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There are various options for parking at JFK, with a trade-off between higher convenience/security and higher price.

Starting with most convenient and most expensive:
•   On site Airport Parking at JFK is expensive (Long-term parking starts at $29/day, and can be $36, $70, $75, depending on the lot). (You need to take into account some time to take the AirTrain from parking to your destination terminal but that is pretty quick).
•   There are many off-airport parking lot options a few minutes away (offering frequent shuttle, more security than on street parking, though only two are officially authorized: Smartpark JFK, and Airpark JFK. Spothero currently has parking at the crowne plaza for $18/ day.
o   Note: Beware some of these off-airport parking lots will charge a surcharge for a large car e.g. Minivan, (on top of typical $25/day) and that’s not always stated upfront when reserving online). Some have absolutely miserable ratings on google. Also there appear to be a lot of bait and switch websites when googling for JFK parking, advertising one rate, but then offering a higher rate, when you enter your information. Remember prices fluctuate and lots can be full.
•   Groupon sometimes has good deals on off-site Airport Parking.


Using AirTrain to get to a cheaper Parking Lot
•   JFK Airport has an AirTrain that passengers use to travel between the 8 airport terminals for free. This AirTrain extends a couple of stops beyond the airport connecting it to NYC tains/public transportation.
•   You can pick up the AirTrain at Federal Circle Station (first stop outside the airport), which has a parking lot ($20/day, prepaid see https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/parking). Need to reserve 48 hours in advance
o   You can take the AirTrain to/From Howard Beach or Jamaica (though that costs $8 +$1 for a metrocard, as it is well beyond the Airport) (see below regarding on street parking, from those areas).
•   There is currently a parking lot in Jamaica (neighborhood) for $11/day (https://airportparkingreservations.com/lot_jamaica_center_jfk) . It requires two trains or an Uber.


On Street Parking:
There are several neighborhoods 5-20 minutes away from JFK that offer have street parking without (alternate side parking) restrictions (i.e. for weekly street cleaning). So you can park on those streets for more than a week without getting a ticket. (But CHECK the street signs carefully, It may vary from block to block, and may change over time).  The key downsides of street parking are (1)  the extra time to get an Uber/Lyft to the terminal and (2) the cost of the Uber/Lyft. (3) less security of your car. Ideally you want to find a nicer neighborhood where concerns around safety are relatively low.

Some neighborhoods/area used/suggest by DDFers include 
•   Sample address 133-98 150th St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436 (very close)
•   Near the Ohel of Chabad Lubavitch (Montefiore cemetery, Cambria Heights neighborhood (13 minute ride to JFK)  (but don’t park directly in front of the cemetery on the cemetery side, as they may tow cars on certain days e.g. Erev Rosh Hashana, Gimmel Tammuz and Yud Shevat, when there are many visitors to the Ohel. Crown Heights Yagdil Torah community calendar has all Chassidisshe Yomim Toivim marked.). You can park on neighboring side streets without fear of being towed on those days. Aside from Uber/Lyft, you can also catch an MTA bus (Sample address 226-20 Francis Lewis Blvd, Cambria Heights, NY 11411)
•   Howard Beach (and take the AirTrain – for map see https://www.jfkairport.com/to-from-airport/air-train, ride is $8) (There used to be a shul there that offered parking as a chesed / for donations (but that is no longer available) (Sample address 160th ave and 102nd St.) (Address for AirTrain station at Howard Beach is near 158-99 103rd st Queens, NY 11430
•   North Woodmere /
•   Rosedale (Queens) / valley stream (18-20 minute ride) (Sample address 886 Flanders Drive)
•   Cedarhurst / Far Rockaway
•   Near Sanitation Garage (Sample address 15367 146th Ave, Jamaica, NY 11434)
•   Near other Air-Tran stations (Lefferts Blvd), Jamaica.


My understanding is that street parking for an extended period is legal so I don’t think neighbors (who may feel annoyed) have the ability to legally cause trouble (even with out-of-state license), even if it is there for weeks. That said, I suppose they could report it as suspicious (higher risk if the vehicle is conspicuous), and there is always some risk of vandalism.
From NYC311 Link "Unless a posted sign says otherwise, you may not leave a vehicle parked in the same spot for more than seven days in a row. This rule includes spots in all types of neighborhoods, including residential areas."
•   If you know someone who lives in these areas and can park near or in front of their house, (that can be reassuring and be/feel less intrusive). I’ve done this and put a note in the dash with the address of my friend (associating the car with an address on the block, in case anyone on the block got suspicious).
•   For short duration trips (where the cost savings of street parking are more limited), if driving a luxury vehicle, for higher peace of mind; the other alternatives might be more attractive.


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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #280 on: January 15, 2020, 12:43:51 PM »
Interesting I see uber/Lyft is more expensive from the ohel to JFK then valley stream/north woodmere.. anyone else

Is there free parking without times of no parking there?
It makes sense bec it's a similar distance and valley stream is Nassau county rates
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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #281 on: January 15, 2020, 06:22:33 PM »
Interesting I see uber/Lyft is more expensive from the ohel to JFK then valley stream/north woodmere.. anyone else
Valley Stream to jfk is usually 18 - 20 for me. What is it for ohel?

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #282 on: January 15, 2020, 06:28:55 PM »
Valley Stream to jfk is usually 18 - 20 for me. What is it for ohel?
Just checking Google maps
Valley Stream - Terminal 8, 17 minutes
Ohel - Terminal 8, 13 minutes
But both uber and Lyft are much cheaper when going from Valley Stream!!!


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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #283 on: January 15, 2020, 06:33:54 PM »
Just checking Google maps
Valley Stream - Terminal 8, 17 minutes
Ohel - Terminal 8, 13 minutes
But both uber and Lyft are much cheaper when going from Valley Stream!!!



Nassau county rates are huge difference. Whenever I'm at the border (doughty Blvd) I make sure to be on the Nassau side and saves tons of money.

The question remains if you can leave your car there for two weeks no problem
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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #284 on: January 15, 2020, 06:35:23 PM »
Just checking Google maps
Valley Stream - Terminal 8, 17 minutes
Ohel - Terminal 8, 13 minutes
But both uber and Lyft are much cheaper when going from Valley Stream!!!
You don't have to go that far. Rosedale in Queens is cheaper and has parking options.

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #285 on: January 15, 2020, 06:36:03 PM »
Nassau county rates are huge difference. Whenever I'm at the border (doughty Blvd) I make sure to be on the Nassau side and saves tons of money.

The question remains if you can leave your car there for two weeks no problem
I'm surprised it was never mentioned before..
Glad I know now.
I think it's the same risk to park near the ohel then in Valley Stream.

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #286 on: February 06, 2020, 12:31:44 PM »
Whats the best option for street parking near JFK tonight till Monday. Don't have a lot of time to look for parking

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #287 on: February 06, 2020, 01:06:04 PM »
Whats the best option for street parking near JFK tonight till Monday. Don't have a lot of time to look for parking
133-98 150th St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436
alternate side is Thursday midnight to 3am on one side and the other side Friday midnight to 3am

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #288 on: February 06, 2020, 01:14:35 PM »
133-98 150th St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436
alternate side is Thursday midnight to 3am on one side and the other side Friday midnight to 3am
So unless I have somene that can move my car.....it wont work

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #289 on: February 06, 2020, 01:25:53 PM »
Whats the best option for street parking near JFK tonight till Monday. Don't have a lot of time to look for parking
Checked the other day 886 Flanders Drive  dosnt have any Alt side signs 10 minutes to JFK

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #290 on: February 06, 2020, 01:31:13 PM »
So unless I have somene that can move my car.....it wont work
If I understand correctly Thursday midnight was last night.

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #291 on: February 06, 2020, 01:56:01 PM »
If I understand correctly Thursday midnight was last night.
Oops my bad

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #292 on: February 06, 2020, 09:24:26 PM »
133-98 150th St, South Ozone Park, NY 11436
alternate side is Thursday midnight to 3am on one side and the other side Friday midnight to 3am

Worked like a charm!
Found plenty of parking took five- ten min to airport
Uber cost 6.75

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #293 on: February 10, 2020, 01:31:05 PM »
Any address that don't have alternate parking ?
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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #294 on: August 05, 2020, 12:41:49 PM »
Whats the best option for street parking near JFK tonight till Sunday?

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #295 on: August 05, 2020, 12:55:15 PM »
Whats the best option for street parking near JFK tonight till Sunday?
Any place that doesn't have ASP on Thursday through Sunday.

Use this to search in advance. And remember that if there's more than 1 day listed on a sign, only the latest day in the week is in effect.
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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #296 on: August 05, 2020, 01:18:44 PM »
Any address that don't have alternate parking ?
886 Flanders Drive (random address on that street)
Whats the best option for street parking near JFK tonight till Sunday?

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #297 on: August 05, 2020, 05:53:25 PM »
886 Flanders Drive (random address on that street)

Would you recommend this address for 10 days?

133-40 133rd St, Jamaica, NY 11420

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #298 on: August 05, 2020, 06:00:10 PM »
Would you recommend this address for 10 days?

133-40 133rd St, Jamaica, NY 11420
Its definitely closer.
I dont know the neighborhood
Flanders drive is in a nicer neighborhood IMO
Taking a uber won't be a real difference

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Re: Parking at JFK
« Reply #299 on: August 05, 2020, 06:55:19 PM »
Would you recommend this address for 10 days?

133-40 133rd St, Jamaica, NY 11420

I've parked in that area, though I don't think it was for 10 days.

Flanders Avenue mentioned elsewhere is in Valley Stream. That's not in NYC, so I don't know what parking rules are there. Many suburbs do not allow overnight on-street parking. I don't know about Valley Stream.
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