Effective July 15: Drive-up peak pricing in effect. Parking is in high demand due to summer peak travel. If you pre-book, you’ll pay the current rate and avoid the surcharge.

Prebook online at least 48 hours in advance to avoid higher rates if you are parking over 3 hours. Don’t risk driving to the airport only to have no place to park. We’re serious about pre-booking, and it will save you serious cash. Avoid the surcharge and book your spot up to one year in advance.

Current daily max rates will remain unchanged for pre-book customers:
EWR Short Term Parking: $44; Daily: $38; Economy Lot now available at $21

New drive-up daily max rates are as follows:
EWR Short Term Parking: $70; Daily: $60; Economy Lot: $29

Customers who do not pre-book will pay a higher parking rate and may not be able to find a spot at the airport. A full breakdown of the new parking rates is available here.

In light of the growing pressure on parking capacity, the airports also encourage travelers to consider other modes of transportation to the airport, including AirTrain, public transit, taxis, and ride-share services.

FAQs:

1. What is changing about the parking rates?

   Hourly parking over three hours and daily drive-up rates are increasing. The existing hourly rates are the same prior to three hours and the existing daily parking rates are available through pre-book parking reservations.

2. Why are the rates changing?

   In recent months, the parking demand has surged and prevented drivers from finding open spaces, which can make passengers late or miss their flight. The Port Authority is committed to customer satisfaction through ensuring passengers can locate an available space and get to where they are going on time.

3. Have rates at all airports changed?

   At EWR, LGA and JFK, the drive-in daily rates and hourly rates beyond three hours have increased to reflect increased.

4. How can I avoid the daily increased parking rate?

   Pre-book 48 hours in advance via online here.

5. Where can I pre-book for parking?

   Pre-book reservations are available at all parking facilities via online here.

6. If I come to the airport to pick someone up and leave the same day, will I have to pay more?

   The rates for short-term parking has not changed unless the vehicles stays over three hours. See the rate change details here.

7. What if I am an employee? Are parking rates changing for employees as well?

   Employee rates were not examined as part of this rate change. Employees are encouraged to use designated employee parking areas and/or use alternative modes. Please confer with your employer to discuss and verify employee parking rates.

8. Will the rates change after summer is over?

   The Port Authority is closely monitoring parking demand data to ensure passengers can locate open spaces and get to where they are going on time. Parking rate adjustments may be considered in the future to enhance the customer experience.