Blackfriars Car Park Parking, Perth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 20 of ~21 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Blackfriars Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 14 of ~21 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH1 5NF
- Capacity
- ~21 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Horizon Parking
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Blackfriars Car Park
Blackfriars Car Park is a surface car park in Perth town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. 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. It is operated by Horizon Parking.
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 only 21 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 21 spaces, that is roughly 20 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 1 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 Perth
There are 27 car parks across Perth, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Blackfriars Car Park is full, Atholl Place Car Park is just a short walk away and worth considering. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Blackfriars Car Park have?
Blackfriars Car Park in Perth has approximately 21 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Blackfriars Car Park?
Blackfriars Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Blackfriars Car Park busiest?
Blackfriars Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 20 of ~21 spaces in use.
When is Blackfriars Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at Blackfriars Car Park is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 14 of ~21 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Blackfriars Car Park?
Blackfriars Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Horizon Parking.