JFK Parking
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is one of three major airports for the New York City metropolitan area alongside Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Laguardia Aiport (LGA).

It is the busiest airport of the three and is the major entry point for international flights to the United States. JFK airport is located in the borough Queens in the so-called Jamaica neighborhood, which takes a 30-40 minutes drive by car when started from Midtown Manhattan. There are six terminals at JFK airport: Terminal 1, 2, 4, 5, 7 and 8. (Terminal 3 and 6 got demolished)

JFK parking is possible with a lot of options for both on-site and off-site parking. When it comes to short term parking, there are enough possibilities right at the terminals.

The AirTrain JFK connects all terminals, parking facilities as well as NYC’s public transportation network at Jamaica and Howard Beach stations. The train is elevated and has two lines which are named after the before mentioned stations "Howard Beach" and "Jamaica".

The AirTrain is free to use, but when starting from either of the two stations mentioned above a ticket of $8 has to be paid.
JFK Parking Rates
There are five major parking lots and garages directly at terminals:

Blue - in front of Terminal 4
Yellow - in front of Terminal 5
Orange - in front of Terminal 7
Red - in front of Terminal 8
Green (Temoporarily closed) - in front of Terminal 1 and 2
Rates for the first half hour at Blue and Yellow Parking are 6$ and $4 for Orange and Red Parking. The airport recommends using Red Parking for people, who want to access Terminal 1 or 2, because Green Parking is closed.

Daily rates for the above mentioned lots are between $60-70 or $36-42 when prebooked.

Long term parking at the Economy or Long Term Parking Lot 9 is $29 and 20$, if booked in advance (must be at least 24 hours).

Long Term Parking Lot 9
This lot is located too far for a walk, but the AirTrain can bring passengers to terminals in a short time.

There is no cash payment at the airport lots.
JFK Long Term Parking
For JFK long term parking there are four options:

Parking at terminal garages (Blue, Yellow, Orange, Red) Advantage: highest convenience with direct access to terminals Disadvantage: highest daily rates between $60-70 or $36-42 when prebooked
Long Term Parking Lot 9 Advantage: lower daily rates for $29 as the drive-up rate and $20 when preebooked, there is AirTrain access. Disadvantage: it takes a little bit more time to take the AirTrain.
Federal Circle Station Lot (Prepaid Only) Advantage: lower daily rate for $20 and there is AirTrain access. Disadvantage: it takes a little bit more time to take the AirTrain and this lot is prepaid only.
Facilities of Parkobility Partners Advantage: lowest daily rates from $9.75. Some parking partners have free shuttles. Disadvantage: More time is needed to get from the facility with shuttle or Taxi/Uber.

JFK Short Term Parking
Parking directly in front of the terminals is no problem. Choose Blue Parking for Terminal 4, Yellow for Terminal 5, Orange for Terminal 7 and Red for Terminal 8 and currently Terminal 1 and 2, because the Green Parking lot is closed currently. If the parking facility for the preferred terminal is at full capacity, we recommend parking in another lot and use the AirTrain.

In the first three hours of staying Blue and Yellow Parking cost $6 per half hour. It will be $12 per half hour after three hours up until the 24-hour maximum. Orange and Red Parking have a $4 rate for each 30 minutes in the first three hours, after that $8.

There is also free parking at two Cell Phone Lots:

First lot is reachable from the Van Wyck Expressway
Second lot is reachable from the JFK Expressway
For drop-offs/pick-ups there is also a Kizz & Fly area, which is free to access and a good way to avoid some traffic.

The Kizz & Fly can be found next to AirTrain JFK Lefferts Boulevard Station
After dropping someone off, the AirTain makes sure travelers get to their desired terminal.