Parking at JFK doesn't have to be complicated. The right choice mostly comes down to two things: how long you're leaving your car and how close you want to be to your terminal.
JFK Parking at a Glance
These are the current drive-up rates listed in the Port Authority's JFK Schedule of Charges effective May 28, 2026. Online reservation prices can be different and may vary by date and availability.
Which JFK Parking Is Right for You?
Flying today?
Park near your terminal
If convenience is your priority, use the parking facility serving your terminal. You save time and avoid an extra AirTrain connection.
Away for several days?
Start with Long-Term Lot 9
For a multi-day trip, compare Long-Term Parking first. It's farther from the terminals, but the pricing is designed for longer stays.
Picking someone up?
Don't wait at the curb
Use a designated waiting area or Cell Phone Lot and drive to the terminal when your passenger is ready.
Current JFK Airport Parking Rates
| Parking | Daily / initial rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Blue – Terminal 4 | $94/day max. | Terminal 4 passengers |
| Yellow – Terminal 5 | $89/day max. | Terminal 5 passengers |
| Red – Terminal 8 | $74/day max. | Terminal 8 passengers |
| Long-Term Lot 9 | $55 first 24 hrs. $27.50 per additional 12 hrs. |
Multi-day trips |
The simple answer
Leaving your car for several days? Check Long-Term Lot 9 first. Flying from Terminal 8? Compare the Red Garage. Flying from Terminal 5? Start with Yellow. Flying from Terminal 4? Start with Blue.
JFK Parking by Trip Length
| Your trip | What I'd compare first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A few hours | Terminal parking | Convenience usually matters more than the daily rate. |
| 1 day | Terminal vs. Long-Term | Compare the actual total for your stay. |
| 3–7 days | Long-Term Lot 9 | Designed for longer stays and connected by AirTrain. |
| 1–2 weeks | Long-Term vs. off-airport | Compare the complete price, including shuttle convenience. |
Terminal Parking: Where Should You Park?
Terminal 4
Blue Parking
Blue serves Terminal 4. The current drive-up daily maximum is $94.
Terminal 5
Yellow Parking
Yellow serves Terminal 5. The current drive-up daily maximum is $89, and EV charging is available.
Terminal 8
Red Parking
Red serves Terminal 8 and currently has the lowest daily maximum of the three active terminal parking facilities.
Long-Term Parking at JFK
Going away for a week? This is where Long-Term Lot 9 becomes much more interesting than terminal parking.
The current drive-up rate is $55 for the first 24 hours, followed by $27.50 for each additional 12-hour period.
The trade-off is simple: you're farther from the terminal, but you can use the AirTrain to reach the terminal area.
Good to know
AirTrain travel within JFK is free. You don't pay an AirTrain fare simply because you've parked at JFK and are traveling between airport facilities.
JFK Parking and AirTrain
If you're using Long-Term Parking, the AirTrain is what makes the location practical.
AirTrain is free within JFK, including travel between the passenger terminals and airport facilities. A fare applies when traveling to or from Jamaica or Howard Beach.
See our complete JFK AirTrain guide →
Need to Pick Someone Up?
Don't do this
Don't sit and wait at the terminal curb. The curb is for active pickup and drop-off. If your passenger isn't ready, use a designated waiting area and drive to the terminal when they call.
JFK Parking During Construction
This is the part of JFK parking information most likely to change. Construction can affect parking availability, road access and traffic patterns, so an older parking guide may not describe what you'll actually encounter today.
Before driving to JFK, check:
- your departure terminal;
- current parking availability;
- your parking reservation;
- current construction information;
- extra travel time for airport traffic.
Check current JFK construction information →
Off-Airport Parking Near JFK
Off-airport parking can be cheaper for longer trips, but don't compare parking prices on a simple "$X/day" basis.
Look at the total price and consider the shuttle time, operating hours, taxes, cancellation rules and distance from JFK.
Lowest price
Compare the total
Don't assume the advertised starting rate is what you'll actually pay.
Early flight
Check the shuttle
A cheap lot isn't useful if its shuttle doesn't work with your departure time.
Long trip
Compare both
Compare Long-Term Lot 9 against off-airport parking for your exact dates.
JFK Parking: Useful Guides
JFK Airport Parking FAQ
How much does it cost to park at JFK Airport?
Current drive-up daily maximums are $94 at Blue, $89 at Yellow and $74 at Red. Long-Term Lot 9 is $55 for the first 24 hours and $27.50 for each additional 12-hour period.
What is the cheapest parking at JFK?
For official on-airport parking, Long-Term Lot 9 is the first option to compare for a multi-day stay. Off-airport parking may advertise lower starting prices, but compare the complete cost.
Is JFK long-term parking cheaper than terminal parking?
For longer stays, Long-Term Lot 9 can be less expensive than terminal parking. Compare the total price for your dates.
Is the AirTrain free from JFK parking?
Yes. AirTrain travel within JFK is free. A fare applies when traveling between JFK and Jamaica or Howard Beach.
Do I need to reserve JFK parking?
You don't always need a reservation, but JFK recommends booking ahead because parking availability can be limited.
Can I park at JFK overnight?
Yes. Overnight and multi-day parking are available. For longer stays, compare Long-Term Lot 9 and current reservation prices.
Can I park at JFK for more than 30 days?
Yes, but vehicles staying longer than 30 days must be registered with ABM Parking.
Last reviewed: August 24, 2026. Parking rates, availability, construction conditions and reservation prices can change. Check official JFK information before traveling.
In reply to Avistar at Newark has the by Anonymous (not verified)
Avistar
They are HORRIBLE. We used them coming home from visiting family in Texas...there were flight delays, so we arrived a Midnight...we waited 2 HOURS (with a 7 month old) for them to get our car. Then they came back and said they LOST OUR KEYS....Took my Dad to the car...he searched for them, to no avail. They FINALLY offered to get us a rental car home...but we'd have to pay for it and they'd reimburse us...We got home at 5...Dad drove back with rental car at 9am...they STILL had an hour wait, and no keys...Gave him a hard time about taking him back to rental return...All this and Dad found the keys in the corner of the door pocket...NO APOLOGIES from ANYONE...Worst experience EVER....
In reply to Avistar by Anonymous (not verified)
BEWARE!!!!! THEY ARE
BEWARE!!!!! THEY ARE TERRIBLE I parked there for a week and when I came back the driver's side door was smashed and the inner door panel was in the back seat. They said the car was that way when it arrived and tried to show me their hand written note saying that the car was damaged when it arrived. The door wouldn't even close properly.
I took it to an auto body shop and they took photos and wrote that the damage was done when the door was hit when it was open - a common parking garage accident. The auto body shop also wrote that there was no rust on the damaged metal, so the damage had to occur within the last two or three days. Since the car was there for a week, it could not have been damaged when it arrived.
Despite all this info, AVISTAR claimed that both its manager and regional manager saw the car arrive damaged. There reaction was to totally ignore my letters and calls.
After reading all these comments, you decide if its safe to park your car there.
Parking and luggage
If I park long term at JFK and am traveling with 4 large bags, is there a way to transport the bags from the car to the shuttle or am I better off going with Smart Park?
In reply to Parking and luggage by Anonymous (not verified)
The long term lot has the
The long term lot has the little push carts that you can rent for a couple bucks. You can then wheel your luggage from the car to the building that has the monorail. The building has elevators too, so getting to the platform is easy. Monorail takes you directly to any of the terminals and you can take the cart and luggage on to the monorail and leave the cart at the terminal.
However, with parking now $18 a day in long term, you may want to look into off airport options if it's a long trip.
Parking
Should I park at Avistar or Smartpark for longterm parking?
In reply to Parking by Anonymous (not verified)
i have used smartpark before
i have used smartpark before and find them to be courteous, efficient and cheaper than the other options. the jfk long term lot is easy if u don't mind the monorail (convenient but u need to walk to it and schlep ur stuff). smartpark drops u off at the door to the terminal.
Does AirTrain have hours
Does AirTrain have hours limitations? Do they stop running at any certain hour? We are arriving late on a Saturday night and want to make sure we are able to get to our car when we get back.
In reply to Does AirTrain have hours by Anonymous (not verified)
Nope. Runs all night. Its
Nope. Runs all night. Its pretty easy, just remember where you parked!
address of the long term parking lot
Could anyone please tell me the street address of the entrance to the Long Term Parking Lot at JFK and a rough estimate how long it would take me to make it to say terminal 5 frm the parking lot? Thanks in advance for sharing the information.
jfk airport does not have a user friendly web site
My complaint: It was very difficult to locate jfk long term parking info on your site. I kept getting Avistar parking on your site and an attorney advertising his services (Edward Jenks, former ADA)
AITRAIN SCHEDULE
Does the airtrain run on any kind of schedule from the long term parking lot? If so does anyone know the time schedule. I am leaving On jet blue at 6 am, and want to have plenty of time for security check and parking
thanks Joe
In reply to AITRAIN SCHEDULE by Joe P. (not verified)
The AirTrain schedule is on
The AirTrain schedule is on this brochure:
http://www.panynj.gov/airtrain/pdfdownload/jfk_brochure_english.pdf
I've never had to wait longer than 10 minutes. You can usually park closer to the Howard Beach station (northwestern side of the lot), compared to the Long Term Parking Lot station, if you prefer a shorter walk.
$18/day???
This is ridiculous $18 per day, for a week will be more than i paid for my roundtrip flight. I can't believe this, to pay more for parking than for roundtrip flight?
In reply to $18/day??? by aliuta (not verified)
Not so bad to park at JFK long term parking
ok..yes, i totally get the "wow, can't believe they are charging $18/day for longterm parking!" but...if you really look at the breakdown...its 18 for the first 24 hrs and then 6 every 12 hrs after...so its really only 12/day which is better than some of the other places that include tax and have to drive u in traffic to the terminal.The JFK longterm pking is soooooo much easier and you can use ezpass to pay at the end. hope this helps!
In reply to Not so bad to park at JFK long term parking by Anonymous (not verified)
My bad!
Ohh, ok, than I do apologies for my remark. I was getting it that is $18 every day. Thank you for the info, I was planing to use one of those parking companies, but good thing i checked back here and thank you for posting this message, now I will park my car at JFK long term parking.
Thanks again!
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