HONOLULU -- There's one less headache for anyone planning on flying anytime soon -- the Honolulu Airport is about to open new parking, which is good news for travelers this holiday season.

KITV's Catherine Cruz reported that workers tended to last minute touches for the new parking lot, which will open next Wednesday -- just in time for Veterans Day, as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas.

"This is a concept similar to mainlands airports where if you park further away form the airport you're charged less," State Transportation spokesman Scott Ishikawa said.

The economy lot will cost $5 per day, which is half the price it costs to stay in the parking structure.

"The best way to describe the location of this lot -- I'm near the entrance to Keehi Lagoon Beach Park and that's where it is directly across the street," Ishikawa said.

The lot will offer regular shuttle service since it's on the outskirts of the airport area, so travelers may want to be ready for extra travel time.

"We are going to have to eyeball it the first week and determine how quickly and how often the shuttle should come," Ishikawa said.

The lot used to be for airport employees, but they've been moved elsewhere, officials said.

While the lot isn't covered, it is fenced, and the state said it will have security with attendants and state sheriffs monitoring the area.

Jose Corpuz, a Wahiawa resident, said he travels to the Big Island and Kauai to see relatives. He said he's looking forward to parking in the new lot.

"I think it's going to be a lot easier -- not as congested as when you (went) straight to the airport and look for parking," Corpuz said.

Honolulu resident Jon Phongphlia, whose job often takes him the neighboring islands for a week at a time, said he is grateful for an alternative.

He said parking in the old structure was difficult.

"Sometimes you have to just park out here and walk -- that's about it," Phongphlia said.

The state said it hopes the cheap rates will entice travelers to give it a try.

"I would try it -- definitely," Phongphlia said.