Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) is a much smaller airport than Bradley or LaGuardia, which means parking works differently here. The main decision is not just which lot is cheapest. It is whether you reserved early enough to avoid arriving on a weekend or holiday and finding limited inventory. HVN currently offers on-site Lots A, B, and C, plus overflow parking at the Long Wharf Garage when on-site capacity is constrained.
For most travelers, the best move is simple: reserve first, then choose the lot based on trip length. Lot A is the shortest walk, Lot B is the middle-ground choice, and Lot C is the lowest-cost on-site option. If all on-site inventory is gone, Long Wharf Park & Ride is the main overflow backup.
| Option | Drive-Up | Reserve From | Best For | Main Tradeoff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot A | $39/day | $35/day | Short trips, fastest walk | Highest price, fills first |
| Lot B | $29/day | $25/day | Balanced price and convenience | Longer walk than Lot A |
| Lot C | $23/day | $20/day | Longer trips and lowest on-site cost | Shuttle dependency |
| Long Wharf Garage | $17/day plus taxes and fees | Reservation required | Overflow weekends and sold-out dates | Not 24-hour shuttle service |
Parking rates at HVN are subject to 6.35% Connecticut sales tax. Reserved rates are also subject to a reservation fee of 10%, capped at $10. The first 30 minutes are free for short pick-up and drop-off use.
Lot A is the closest option and is listed as a 1-minute walk to the front door. It makes the most sense for 1- to 2-day trips where saving time matters more than daily cost.
Lot B is listed as a 3-minute walk to the terminal. It is the best middle option if you want a lower rate than Lot A without depending on the Lot C shuttle.
Lot C is listed as an 8-minute walk to the terminal and includes a free ADA shuttle. This is the best on-site value for longer trips, but you should leave extra time because shuttle timing is not fixed like it is at larger airports.
If you are parking during a holiday week, school break, or a busy leisure weekend, the main rule is this: reserve first. HVN and ParkHVN both warn that parking is limited and often sells out a few days in advance of weekends and holidays.
Lot C is the lowest-cost on-site option, but the shuttle is the main operational detail travelers miss. If you are waiting more than 10 minutes, HVN directs travelers to call 203-466-8833 for assistance. That number is also the main parking help line for general parking questions.
For planning purposes, give yourself extra buffer if you choose Lot C. At a small airport like Tweed, even a short shuttle delay matters more than it would at a large hub with continuous bus loops.
When on-site parking is full, HVN directs travelers to the Long Wharf Garage at 585 Long Wharf Drive, New Haven, CT. The overflow option is reservation-based and currently posted at $17/day plus taxes and fees.
This matters because Long Wharf is not a round-the-clock parking product. If your timing is outside the posted shuttle window, you need to plan that transfer carefully instead of assuming standard airport-lot service.
| Trip Length | Lot A Drive-Up | Lot C Reserved | Long Wharf |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 days | $78 | $40 | $34 |
| 5 days | $195 | $100 | $85 |
| 7 days | $273 | $140 | $119 |
| 10 days | $390 | $200 | $170 |
These totals exclude Connecticut sales tax and reservation fees, but they show the real pattern: Lot C reserved is the lowest-cost on-site option for longer trips, while Long Wharf becomes the cheapest alternative if it is running for your travel dates.
HVN is not a typical regional airport in how parking fills up. Avelo is the dominant carrier here, accounting for about 88.24% of passengers in 2025, while Breeze accounted for about 11.76%. Avelo has also described New Haven as its largest base, with nearly 300 crewmembers and 27 nonstop destinations.
That matters because HVN parking demand is heavily tied to Avelo's leisure schedule rather than a traditional hub structure. Florida-heavy departure banks, holiday travel, and weekend leisure peaks can push on-site inventory down quickly. If you are flying on a peak weekend, reserve early instead of assuming small-airport parking will be easy on arrival.
If you live in or near downtown New Haven, another fallback is the Union Station Garage at 40 Union Avenue. Its current daily max is $20, and the garage operates 24 hours. It also offers EV charging and a 6'8" clearance.
This is not a direct HVN parking product, so it adds a transfer. But for some downtown travelers, it can be a workable alternative when on-site HVN inventory is tight or when Long Wharf does not fit the trip.
Avelo recommends arriving at least 90 minutes before departure. Avelo also states that checked bags must be tendered by 40 minutes before departure. HVN separately advises that checked bags must be tagged 45 minutes before departure. If you are parking in Lot C or using Long Wharf, add extra transfer time on top of those airline and airport cutoffs.
HVN's long-term parking picture is tied to the airport's expansion plan. Current official airport materials describe a new 84,000-square-foot East Terminal and runway extension project. The airport has published that the project includes expanded parking for up to 4,000 vehicles as part of the broader redevelopment concept.
As of 2026, the east terminal project is still moving through approvals and planning. HVN has also published that the existing west terminal access would remain for 450 employee and rental-car parking spaces under the current framework. For travelers, the practical takeaway is simple: lot configurations and traffic flow could change as the project advances, so current lot maps may not stay static forever.
Tweed-New Haven Airport is located at 155 Burr Street, New Haven, CT 06512. The airport is owned by the City of New Haven and operated under the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority by Avports. Its main commercial runway, Runway 02/20, measures 5,600 by 150 feet.
Lot A is $39/day drive-up and from $35/day reserved. Lot B is $29/day drive-up and from $25/day reserved. Lot C is $23/day drive-up and from $20/day reserved. Long Wharf Garage is posted from $17/day plus taxes and fees.
Yes. The first 30 minutes are free in HVN parking lots for short pick-up and drop-off use. There is no long-term free parking option.
HVN directs overflow traffic to Long Wharf Garage. Reservations are required, and the overflow product runs on posted operating dates and hours.
If you have been waiting more than 10 minutes, call 203-466-8833 for parking assistance.
HVN is owned by the City of New Haven, overseen by the Tweed-New Haven Airport Authority, and operated day-to-day by Avports.
Use the official airport parking information above for current rates, then check back here as we expand live inventory coverage.
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