Mill Street (East) Parking, Perth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Mill Street (East) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 26 of 27 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Mill Street (East) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 18 of 27 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH1 5UW
- Capacity
- 27 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Perth & Kinross Council
- Nearest road
- Mill Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 20
Nearby landmarks: Premier Inn (52m), Perth Theatre (74m), Perth Post Office (86m)
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 Mill Street (East)
Positioned within walking distance of Perth’s main streets, Mill Street (East) caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. With space for around 27 vehicles, it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. 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. With only 27 spaces, timing is everything — arriving during a quieter window makes a big difference here.
Busyness in detail
Mill Street (East) is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 27 spaces, that is roughly 26 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
Perth has a good range of parking with 27 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Perth Theatre Car Park 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.
What’s near Mill Street (East)
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Premier Inn (hotel), about 52 metres away. There are 20 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 39 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Mill Street (East) have?
Mill Street (East) in Perth has 27 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Mill Street (East)?
Mill Street (East) is a paid car park.
When is Mill Street (East) busiest?
Mill Street (East) is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 95% full — roughly 26 of 27 spaces in use.
When is Mill Street (East) quietest?
The best time to find a space at Mill Street (East) is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 33% full — roughly 18 of 27 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Mill Street (East)?
Mill Street (East) is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Perth & Kinross Council.