East Hampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Hampton

With a population of 1.083, East Hampton is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. East Hampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in East Hampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm East Hampton (94 Main St.) and Highway Restaurant and Bar (290 Montauk Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit East Hampton

East Hampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Hampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to East Hampton

Plane

When flying to East Hampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 79 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to East Hampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 153 km from East Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to East Hampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 79 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to East Hampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 153 km from East Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,696 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,593 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,587 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,110 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,431 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,969 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,964 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,584 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,359 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (760 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (770 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (485 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,322 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (973 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $495 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,052 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of East Hampton

Most booked hotels in East Hampton

The Baker House 1650
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, 36 reviews)
$784+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1039 reviews)
$133+
East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 211 reviews)
$388+
Windward Shores Ocean Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 169 reviews)
$297+
Mill House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 56 reviews)
$543+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 501 reviews)
$150+

Renting a car in East Hampton

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in East Hampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in East Hampton, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 16% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in East Hampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. Intermediate (GMC Terrain or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in East Hampton, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.