Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick Parking, Prestwick
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- KA9 2PL
- Capacity
- ~512 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Railway station
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Tue | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Wed | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Thu | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 38 | 47 | 60 | 51 | 26 | 9 | 4 |
| Fri | 17 | 47 | 68 | 73 | 64 | 51 | 43 | 38 | 34 | 43 | 51 | 64 | 56 | 30 | 13 | 4 |
| Sat | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 4 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Short Stay
If you’re catching a train from Prestwick, Short Stay provides parking within easy reach of the station. At approximately 512 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd operates this car park.
When to Visit
This car park sees strong weekday demand from rail commuters, building from early morning and staying high through the working day. If you need to park on a weekday, aim to arrive before the 7:30am rush. Weekends offer plentiful availability. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
Busyness in detail
Short Stay is typically busiest on Monday around 9am, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 512 spaces, that is roughly 384 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 128 free. Quietest times: Sundays. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Prestwick
Short Stay is one of just 3 car parks in Prestwick, so options are limited — plan ahead during busy periods. If Short Stay is full, Long Stay 3 is about 150m away and worth considering.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick have?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick in Prestwick has approximately 512 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick is a paid car park.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick busiest?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick tends to be busiest Monday 8am-11am.
When is Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick quietest?
The quietest period for Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick is typically Sundays.
What kind of car park is Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick?
Short Stay Car Park, Prestwick is a railway station car park with surface parking, operated by Glasgow Prestwick Airport Ltd.