New York Airport ParkingNewark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark Liberty International Airport handled approximately 47 million passengers in 2025, making it the second-busiest airport in the New York metro system behind JFK. United Airlines accounts for about 68% of all traffic, with hub operations centered in Terminal C.

EWR's parking is among the most expensive in the country. P1 (Terminal A short-term) maxes out at $65/day. P2 (Terminal B) and P3 (Terminal C) are $70/day. Even P6 Economy Lot drive-up is $35/day. Off-airport parking through Triply starts at around $5.95/day pre-booked — saving up to 90% compared to terminal lots.

For a 6-day trip for 2 travelers, off-site parking saves $84–$130 vs P6 Economy. And there's a hidden cost EWR travelers should know about: the AirTrain access fee. Public transit riders pay $8.75/person at the RailLink station to connect to NJ Transit. Off-site lots with direct terminal shuttles eliminate that fee entirely — saving a couple $34.50 round-trip on top of parking savings.

The Parking Point — Around $5.95/day pre-booked. Excellent pre-book savings vs $9.95 walk-up. Free 24/7 shuttle every 15 minutes with real-time tracking via Silent Passenger system. Valet only at 964-978 Frelinghuysen Avenue.

Apex EWR Airport Parking — Around $6.95/day pre-booked. Just 0.3 miles from the airport entrance — extremely close. 24/7 shuttle every 5–10 minutes. Valet service.

ABC Airport Parking — Around $8.99/day pre-booked. 1.8 miles in Elizabeth, NJ. Free shuttle every 10 minutes, 24/7. $6 one-time service fee on top of daily rate.

Courtyard by Marriott Newark Airport Parking — Around $8.99/day pre-booked. Self-park hotel lot. Most affordable hotel-based option.

Hilton Newark Airport Parking — Around $9.99/day pre-booked. Self-park (keep your keys). Free shuttle every 15 minutes. 1 mile from terminals.

Victoria Parking — Around $10/day pre-booked. One of few lots with indoor/covered parking (rare at EWR). 1.8 miles out, free shuttle every 10 minutes 24/7.

E-Z Way Parking — Around $10.99/day pre-booked. Closest off-site lot to EWR at just 0.5 miles. 24/7 valet. $6 one-time service fee.

Newark Airport Long Term Parking (NALTP) — Around $14/day pre-booked. EV charging stations available. Higher rate but emphasizes service quality. Free NALTP Club loyalty program.

EWR's 1996 monorail AirTrain is being replaced with a new $3.5 billion cable-driven system (opening 2030). Construction broke ground October 2025 and creates significant 2026 traveler impacts:

• January 15 – September 29, 2026: AirTrain suspended on weekdays from 5 AM to 3 PM. Free shuttle buses replace AirTrain during closures.

• September 30 – October 30, 2026: Full closure — shuttle buses only.

• October 30, 2026 onwards: To be announced.

The replacement shuttles connect terminals, P4, RailLink station, and the rental car facility — but they take longer than AirTrain. Allow 15–30 extra minutes for transit during 2026.

For travelers using off-site parking with direct terminal shuttles, AirTrain closures don't affect you. This is one of the strongest arguments for off-site parking at EWR in 2026 — your shuttle goes directly to the terminal regardless of AirTrain status.

New Terminal A opened January 2023 — a $2.7 billion replacement that won Skytrax's "best new airport terminal" award in 2024 and a 5-star Skytrax rating. 33 gates across 3 concourses, all served by a single central security checkpoint, so passengers can move freely between concourses post-security.

What's coming:

• American Express Centurion Lounge — Opening 2026 in Terminal A. Brand new lounge in the newest terminal.

• Terminal B Replacement — Slated for full demolition and rebuild via public-private partnership. Procurement begins 2026–2027.

• AirTrain Newark Replacement — New cable-driven system opening 2030.

• Capital Plan Improvements — $45 billion record capital plan covering airport-wide upgrades.

Important: Terminal B has SEPARATE security checkpoints at each concourse (B1, B2, B3) — passengers cannot move freely between B1, B2, and B3 without re-clearing security. Verify your gate before entering security at Terminal B.

• Pre-book online for 28–36% savings — Pre-booking at newarkairport.com or directly with off-site lots dramatically reduces costs vs drive-up.

• AirTrain closures don't affect off-site lots — During the 2026 AirTrain weekday suspensions, off-site parking with direct terminal shuttles becomes even more valuable. Your shuttle goes directly to the terminal.

• Verify Terminal B concourse before security — Terminal B has separate checkpoints at B1, B2, and B3. If you go through the wrong one, you'll need to exit and re-clear security.

• Many off-site lots charge a $6 service fee — E-Z Way, ABC, and some others add a one-time $6 fee on top of daily rates. Factor this into total cost comparisons.

• No flat-rate taxi to Manhattan — Unlike JFK, EWR has metered taxis only. Manhattan trips run $80–$120 with tolls. Rideshare ranges $55–$90 (no surge) up to $100–$180 during peak hours.

• Check on-time stats — EWR was historically one of the worst U.S. airports for delays but improved significantly to ~84% on-time in mid-2025 after FAA capacity caps.

• The Westin Newark Liberty Marriott is on-airport — Connected to the airport via shuttle, with 7-night park-and-fly packages available.