Where should you park when visiting Portrush?
The practical answer
Portrush has several substantial public car parks, so **park for the part of town you are actually visiting**.
For the **town centre**, **Dunluce Avenue** is a useful large council car park. For the beach, use **East Strand** if you are going to East Strand/Arcadia side or **West Strand** for the western beach. If you are looking for free parking and are willing to walk farther, the council also lists free facilities such as **Landsdowne Road** and **Sandhill Drive**.
As checked on 25 September 2026, the council lists Dunluce Avenue and East Strand as charged car parks, while some other Portrush car parks are free or seasonally charged.
In summer and during major events, Portrush can fill quickly. Pick a named council car park before you arrive rather than circling the town centre looking for an informal space.
Sources checked for this answer
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