Hourly rates start here for JFK Terminal 1 and 2
Green Garage sits directly across from Terminals 1 and 2 at JFK and is signed as the short‑term option. It’s inside the main airport road loop, so you’re a 2–5 minute walk from most check‑in counters once you park. This is the place you use for pick‑ups, drop‑offs, or quick day trips, not week‑long stays.
Parking here is on an hourly and daily tariff, with the Port Authority typically pricing it higher than the long‑term lot to discourage overnight marathons. Green Garage is structured, so your car stays under cover on every level, and you skip the shuttle entirely for both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. If you’re dropping bags at Terminal 1, count on about 200–300 yards of walking, depending on where you find a space.
The garage is clearly signed as “Green Garage – Short Term Parking” on airport approach roads, and the color‑coding matches the maps the Port Authority publishes for JFK. This is on the same circulation loop as Terminals 4, 5, 7, and 8, but it is specifically marked for Terminals 1 and 2, so don’t follow signs for the Blue or Yellow garages unless you actually need those terminals.
You clear the pay booths on exit, not entry, and standard credit cards and contactless payments are accepted at the Green Garage exits. Prices change, but the pattern is consistent: short hops of 1–3 hours are reasonable, and past the 24‑hour mark you’re well into “should’ve used long‑term” territory. Always check the current Port Authority rate table before committing to more than a single day here.
Practical tip: On busy holiday weekends, drive straight to upper levels 4 or 5 first; at Green Garage those decks often have open spaces while levels 1–2 back up with Terminal 1 and 2 pick‑ups.