Lemon Quay Car Park Truro Prices

Lemon Quay Car Park is a long-stay, multi-storey car park located in the heart of Truro. It is one of the most conveniently located parking options for visitors to the city, offering direct access to Lemon Quay, the Hall for Cornwall, Truro Cathedral, and the city’s shops and restaurants.

The car park is privately owned and operated by Excel Car Parking.

Key Information

Feature	Details
Name	Lemon Quay Car Park
Address	Fairmantle Street, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 2EG
Type	Long Stay (Multi-Storey) Car Park
Operator	Excel Car Parking
Height Restriction Space	Maximum height 2.15 metres (7 feet) Approximately 395 parking spaces
Payment Method	Pay and Display, or via the JustPark App

💷 Parking Prices

Official published prices for Lemon Quay Car Park are not consistently available from a single source. However, here is a summary of the pricing information found from various sources to give you a clear picture.

Option 1: Official Council / Pay & Display Rates (Estimated)

While Lemon Quay is a private car park, its rates are likely similar to nearby Cornwall Council-run car parks, such as Garras Wharf, which is also a long-stay option in the city centre.

Duration	Price (Garras Wharf – Council Rates)
Up to 1 hour	£2.70
1 to 2 hours	£5.30
2 to 4 hours	£7.70
24 hours	£11.70
Weekly	£29.20

Please Note: These are the published rates for Garras Wharf Car Park as of January 2026 and serve as a reliable benchmark. Lemon Quay’s official rates are likely very

Option 2: Pre-Book via JustPark App

Parking can be paid for via the JustPark App. A batch of tickets can be purchased at a reduced rate, costing £2.89 a day in Truro. The minimum spend on batch tickets is £35.

Option 3: Pre-Book via YourParkingSpace

Platforms like YourParkingSpace offer pre-booked spaces near Lemon Quay. Prices vary depending on the specific space and duration.

Space Type	Price	Duration
Hotel VARA Rear Car Park	£1.40 per hour	Up to 5 hours
Hotel VARA Rear Car Park	£8.00	5 to 12 hours
Various Spaces	From £3.19	2 hours
Various Spaces	From £7.54	2 hours
Daily Parking (Range)	£2.00 (Low) – £18.75 (High)	Per Day
Monthly Parking (Range)	£30.00 (Low) – £73.76 (High)	Per Month

Payment Options

Pay and Display: Pay at the machine on arrival and display your ticket in your vehicle.
JustPark App: Pay via the JustPark mobile app. A touchless system that allows you to pay for parking using your phone. Batch tickets can be purchased at a reduced rate.
YourParkingSpace: Pre-book a space online in advance to guarantee your spot and often secure a better price.

Other Car Park Options in Truro

If Lemon Quay Car Park is full or doesn’t suit your needs, here are other nearby options:

Car Park	Location / Postcode	Type	Key Details
Garras Wharf	Garras Wharf, TR1 2TN	Long Stay	Cornwall Council, Pay & Display
Edward Street	Edward Street, TR1 3AJ	Long Stay	Cornwall Council, Free from 4pm – 9am
Moresk	TR1 1DW	Long Stay	Cornwall Council, Free from 4pm – 9am
Old Bridge Street	Old Bridge Street, TR1 2AH	Short Stay	Cornwall Council, Pay & Display
Moorfield	Calenick Street, TR1 2QD	Long Stay	Cornwall Council, Pay & Display
High Cross (NCP)	St Clement Street, TR1 1DQ	Long Stay	NCP, Pay on Exit
Train Station	Station Road, TR1 3HH	Long Stay	APCOA Parking

Practical Tips for Visitors

Peak Times: Lemon Quay sees its highest demand on weekday mornings between 8am and 10am, and during evenings and weekends when events are scheduled.
Pre-Booking: To guarantee a space and potentially save money, it is highly recommended to pre-book via JustPark or YourParkingSpace before you travel.
Evening Parking: From 4pm, parking becomes free in some council-run car parks like Edward Street and Moresk. There is also a flat evening rate of £1.50 from 4pm until 12:30am in some council car parks.
Accessible Parking: Accessible parking bays are available at select locations around Lemon Quay.
Park and Ride: For a green and affordable option, Truro has two Park and Ride services that drop you right by Lemon Quay.