Portland Terrace Parking, Southampton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- SO14 7EN
- Capacity
- ~605 spaces
- Type
- Town centre
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- National Car Parks
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 Portland Terrace
Located in the heart of Southampton, Portland Terrace provides parking for anyone heading into the town centre for shopping, errands, or leisure. This is a major parking facility with approximately 605 spaces, one of the largest in the area. This is a multi-storey facility with parking spread across multiple floors, offering shelter from the elements. There is a charge for parking. 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. 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
Portland Terrace is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 95% full. With about 605 spaces, that is roughly 575 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 30 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 Southampton
With more than 33 car parks in Southampton, there’s no shortage of parking options — our predictions can help you pick the quietest. Marlands is the nearest alternative at about 100m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Portland Terrace have?
Portland Terrace in Southampton has approximately 605 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Portland Terrace?
Portland Terrace is a paid car park.
When is Portland Terrace busiest?
Portland Terrace tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Portland Terrace quietest?
The quietest period for Portland Terrace is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Portland Terrace?
Portland Terrace is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by National Car Parks.