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 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ronkonkoma departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ronkonkoma, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ronkonkoma to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m 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 45 miles 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ronkonkoma takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.

Plane

When flying to Ronkonkoma, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 2 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Ronkonkoma departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Ronkonkoma, followed by Acela. The train journey from Ronkonkoma to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m 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 45 miles 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, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Ronkonkoma takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Ronkonkoma

Airlines serving Ronkonkoma

Lufthansa
Good (4,697 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
SWISS
Good (954 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,586 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,598 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,269 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (491 reviews)
Air France
Good (981 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,599 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,116 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,957 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,437 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,935 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (224 reviews)
Finnair
Good (863 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,170 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (820 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,725 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, 1040 reviews)
$134+
Homewood Suites by Hilton Ronkonkoma
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 164 reviews)
$205+
Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 441 reviews)
$152+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 501 reviews)
$143+
Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 199 reviews)
$166+
Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 302 reviews)
$178+

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 2 miles 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 66% 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 2 miles 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 Compact (Toyota RAV4 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.