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Bristol sits just South of the junction between the M4 and the M5, with both motorways easily accessible and only a short drive away. The M4 subsequently connects Bristol to cities like London to the East and Cardiff to the West. The M5 in turn provides great access to Bristol from the Southwest and the North of the country.

On-street parking can be quite difficult in the centre of Bristol, with much of the area being a Controlled Parking Zone, but there are multiple off-street car parks to choose from at an affordable rate.

Bristol is also served by 4 park and ride locations that surround the city in all directions.

JustPark provides information on parking options across Bristol, many of which are reservable – both on-street and off-street, from driveways to car parks.

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Some additional information about parking in bristol, to cater to all your parking needs

Much of Bristol city centre is a Controlled Parking Zone, and other areas are also restricted to resident permits only, so parking in the middle can be quite difficult at certain times. Despite this, there are still a large number of pay-and-display bays and spaces throughout the city – plus there are areas just outside the centre which have no restrictions at all.

On-street pay-and-display spaces typically operate from 8am-6pm within the central zone – but be aware that there is also usually a special charge that applies from 6pm until midnight. For visitors, parking in these spaces will be no less than £3 per hour, but each location can have slightly differing times and prices – so make sure you read signposts when you park up.

To find information on available on-street spaces in Bristol, you can use our parking map.

Location	Operator	Price	Max Stay
Colston Street/Bristol 1 Hour Group	Bristol City Council	Free / 6 hours	15 hours
Christmas Street/Bristol 1 Hour Group	Bristol City Council	Free / 6 hours	15 hours
Trenchard Street/Bristol 2 Hour Plus Eve Group	Bristol City Council	Free / 6 hours	6 hours
St Stephens Avenue/Bristol Old City 1 Hour Group	Bristol City Council	£0.50 / 15 minutes	15 hours
Lower Park Row/Bristol 2 Hour Plus Eve Group	Bristol City Council	Free / 6 hours	6 hours

There are a number of off-street car park options in the centre of Bristol, but be aware that some can charge quite a high rate for a day’s parking.

Bristol City Council run 15 car parks in the city at a competitive rate, and generally represent your cheapest choice when it comes to off-street parking.

You can find location, price and availability information for many of these car parks on JustPark – including the 24/7 Trenchard Street car park (Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AN), located nearby to Colston Hall and Bristol Hippodrome, which is a particularly useful option.

Park and ride is also an alternative worth considering when visiting Bristol – with 4 locations to the Northwest, Northeast, Southwest and Southeast of the city meaning you can drive in from just about anywhere, park up and ride in by bus for a small daily fee.

JustPark offer an array of reservable off-street spaces across Bristol, from driveways to car parks – with a particularly good selection in popular areas such as near Bristol Temple Meads station and Ashton Gate stadium.

Location	Operator	Price	Max Stay
Trenchard Street	Bristol City Council	£1.00 / hour
Rupert Street	Bristol City Council	£2.50 / 30 minutes
Nelson Street	Bristol City Council	£2.50 / 30 minutes
Queen Charlotte Street	Bristol City Council	£2.50 / 30 minutes
Queen Square	Bristol City Council	£0.50 / 17 minutes	2 hours

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Disabled parking
Most off-street car parks in Bristol offer a limited number of disabled spaces.

Blue Badge holders, however, can park with no maximum stay in any on-street pay-and-display space or bay throughout the city at no cost – even in resident permit restricted areas.

Blue Badge holders may also park for up to 3 hours on single or double yellow lines, unless local signs state otherwise.

You can also filter on JustPark to show all our parking spaces with disabled access in Bristol (select this option by clicking on ‘Filters’ on the search results page).
Parking restrictions & event days
Many of the streets in the centre of Bristol are situated within a strict Controlled Parking Zone, and some areas of the city are largely Resident Permit restricted, so always make sure you read local signposts to ensure you do not park illegally.

Parking restrictions in the surrounding Bristol area are usually only on main roads, bus routes and near local shopping areas so you should have no trouble finding parking outside of the city centre.

On the JustPark map, we’ll only show you spaces which you’re allowed to park in – i.e. those which are not restricted at your required times.
Overnight, weekends & bank holidays
Overnight parking is easy in Bristol, as many off-street car parks run 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A very good option for overnight parking is Trenchard Street car park (Trenchard Street, Bristol, BS1 5AN), offering a secure location with a special low rate from 6pm-9am.

On Bank holidays and on Sundays, you can park for free in any on-street pay-and-display space within the central parking zone.

Enter your dates and times on our search results page to see what’s available overnight.
Nearby attractions
Bristol is a beautiful city in the Southwest of England. The centre’s unmistakable features are the River Avon and the Bristol Harbour that run through the city, providing a unique feel to a bustling hub that is far from boring. When in the city and not admiring its natural urban beauty, you can park up and enjoy a play at the Bristol Hippodrome or enjoy the many bars and restaurants in Canon’s Marsh.

St. Mary-on-the-Quay
Bristol Crown Court
Colston Hall
The Commercial Rooms
The Sugar House
Bristol Hippodrome
O2 Academy Bristol
The Red Lodge
Colston's Almshouse

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