Canal Street Parking, Perth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- PH2 8LG
- Capacity
- ~439 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Perth & Kinross Council
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 Canal Street
Canal Street is a multi-storey car park in Perth town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. This is a major parking facility with approximately 439 spaces, one of the largest in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Perth & Kinross 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. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Canal Street is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 439 spaces, that is roughly 417 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 22 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
Perth has a good range of parking with 27 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Charles Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Canal Street have?
Canal Street in Perth has approximately 439 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Canal Street?
Canal Street is a paid car park.
When is Canal Street busiest?
Canal Street tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Canal Street quietest?
The quietest period for Canal Street is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Canal Street?
Canal Street is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Perth & Kinross Council.