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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Islip travel guide

Islip Tourism | Islip Guide

You're Going to Love Islip

With a population of 18,689, Islip is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Islip has to offer.

When to visit Islip

Islip in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in January
Estimated hotel price
$125
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Islip in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °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 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Islip, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.

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How to Get to Islip

Plane

When flying to Islip, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Islip include JetBlue, Breeze Airways and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Islip is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 66 km from Islip. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Islip takes 153 km and will cost you around $16. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Islip, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Islip include JetBlue, Breeze Airways and Frontier. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 25m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 13m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Islip is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 66 km from Islip. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Peter Pan Bus Lines, OurBus and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Islip takes 153 km and will cost you around $16. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,659 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,014 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,830 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,059 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,118 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,698 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,447 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (884 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,339 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,109 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,630 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,340 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,156 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,421 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,560 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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The Ocean Bay House
3 stars
Excellent (9.2, 95 reviews)
$379+
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Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 895 reviews)
$100+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 243 reviews)
$162+
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Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 590 reviews)
$114+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1787 reviews)
$77+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
2 stars
Okay (5, 1195 reviews)
$79+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Islip (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $59 per day, on average, or $237 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.26 per gallon in Islip (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.07 and $52.09. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Honda Accord or similar) are, on average, 45% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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