Long Stay 3 Parking, Prestwick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Tue | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Wed | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Thu | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 55 | 70 | 60 | 30 | 10 | 5 |
| Fri | 20 | 55 | 80 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 75 | 65 | 35 | 15 | 5 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
About Long Stay 3
Long Stay 3 is a surface car park near Prestwick railway station, popular with commuters and day-trippers alike. With around 792 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. There is a charge for parking. Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd operates this car park.
When to Visit
Weekday mornings are the crunch time for station parking. The car park tends to fill steadily from 7am, with peak occupancy around 9am when the morning rush is in full swing. Weekend and evening travel is far less pressured. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Parking in Prestwick
Long Stay 3 is one of just 3 car parks in Prestwick, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. Should you find Long Stay 3 full, Short Stay (about 150m away) is the closest option.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Long Stay 3 have?
Long Stay 3 in Prestwick has approximately 792 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Long Stay 3?
Long Stay 3 is a paid car park.
When is Long Stay 3 busiest?
Long Stay 3 tends to be busiest Monday 8am-12pm.
When is Long Stay 3 quietest?
The quietest period for Long Stay 3 is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Long Stay 3?
Long Stay 3 is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd.