness in detail

King Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 65 spaces, that is roughly 58 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 7 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 Maidstone

Maidstone has a good range of parking with 13 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. If King Street Car Park is full, Chequers Rooftop Car Park 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 King Street Car Park have?

King Street Car Park in Maidstone has approximately 65 parking spaces.

Is parking free at King Street Car Park?

King Street Car Park is a paid car park.

When is King Street Car Park busiest?

King Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is King Street Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for King Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is King Street Car Park?

King Street Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Maidstone Borough Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Chequers Rooftop Car Park 101m away Sainsbury's 209m away Union Street West Long Stay 242m away Wheeler Street Car Park 293m away Brewer Street Car Park 331m away

More car parks in Maidstone

Cobtree Manor Car Park ~250 spaces Fairmeadow Car Park ~77 spaces Invicta House Car Park ~202 spaces Jeffrey Street Car Park ~65 spaces Lockmedow Car Park ~178 spaces Maidstone East Station Car Park ~66 spaces Maidstone Market Car Park ~49 spaces

See all 13 car parks in Maidstone →

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