There is ample official parking at JFK Airport, but if you’re keen to avoid the premium cost of leaving your car in an on-site facility then there are a number of cheap parking options within easy reach of the airport too.
The control tower overlooking the tarmac at JFK Airport (Photo: Martyn Smith via Flickr / CC BY 2.0)
Positioned in the neighbourhood of Queens, 16 miles southeast of Midtown Manhattan. nonstop or direct flights to destinations in all six inhabited continent, JFK Airport offers nonstop or direct flights to destinations in all of the world’s six inhabited continents. It currently costs up to $42 per day to park at JFK, and long term parkers will have to pay up to $294 per week. However, by booking away from the airport, you can find some great discount parking deals that save you between 40% and 60%. We’ve picked out 3 of the best off-airport options for short or long term parking near JFK Airport, all of which offer a shuttle service to and from the terminals for maximum convenience. We recommend booking these lots via Spothero, where you’ll always find the cheapest available parking rates.
Radisson Hotel
Whether travelling to JFK’s terminal 1, terminal 2, terminal 3, terminal 5, terminal 5, or terminal 6, this gated valet parking lot at the Radisson Hotel is our preferred choice for cheap off-site parking. Situated 2.5 miles from the airport, rates start at a reasonable $10.99 per day and there’s an on demand shuttle service that runs from 5am to 1pm and then 4pm to 11pm, available on a first come first served basis. There’s also on-site security for added peace of mind.
JFK EconoPark
Located 1.8 miles away from the airport, the gated lot at JFK EconoPark offers convenient uncovered valet parking for rates starting at just $8.99 per day. There’s a free shuttle service to and from airport included with each online purchase, running 24/7 and on demand. Other on-site amenities include all day and night security and front-desk, meaning there’ll always be someone on hand to deal with enquiries.
Purchase Park 2 Fly
Positioned 2.3 miles from the airport, Purchase Park 2 Fly’s gated uncovered valet parking facility includes a car wash service, and a 24-hour shuttle service so you don’t need to worry about making it to your terminal. They also have staff on duty 24/7 as well as a fenced in parking lot, so you can relax for your entire trip, along with complimentary luggage assistance. Parking rates start at $12.99 per day.