Newark Airport parking: every lot, AirTrain access and booking tips

Newark Airport parking comes in four on-airport choices: short-term garages at Terminal A and at Terminals B and C, the P4 Daily Parking garage on the AirTrain, and P6 Economy Parking with a shuttle bus to every terminal. Booking online at least 3 hours ahead is the official way to save money and guarantee a space. Here is how each lot works, how you get to your terminal, and the rules that catch people out.

Newark Airport parking at a glance

Lot	Best for	How you reach the terminal
Terminal A Short-Term	Short trips and pick-ups at Terminal A	Garage serves Terminal A directly
Terminals B & C Short-Term	Short trips and pick-ups at B or C	Next to the B and C AirTrain stations
P4 Daily Parking	Trips of a few days	AirTrain from P4 Station, included at no charge
P6 Economy Parking	Longer trips	Shuttle bus to Terminals A, B and C, about every 10 minutes
Cell Phone Lot	Waiting to pick someone up	Under five minutes from all terminals

Rates differ by lot and by whether you prebook or drive up, and they change. Check current rates on the official Newark Airport parking page before you leave home.

Short-term parking at Terminal A and Terminals B & C

The short-term garages are the closest options to the terminals. The Port Authority lists two: one for Terminal A and one shared by Terminals B and C. On the AirTrain, each terminal station sits next to its short-term lot, so you can walk from the garage to the train or the terminal.

Use short-term parking when you are picking someone up, dropping off a passenger who needs help inside, or taking a very short trip. For multi-day trips, the daily and economy lots are built for longer stays.

Premium spaces. Each garage has dedicated premium spaces closer to the terminal. These must be reserved online in advance.

EV charging. The Terminal A short-term garage has 162 Level II charging ports on level 5 (ChargePoint and PowerFlex). Parking fees still apply and are collected when you leave.

P4 Daily Parking

P4 is the Newark Airport daily garage, and it has its own AirTrain stop, P4 Station. The AirTrain is included at no charge for travel between the terminals, parking areas, the rental car center and hotel shuttles, so you can park, ride to your terminal, and do the reverse when you land.

P4 has 13 Level II EV charging ports (ChargePoint), and the Cell Phone Lot is right next to it.

P6 Economy Parking

P6 is the economy lot. Instead of the AirTrain, a complimentary shuttle bus runs between P6 and Terminals A, B and C. The airport says the bus arrives about every 10 minutes, and you can track it in real time on the official shuttle tracker linked from the parking page.

Build in time for the shuttle on both ends of your trip. On the way home, the bus is your ride back to your car, so factor it in if you have a tight schedule after you land.

How to reserve Newark Airport parking

The airport's own wording is to "book parking at least 3 hours in advance" to save money and guarantee a spot. A few rules to know:

Premium garage spaces can only be reserved online in advance.
Accessible (ADA) spaces cannot be reserved.
The restricted-mobility discount (below) cannot be combined with a prebooked reservation.

Reserve only through the official Newark Airport parking site or one of the airport's authorized off-airport providers listed below.

Paying for parking

Newark's lots accept:

Credit and debit cards: Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express
E-ZPass and contactless payments such as Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay
Express Pay machines for a faster card exit

E-ZPass Plus. If your E-ZPass account has E-ZPass Plus, enter through lanes marked with purple E-ZPass signs and do not pull a ticket. Smaller fees come out of your E-ZPass balance and larger ones are charged to the credit card linked to your account. Commercial accounts must contact their E-ZPass customer service center to activate it.

Parking with a disability

Accessible spaces are near the terminal entrances in each short-term lot, subject to availability. With a valid state-issued ADA plate, placard or permit, a courtesy discount caps the charge at $35 per 24 hours. Standard rates apply in 30-minute increments up to that cap, and the discount only applies after you have parked at least 4.5 hours.

To get it, use the ticket lane (not E-ZPass) and press HELP at the exit. It cannot be combined with prebooked reservations or E-ZPass Plus.

Parking more than 30 days

This is the rule most likely to cost you. If you will park in any Newark lot for more than 30 days, call the parking operator, ABM, when you arrive at +1 (973) 961-6421 or +1 (973) 961-6422. Give your name, license plate and estimated number of days. Vehicles parked over 30 days without registering will be towed at the owner's expense.

Picking someone up: use the Cell Phone Lot

Newark's Cell Phone Lot has more than 100 spaces and portable restrooms, and there is no charge to use it. It is next to the P4 garage near the airport entrance, less than five minutes from all terminals.

Waiting at the curb is not allowed unless your passenger and their bags are already outside. Unattended vehicles at the curb are towed at the owner's expense. The Cell Phone Lot also has 8 Level III fast-charging ports.

Off-airport parking: stick to authorized providers

The airport asks travelers to park either on-airport or with an authorized off-airport provider. The official list includes:

Crowne Plaza Newark Airport (IHG)
Hilton Newark Airport
Newark Airport Long Term Parking
Newark Liberty International Airport Marriott
Renaissance Newark Airport Hotel
SNAP (Secure Newark Airport Parking)
The Parking Spot Haynes
Victoria Parking
Vista Parking

Hotel shuttles stop at the AirTrain's P3 Station, so most off-airport shuttles connect you to the AirTrain rather than dropping you at the curb.

AirTrain construction: what it means for parkers

The Port Authority is replacing the AirTrain. From July 27 to November 13, 2026, on weekdays from 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the AirTrain does not serve the Newark Airport train station (NJ Transit and Amtrak) and shuttle buses replace it. Service between the terminals, Rental Cars, P3 Station and P4 Daily Parking is not affected, so if you are driving and parking at P4, your ride to the terminal works as usual. The airport warns there may be other temporary disruptions during construction, with shuttle buses provided.

Overnight, from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., the AirTrain serves Terminals B and C every 15 minutes, and a shuttle handles transfers to Terminal A. If you are parking late at night for a Terminal A flight, allow extra time.

Tips for parking at Newark

Prebook. Reserving at least 3 hours ahead is the airport's own advice for a lower rate and a guaranteed space.
Match the lot to the trip. Short-term for a few hours, P4 for a few days, P6 for longer trips.
Write down your lot and level, or snap a photo of the nearest sign.
Register stays over 30 days with ABM on arrival to avoid a tow.
Flat tire or other car trouble? The airport lists emergency motor vehicle assistance at no charge at +1 (973) 961-6666.
Pack light to keep bag costs down; see our Delta baggage fees guide for one airline's current rules.

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Prices and rules change. Always confirm with newarkairport.com before you travel.