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
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″.
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 Knoxville and takes around 1h 50m.
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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Islip
Where to stay in popular areas of Islip
Most booked hotels in Islip
Renting a car in Islip
Renting a car in Islip costs $167 per day, on average, or $670 if you want to rent if for 4 days.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 52% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.