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, Highway Restaurant and Bar (290 Montauk Hwy) and Nick & Toni's East Hampton (136 North Main Street) 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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Ace 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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,609 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,530 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (776 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,346 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (460 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (957 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $435 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $770 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 (9.4, 37 reviews)
$525+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1029 reviews)
$127+
East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 205 reviews)
$222+
Windward Shores Ocean Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 173 reviews)
$186+
Mill House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 54 reviews)
$460+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Islandia
2 stars
Good (7.9, 538 reviews)
$144+

Renting a car in East Hampton

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 8% 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 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $73 per day, on average, or $146 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 8% 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 66% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in East Hampton

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