Queens travel guide
Queens Tourism | Queens Guide
You're Going to Love Queens
With a population of 2.27 million, Queens is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Queens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Queens
Astoria is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Queens. These include popular favorites such as Truth Lounge Restaurant (2735 21st St), Aliada Restaurant (29-19 Broadway) and El Mero Mero (3557 38th St). If you’re looking for affordable options, London Lennies (63-88 Woodhaven Blvd) and Casa Enrique (5-48 49th Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, HUPO (10-07 50th Ave) and Cornicello (25-22 Astoria Blvd #2F) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Queens.
Most popular restaurants in Queens
When to visit Queens
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queens in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Queens, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Queens
Plane
When flying to Queens, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 10 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Charlotte and takes around 1h 48m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $10 for a 1h 48m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Queens is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 km from Queens. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queens, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 177 km and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 435 km. The most popular bus station is Queens 7-11 - Jd Foods, located 8 km from downtown Queens. Queens 92 St / Queens Center Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.
Airports near Queens
Airlines serving Queens
Where to stay in Queens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sky Hotel Flushing/Laguardia Airport and Astoria Delancy Inn & Suites. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Queens, with prices from $27 to $934 per night. St Albans is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Queens are about 5% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Flushing - In Queens’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Four Points by Sheraton Flushing, Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel.
Jamaica - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as AirTrain Plaza Hotel JFK Airport, Hillside Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Jamaica - JFK Airtrain - Nyc. The average nightly price for a double room in Jamaica is $146.
Long Island City - Hyatt Place Long Island/New York City, Lic Hotel and Wyndham Garden Long Island City have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Long Island City will cost you about $168 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Queens
Most booked hotels in Queens
Renting a car in Queens
Renting a car in Queens costs $62 per day, on average, or $123 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Economy Rent a Car are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Queens is the Ace branch at 2261 94th Street, which is 7 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Queens (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 Queens is Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini rental cars (Smart Fortwo or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Queens
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$29/day
Full-size
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$38/day