Car parks, parking spaces and parking tariffs in Paisley
Where you can park for free in Paisley, get a ticket to park, report a faulty ticket machine, car park locations, times and costs, on-street parking and parking zones.
On this page:
- where you can get free parking
- get a ticket to park
- report a faulty parking ticket machine
- parking at weekends
- car park locations, times and costs
- on-street parking
- zones 1 and 2
- zone 3
- zone 4
Where you can get free parking
Charges generally apply Monday to Saturday (Monday to Friday in Zones 3 and 4).
All the on-street parking spaces in Paisley offer up to 1 hour free parking, except the long stay spaces in Zone 4, Corsebar Road.
You need to display a ticket whether you are parking for free or paying:
- If parking for 1 hour or less - free parking, press button for ticket.
- If parking for more than 1 hour - pay appropriate charge, press button for ticket.
Get a ticket to park (both free and paid)
If you're paying by cash, you need to collect a ticket from the parking machine.
If you're using the RingGo app, you need to register a virtual ticket, regardless of how long you're going to park there. Otherwise, you may be liable for a parking fine.
Changing to another car park or on-street parking space after 1 hour is not allowed. You can only receive 1 hour free parking at 1 car park or on-street parking space per day.
Once you've parked
If using a parking machine:
- go to the ticket machine
- enter your registration
- pay for the length of time you will be parked there (if it's more than 1 hour)
- press the button for a ticket
- display your parking ticket visibly inside your car so the parking attendant can see it.
Remember:
- if parking for 1 hour or less - free parking, press button for ticket.
- if parking for more than 1 hour - pay appropriate charge, press button for ticket.
If using the RingGo app:
- if parking for 1 hour or less - you must register it in the RingGo app, even though parking for 1 hour or less is free
- if parking for more than 1 hour - you must pay for parking in the RingGo app.
When registering for parking on the RingGo app, you must use the parking machine nearest to your vehicle:
- if parking in a car park, use the machine in the car park
- if parking on the street, use the closest machine on the pavement.
If you register at the wrong machine, you might get a penalty charge notice (PCN).
The parking charges are different depending where you are.
RingGo does not give you a virtual ticket. Instead, our wardens will be able to check your vehicle's registration number to confirm you've registered and, if necessary, paid for parking.
Find out how to download and use the RingGo app (RingGo website).
Report a faulty parking ticket machine
If you find an issue with a parking ticket machine, and you can't pay for parking, let us know.
It will help if you can tell us the:
- vehicle registration number
- parking machine number
- location of faulty parking machine.
You can also upload photos if you have them.
Report a faulty parking ticket machine.
Parking at weekends
Parking is free on Sundays in all council car parks and on-street parking spaces, unless there are restrictions clearly marked.
Parking is also free on Saturdays in on-street parking spaces in Zones 3 and 4, (East End of Paisley and Opposite Royal Alexandra Hospital).
The car park at Renfrewshire House is available from 8am to 6pm on Saturdays (charged) and Sundays (free).
Car park locations, times, and costs
| Car park | Price |
|---|---|
| Bridge Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Cross Street: North | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Cross Street: South | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Glen Lane | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Hunter Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8.. |
| Hunter Street: Upper | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Lagoon Leisure Centre | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. Note: the Lagoon Leisure Centre offers 2 hours free parking to customers attending activities directly provided by Lagoon Leisure Centre and those who hold valid OneRen memberships. This excludes those attending activities provided by 3rd party organisers. Please see Lagoon Leisure Centre Reception for details. |
| Lonend: West | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Maxwell Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Moncrieff Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| New Sneddon Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Oakshaw Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Orchard Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Saucel Crescent | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| School Wynd | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| St James Street | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Stow Street/Brae | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
| Weighhouse Close | 1 hour free, 2 hours £3, 3 hours £4, 4 hours £5, all day £8. |
On-street parking
Charges apply:
- Monday to Saturday in Zones 1 and 2.
- Monday to Friday in Zones 3 and 4.
Free parking on Sundays (and Saturdays in Zone 3 and 4) in metered bays only. This does not apply to yellow line restrictions.
On-street parking for Zone 1 (central Paisley) and 2 (west central Paisley) locations, times, and costs
Zone 1 streets include:
- Back Sneddon Street
- Brick Lane
- Bridge Street
- Causeyside Street
- Cotton Street
- East Buchanan Street
- Forbes Place
- Gauze Street
- High Street West
- Hunter Street
- Incle Street
- Johnston Street
- Marshall's Lane
- Maxwell Street
- Moss Street
- Northcroft Street
- Oakshaw Street
- Orchard Street
- Orr Square
- School Wynd
- Silk Street
- Weighhouse Close.
Zone 2 streets include:
- Argyle Street
- Barr Place
- Canal Terrace
- Castle Street
- Cross Street
- George Place
- George Street
- Glen Street
- High Street (Old Cinema)
- High Street (TAVR)
- High Street (University)
- Lady Lane
- Millar Street
- Oakshaw Street
- East Queen Street
- Storie Street
- Stow Brae
- Stow Street
- Townhead Terrace
- Walker Street
- Wardrop Street.
On-street parking Zone 1 and 2 times and prices
Monday to Saturday 8am to 6.15pm.
Maximum stay 4 hours.
No return within 1 hour.
1 hour free, 2 hours £4, 3 hours £5, 4 hours £6.
On-street parking for Zone 3 (East End) locations, times, and costs
Zone 3 streets include:
- Bank Street
- Clarence Street
- Cochran Street
- Crossflat Crescent
- Dixon Street
- Dunn Street
- Howard Street
- Kilnside Lane
- Kilnside Road
- Ladyburn Street
- Ladyburn Street
- Lang Street
- McKerrell Street
- Seedhill Road
- Unstead Place.
On-street parking Zone 3 times and prices
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Maximum stay 4 hours.
No return within 1 hour.
1 hour free, 2 hours £4, 3 hours £5, 4 hours £6.
On-street parking for Zone 4 (opposite Royal Alexandra Hospital) locations, times, and costs
Zone 4 street is Corsebar Road.
On-street parking Zone 4 short stay times and prices (south of Glencorse Road)
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.
Maximum stay 4 hours.
No return within 1 hour.
1 hour free, 2 hours £4, 3 hours £5, 4 hours £6.
On-street parking Zone 4 long stay times and prices (north of Glencorse Road)
Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm.
No maximum stay.
1 hour free, 2 hours £4, 4 hours £6, all day £7.
Resident parking permits
