Long Beach travel guide

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You're Going to Love Long Beach

With a population of 33,275, Long Beach is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Long Beach deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Long Beach

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Ugly Duckling (906 W Beech St) and Sangria Tapas & Wine (157 East Park Ave.) are great picks.

When to visit Long Beach

Long Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel
Long Beach in April
Estimated hotel price
$179
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Long Beach

Plane

When flying to Long Beach, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Long Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Long Beach. The train journey from Long Beach to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m 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 Long Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 miles from Long Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Beach, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Beach takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Plane

When flying to Long Beach, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Long Beach departs from Chicago and takes around 1h 57m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Long Beach. The train journey from Long Beach to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m 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 Long Beach is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 21 miles from Long Beach. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Long Beach, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Long Beach takes 105 miles and will cost you around $6. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $12 for a journey of 275 miles.

Airports near Long Beach

Airlines serving Long Beach

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 Long Beach

Most booked hotels in Long Beach

Hampton Inn & Suites Rockville Centre
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 317 reviews)
$299+
Rockville Centre Hotel
2 stars
Good (7.5, 328 reviews)
$362+
Best Western Mill River Manor
3 stars
Good (7.3, 519 reviews)
$230+
Five Towns Inn - Jfk Airport
2 stars
Good (7.2, 2806 reviews)
$300+
Allegria Hotel
4 stars
Good (7, 1164 reviews)
$353+
Ramada by Wyndham Rockville Centre
2 stars
Good (6.3, 1089 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in Long Beach

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Long Beach (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 Long Beach is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Long Beach (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 Long Beach is Compact (Buick Encore or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 59% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.