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

Islip travel guide

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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
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in January
Estimated hotel price
$148
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. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 08m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Islip, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 08m.

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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (8,066 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,054 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,406 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,410 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,971 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,607 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,848 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (936 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,200 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,453 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,281 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 252 reviews)
$183+
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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 311 reviews)
$180+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 932 reviews)
$163+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.7, 955 reviews)
$148+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1852 reviews)
$119+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
2 stars
Okay (5.1, 1182 reviews)
$97+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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