Short Stay Car Park, Penzance Parking, Penzance

Q: "How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Penzance have?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Penzance in Penzance has approximately 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Penzance?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance busiest?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Penzance tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance?"

"Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council."

21 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: TR18 2PU
Capacity: ~21 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: Cornwall Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Short Stay Car Park, Penzance, Penzance.
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 Short Stay

Located in the heart of Penzance, Short Stay provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. At roughly 21 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a smaller car park where arriving early makes a real difference. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. Parking here is paid. Cornwall Council operates this car park.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. With only 21 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.

Busyness in detail

Short Stay is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 21 spaces, that is roughly 19 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 2 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 Penzance

With 8 car parks in Penzance, there’s a fair selection — though popular ones can still fill up at peak times. If Short Stay is full, Cattle Market Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 4 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Penzance have?

Short Stay Car Park, Penzance in Penzance has approximately 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Penzance?

Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is a paid car park.

When is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance busiest?

Short Stay Car Park, Penzance tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Penzance?

Short Stay Car Park, Penzance is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Cornwall Council.

Nearby Car Parks

Cattle Market Car Park 51m away St Erbyn's Car Park 107m away Clarence Street Short Stay Car Park 230m away Town Hall Car Park 241m away

More car parks in Penzance

Duke Street Car Park ~20 spaces Harbour Pay and Display ~111 spaces St. Peter's Hill Long Stay Car Park ~25 spaces

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