Ronkonkoma travel guide

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You're Going to Love Ronkonkoma

With a population of 19,082, Ronkonkoma is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Ronkonkoma deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ronkonkoma

Ronkonkoma in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ronkonkoma in January
Estimated hotel price
$124
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ronkonkoma

Plane

When flying to Ronkonkoma, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ronkonkoma departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ronkonkoma, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ronkonkoma to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ronkonkoma is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 km from Ronkonkoma. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ronkonkoma, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ronkonkoma takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Plane

When flying to Ronkonkoma, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 3 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ronkonkoma departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ronkonkoma, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Ronkonkoma to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Ronkonkoma is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 73 km from Ronkonkoma. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ronkonkoma, including Megabus, Greyhound and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ronkonkoma takes 169 km and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km.

Airports near Ronkonkoma

Airlines serving Ronkonkoma

Lufthansa
Good (4,699 reviews)
KLM
Good (847 reviews)
SWISS
Good (955 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,592 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,261 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,600 reviews)
Air France
Good (980 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,111 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,965 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,962 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (925 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (834 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Ronkonkoma

Most booked hotels in Ronkonkoma

Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1039 reviews)
$133+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ronkonkoma
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 164 reviews)
$206+
Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 442 reviews)
$154+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 501 reviews)
$150+
Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 200 reviews)
$170+
Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 301 reviews)
$177+

Renting a car in Ronkonkoma

Renting a car in Ronkonkoma costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ronkonkoma is the Budget branch at 150 Arrival Ave, which is 3 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ronkonkoma (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. The most frequently booked car type in Ronkonkoma is Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Ronkonkoma costs $81 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Budget and Avis are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Ronkonkoma is the Budget branch at 150 Arrival Ave, which is 3 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Ronkonkoma (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. The most frequently booked car type in Ronkonkoma is Luxury (Chrysler 300 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mitsubishi Mirage or similar) are, on average, 17% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.