Market Way Parking, Portsmouth — Best Time to Park

Q: "How many parking spaces does Market Way Car Park have?"

"Market Way Car Park in Portsmouth has approximately 638 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint)."

Q: "Is parking free at Market Way Car Park?"

"Market Way Car Park is a paid car park."

Q: "When is Market Way Car Park busiest?"

"Market Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm."

Q: "When is Market Way Car Park quietest?"

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

Q: "What kind of car park is Market Way Car Park?"

"Market Way Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks."

638 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: PO1 4AH
Capacity: ~638 spaces (estimated)
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Charges: Paid
Operator: National Car Parks

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Market Way Car Park, Portsmouth.
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 Market Way Car Park

Market Way Car Park sits in Portsmouth town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. This is a major parking facility with approximately 638 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. National Car Parks operates this car park.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.

Busyness in detail

Market Way Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 638 spaces, that is roughly 574 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 64 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth has a good range of parking with 20 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is Clarence Street Car Park, about 100m from here. In total, there are 3 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Market Way Car Park have?

Market Way Car Park in Portsmouth has approximately 638 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Market Way Car Park?

Market Way Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Market Way Car Park busiest?

Market Way Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Market Way Car Park quietest?

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

What kind of car park is Market Way Car Park?

Market Way Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by National Car Parks.

Nearby Car Parks

Clarence Street Car Park 127m away All Saints Car Park 433m away Stanhope Road Car Park 447m away

More car parks in Portsmouth

Alex Way Car Park ~138 spaces Ashby Place Car Park ~57 spaces Baffins Green Car Park ~30 spaces Coach Parking ~45 spaces D-Day Coach & Car Park ~281 spaces Ferryport Car Park ~244 spaces Fratton Station Car park Hamilton Court underground car park

See all 20 car parks in Portsmouth →

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