32 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

Key facts

Postcode
PA34 5PW
Capacity
~32 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Esplanade Car Park, Oban.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon591832414650464136322314500
Tue591832414650464136322314500
Wed591832414650464136322314500
Thu591832414650464136322314500
Fri591832465055504641362714500
Sat59183650595955504636239500
Sun059182736363227231495000

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

About Esplanade Car Park

Esplanade Car Park provides parking in Oban, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 32 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. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. There is a charge for parking.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

Esplanade Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 32 spaces, that is roughly 19 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 13 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 Oban

There are 10 car parks across Oban, so you have options if your first choice is full. Corran Halls Car Park 2 is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Esplanade Car Park have?

Esplanade Car Park in Oban has approximately 32 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Esplanade Car Park?

Esplanade Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Esplanade Car Park busiest?

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

When is Esplanade Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Esplanade Car Park?

Esplanade Car Park is a car park with surface parking.

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