Getting to and from Newark airport can be a challenge. Navigating public transport with luggage and children is a nightmare. Private cars, taxis, and Uber can be restrictively expensive. The most convenient way to get to Newark is to drive yourself there. Driving yourself means using Newark Airport long term parking. Knowing how to use long term airport parking can significantly reduce the stress involved in travel. Here is everything you need to know.
Why Use Newark Airport Long Term Parking?
Driving to Newark airport and using long term parking is almost always the most convenient way to travel to and from the airport. Depending on the duration of your trip you’ll be shocked to realize just how convenient it is.
When you park with E-Z Way parking getting to and from the airport becomes hassle-free. E-Z Way provides affordable, conveniently located, secure parking with fast check-in and great customer service.
The Cost
Most often the cost of long-term parking is what turns people away. E-Z Way parking offers an internet booking rate of $8.50 per day. Depending on the length of your trip, this makes driving the most affordable way of getting to the airport.
An Uber from New York Penn Station to Newark Airport costs between $120-130. At E-Z Way you will get 15 days of parking for that price. Other private car services are more expensive again.
A train from New York Penn Station costs $13 each way. If you are traveling as a family of 4, that becomes $104 for the round trip. That’s 12 days of parking at E-Z Way, and that is before you add in the cost of getting to your nearest train station. Plus the hassle of lugging your bags around on trains.
The Convenience
E-Z Way Parking is the most conveniently located long-term parking lot available at Newark Airport. Once you arrive you will be greeted by friendly staff who will offer full complimentary assistance with all your bags and you will be transported to the terminal by our complimentary shuttle.
E-Z Way Parking is open 24 hours a day. Meaning you will have no issues catching early flights or arriving home late.
How to Prepare Your Car for Long-Term Airport Parking
The second biggest concern travelers have with long-term airport parking is safety. E-Z Way long term parking takes extra measures to ensure your vehicle remains safe. High protective fences surround the lot. The lot is lit with heavy-duty lights during the night. and because we are a 24-hour-a-day service there is someone on-site at all times monitoring the parking lot. Of course overlapping cameras record any activity on the lot as well.
However, you will want to take your own measures to ensure your car is safe and ready for you when you return.
Remove Valuables From the Car
Even though our lot is incredibly secure it is always best to remove all valuables from the car. Did you know that thieves target cars with visible white phone cords? These cords are used to charge expensive devices such as phones, tablets, GPS systems, etc. Before you leave your car in the parking lot, remove all your white charging cords. This will reduce the chance of a thief targeting your car.
Do you keep important documents in your glove box? If so it is best to remove these as well. Especially documents with private information on them. It also goes without saying, but remove spare keys to your vehicle. Leaving spare keys in your car may be convenient for you, but it is also a convenience for a thief. They can access your trunk and also simply take your car.
Clean Your Car
The most obvious benefit of having a clean car is having a comfortable ride home. This is especially important with perishable products like food. Failing to remove these will mean you are welcomed home to some unpleasant smells.
But did you know that a tidy car adds another layer of security? Cluttered cars attract more attention, but a clean car tells onlookers that the car is secure and there is nothing to steal. If a potential thief can look into the car and see bags or other potential hiding places for valuables they are more inclined to break in. A clean car shows them there is nothing to take.
Check Your Tires
The last thing you want when returning home from a long flight is to have to deal with a flat in the parking lot. Fully inflate and check your tires before leaving your car in long-term airport parking. Even a small leak will result in a flat if left long enough. This is especially important in cold climates as cool air affects the air pressure of your tires.
Top Up the Fluids
You will thank yourself for thinking ahead when you return after a long flight. Filling up your gas before you leave your car in long-term airport parking saves you a trip to the gas station.
You should also add a fuel stabilizer when leaving your car for 30 days or more. This stops the gas tank from oxidizing. You will also need to check your oil and make sure the tank is full. Filling your windshield wiper fluid will also help wipe away any dust, debris, or snow when you return.
Park in a Covered Spot
If you can, secure a covered parking spot. This will protect your vehicle from the weather, including heavy rain, snowstorms, and beating sunlight. If you cannot secure a covered spot you can consider buying a car cover. You will have to pay a little extra for a weatherproof car cover, but this the added benefit of preventing anyone from seeing what is in your car.
Newark Airport Long-Term Parking
Using Newark Airport long-term parking is more often than not the best way to get to and from Newark Airport. Depending on the length of your trip and the amount of travelers utilizing long-term parking is more affordable than other means of getting to the airport. And once you know how to prepare your car for long-term airport parking you’ll find it much more convenient too. For more information about long-term parking at Newark Airport contact us today.