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John F. Kennedy International Airport Parking — Rates, Locations & Options

Compare every parking option at JFK: economy and long-term lots, terminal garages, valet, and the cell phone waiting lot. All rates below are current published New York airport parking prices.

JFK parking rates at a glance

Economy
$27
per day
Daily / Garage
$45
per day
Valet
$70
per day
Hourly
$6
per hour

Published rates as of 2025. Always confirm on the official JFK parking page before your trip.

Parking locations at JFK

LotTypeDistanceShuttleRate
JFK Long Term Parking Lot 9Economy10 min$27/day
Terminal 1 ParkingGarageAt terminal$45/day
Terminal 4 ParkingGarageAt terminal$45/day
Terminal 5 Parking (JetBlue)GarageAt terminal$45/day
Terminal 8 Parking (AA)GarageAt terminal$45/day
JFK ValetValetAt terminal$70/day
Cell Phone Waiting LotCell phone5 minFree

JFK parking shuttle information

1 lot at JFK provide free shuttle service to the terminals. Expect shuttles every 5-15 minutes, 24/7.

  • JFK Long Term Parking Lot 9 10 min ride ($27/day)

Long-term parking tips & off-site savings

  • Long Term Lot 9 with AirTrain is dramatically cheaper than terminal garages for multi-day trips.
  • Off-site lots in Ozone Park and Jamaica can be half the price of on-airport.
  • AirTrain to Jamaica/Howard Beach ($8.50) is often cheaper than a full day of parking.
  • JFK valet is rarely worth the premium unless you have a very early international flight.

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Cell phone waiting lot

Location: Lefferts Blvd Cell Phone Lot (free)

Use the cell phone lot when picking up arriving passengers. It is free and lets you wait until your passenger calls you to the curb, avoiding short-term parking fees.

How early should I arrive if I'm parking at JFK?

If you are parking, add extra time to your arrival window:

  • Terminal garage: +15 minutes on top of your normal arrival time.
  • Economy / off-site + shuttle: +25-35 minutes for the shuttle ride and wait.
  • Valet: +5-10 minutes for drop-off handoff.
See the full JFK arrival-time guide

JFK parking: frequently asked questions

John F. Kennedy International Airport does not offer free long-term parking. The only free option is the cell phone waiting lot (Lefferts Blvd Cell Phone Lot (free)), which is intended for short waits while picking up arriving passengers. Economy parking starts at $27/day.
The cheapest on-airport parking at John F. Kennedy International Airport is JFK Long Term Parking Lot 9 at $27/day. Off-airport lots near New York often beat on-airport rates further — compare with off-site providers before booking for multi-day trips.
Daily parking rates at John F. Kennedy International Airport are approximately: Economy $27/day, standard daily/garage $45/day, valet $70/day, and hourly $6/hour. Rates change periodically; check https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/parking for the current price.
Yes. John F. Kennedy International Airport's cell phone waiting lot is located at Lefferts Blvd Cell Phone Lot (free). It is free while you wait for arriving passengers to call you to the curb.
For on-airport garages at John F. Kennedy International Airport, add 15 minutes on top of your normal arrival window. For economy or off-site parking with shuttle service, add 25-35 minutes to account for the shuttle ride and wait. See our best-time-to-arrive calculator for a personalized recommendation.
JFK valet is $70/day — $25/day more than self-park. Valet is worth it for very short trips, bad weather, mobility concerns, or late-night arrivals when shuttles are infrequent. For trips longer than 2-3 days, economy + shuttle almost always saves more than the time it costs.
Yes. Reserving on-airport parking at https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/parking typically saves 10-30% versus drive-up rates and guarantees a spot during busy holiday travel. Off-airport lots via third-party booking sites can save another 30-50%.