When does paid parking apply at Portrush West Strand car park?
Portrush West Strand car park has seasonal pay-and-display charges from 1 April to 30 September, 8.30am to 6.30pm, Monday through Sunday. The published rate is 50p per hour and the car park has 186 spaces.
Local car park, route and access details
The council distinguishes West Strand from East Strand and Dunluce Avenue, where charges apply all year. West Strand is listed as seasonal rather than year-round, so the council’s standard seasonal tariff is not charged from October through March. Different rules can apply to marked spaces or temporary arrangements, so the entrance and machine signage remain important.
What to check before travelling
The council says payment during the charging season can be made at pay-and-display machines or through JustPark. Activate and check the correct parking session before walking to the beach. If you are planning a coastal visit that starts at West Strand and finishes elsewhere in Portrush, remember that a ticket or cashless session for one car park is not a blanket permission to leave your vehicle at another.
