Guide · Updated September 2026
Newark Airport parking vs. a car service: which costs less?
From North Jersey, the two most common ways to Newark Airport are driving and parking, or booking a ride. Here is what EWR parking costs per day, what a car service costs and where the break-even point falls.
How much does parking at Newark Airport cost?
These are the Port Authority's posted drive-up daily maximums at the time of writing:
| Parking option | Daily maximum |
|---|---|
| P6 Economy | $35 |
| P4 Daily Garage | $60 |
| Terminal A short-term | $65 |
| Terminals B and C short-term | $70 |
Booking parking online in advance can lower some of these rates. Rates change, so confirm on the official Newark Airport website before you go.
What a car service to Newark Airport costs
Our Newark Airport car service is $160 each way from most North Jersey towns, tolls included, so a round trip is $320 no matter how long you are away.
The break-even point
| Days away | P6 Economy | P4 Garage | Short-term B/C | Car service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $105 | $180 | $210 | $320 |
| 5 days | $175 | $300 | $350 | $320 |
| 7 days | $245 | $420 | $490 | $320 |
| 10 days | $350 | $600 | $700 | $320 |
| 14 days | $490 | $840 | $980 | $320 |
Parking figures use drive-up daily maximums. Car service figures are two $160 flat-rate rides, before gratuity.
- Economy lot: cheaper for short trips. A car service is cheaper from about 10 days away.
- P4 garage: a car service is cheaper from about 6 days away.
- Short-term lots: a car service is cheaper from about 5 days away.
Costs that are not on the parking sign
- Gas and any tolls on your drive to and from the airport
- Time on the shuttle or AirTrain between the lot and your terminal
- Walking the lot with luggage and kids
- Driving yourself home after a red-eye or a long international flight
When driving and parking makes sense
If you are traveling alone for a night or two and parking in the economy lot, driving is usually the cheapest option. We would rather tell you that than oversell.
When a car service wins
For trips longer than a few days, for families or groups with luggage, for early departures and for late arrivals, a car service is often cheaper and always easier. Every SUV seats up to 6, so one fare covers the whole family.
What is the cheapest way to get to Newark Airport?
If you live near an NJ Transit line, the train to Newark Liberty International Airport Station plus the AirTrain is usually the lowest-cost option, though harder with luggage or an early flight. For door-to-terminal service at a set price, see our $160 flat rate, and check the Newark Airport terminal guide before you fly.
FAQ
Quick answers
How much is parking at Newark Airport per day?
At the time of writing, the Port Authority's drive-up daily maximums are $35 at P6 Economy, $60 at the P4 garage and $65 to $70 at the short-term lots. Confirm current rates on the official airport website.
What is the cheapest parking at Newark Airport?
The P6 Economy lot has the lowest posted daily rate of the Port Authority lots. Booking online in advance can lower rates further.
Is a car service cheaper than parking at Newark Airport?
For longer trips, often yes. A round trip with Prestige Transport is $320 from most North Jersey towns, which beats the P4 garage from about 6 days and the economy lot from about 10 days.
What is the cheapest way to get to Newark Airport?
For travelers near an NJ Transit line, the train plus the AirTrain is usually the lowest-cost option. Driving and parking in the economy lot is often cheapest for short solo trips.
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