South Inch Car Park Parking, Perth
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
South Inch Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 76% full — roughly 334 of 440 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at South Inch Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 304 of 440 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- PH2 8NS
- Capacity
- 440 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Perth & Kinross Council
- EV charging bays
- 7
- Nearest road
- Shore Road
- Other car parks within 500m
- 5
Nearby landmarks: The Fergusson Gallery (110m), Sculleries of Stockbridge (179m), Perth Elim Pentecostal Church (212m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 57 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 62 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 57 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 62 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About South Inch Car Park
Visitors to leisure facilities in Perth will find parking at South Inch Car Park, which tends to be busiest outside of working hours. With around 440 spaces, this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. Parking here is paid. It is operated by Perth & Kinross Council.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.
Busyness in detail
South Inch Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 440 spaces, that is roughly 330 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 110 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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
With 27 car parks in Perth, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find South Inch Car Park full, Canal Street Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near South Inch Car Park
Within a 500-metre walk there is 1 shop and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is The Fergusson Gallery (attraction), about 110 metres away. There are 5 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 54 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 South Inch Car Park have?
South Inch Car Park in Perth has 440 parking spaces.
Is parking free at South Inch Car Park?
South Inch Car Park is a paid car park.
When is South Inch Car Park busiest?
South Inch Car Park is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 76% full — roughly 334 of 440 spaces in use.
When is South Inch Car Park quietest?
The best time to find a space at South Inch Car Park is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 304 of 440 spaces free.
What kind of car park is South Inch Car Park?
South Inch Car Park is a leisure tourist car park with surface parking, operated by Perth & Kinross Council.