Opposed to the crowds, long lines, lengthy walks and traffic congestion encountered at other airports frequented by Connecticut and New York-based travelers, Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN) offers a smooth and simple alternative hometown airport experience. Yet while HVN’s adjacency to multiple major highways and commuter railways make it Connecticut’s most convenient and easily accessible airport, Tweed New Haven parking presents challenges that can throw a wrench into your travel plans.
The Tweed New Haven Parking Crunch
Located four miles from downtown New Haven in the middle of surrounding residential areas, the airport is convenient to all 15 towns that make up Greater New Haven. And with Avelo New Haven expanding its service areas, the airport has greatly increased its daily flight schedule in a relatively short amount of time. However, with the upside of offering more flights, there’s also a domino effect – more services, more travelers, and the need for more onsite parking.
The big surge in travelers has caused a parking crunch. While the city is trying to address the challenges, neighbors adjacent to the airport are skeptical of future planning. Most recently the city offered up $10/day parking at Union Station where travelers can grab an airport shuttle and take a 10-minute ride to the terminal. However, for business travelers where each minute of the day warrants productivity, or for personal travel where leisure and smooth travel are required, the Union Station option adds an additional level of complexity to your travel day, one you may wish to avoid.
Tweed New Haven Parking Options
HVN Airport Parking offers approximately 900 spaces between its three lots. Needless to say, there are limited parking spots available, and so it is crucial to plan ahead and reserve your spot at https://parkhvn.com/.
According to the websitereserved parking rates differ from drive-up parking rates. Customers that reserve a parking space are responsible for the fee specified when booking and not the rates posted at lot entry. Travelers can cancel up to 24 hours before the reserved entry time for a full refund to their original form of payment. There is an “Overstay Rate” of $35 per day for Lot A, $25 per day for Lot B and $19 per day for Lot C that will apply if exiting past the reserved exit time. The HVN parking website allows you to not only reserve a parking spot, but it also shows you in real time how many parking spaces are currently available.
If you’re heading to the airport without a parking reservation, below are the current prices for onsite parking as of August 2023:
LOT A
$5/hour* / $29/day*
1 minute walk to front door
Lot offers both drive-up parking and limited reserved parking through HVN Reserve
LOT B
$4/hour* / $23/day*
3 minute walk to front door
Lot offers both drive-up parking and limited reserved parking through HVN Reserve
LOT C
$3/hour* / $18/day*
8 minute walk to the Terminal
Lot offers both drive-up parking and limited reserved parking through HVN Reserve
Free ADA shuttle
Skipping the Parking Crunch
If you want to avoid the parking challenges all together, taking a private car service to Tweed New Haven can offer several advantages over parking your own car, depending on your circumstances and priorities:
- Time Saving Convenience: Airport car services provide door-to-door service, picking you up from your location and dropping you off directly at the terminal. This eliminates the need to find parking, walk to the terminal and deal with shuttle buses, and in the worst case, dealing with delays due to limited parking availability.
- Stress Reduction: Traveling can be stressful, especially when it’s for business, and finding parking or worrying about the security of your parked car can add more stress. With a private car service, you can relax and focus on having a productive journey without these concerns.
- Cost-Efficiency: Depending on the duration of your trip, parking fees at Tweed New Haven can accumulate quickly. You might think a private car service seems more expensive upfront, but when you factor in the cost of parking and potential associated expenses, the difference may not be as significant as you think, and in many cases, a private car service may actually be less. We recommend you get an airport car service quote before making a decision.
- Professional Drivers: Private car services employ professional drivers who are experienced, licensed, and knowledgeable about the best routes to and from the New Haven airport. This level of professionalism and knowledge ensures a smoother, more efficient and more productive journey, especially when it comes to navigating high traffic times and areas.
- Comfort and Space: Private car services with a modern fleet provide more comfortable and spacious vehicles, which can be especially beneficial if you’re traveling with a group, carrying a lot of luggage or need to have a productive work environment while traveling by car.
- Reliability: Airport car services can be booked in advance, so you have a confirmed ride at your desired time. This eliminates the uncertainty of finding a parking spot, especially during peak travel times. Also, with services backed by 24-hour operations, chauffeurs are assisted with providing the worry-free, on-time ground transportation service you deserve.
Avoid the Challenges of Parking at Tweed New Haven Airport
Once you booked your air travel through Tweed New Haven, contact Teddy’s Connecticut private car service for the most reliable, productive, and stress free way to get to and from the airport.
Teddy’s Airport Car Service is located in Norwalk and Hartford Connecticut and provides airport transportation services for Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Wilton and beyond. Our chauffeured private car destinations include JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Airport, Bradley, Tweed, Logan, Westchester Airport and Private Jet Airports throughout the region.
