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 Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 36m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 145 km and will cost you around $15. From Binghamton, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 314 km.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 36m 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 Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Bus, OurBus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 145 km and will cost you around $15. From Binghamton, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 314 km.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (7,989 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,513 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,969 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,452 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,357 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,942 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,214 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,571 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,728 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,772 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,017 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,189 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,393 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,250 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,326 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,436 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 (8.5, 252 reviews)
$160+
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Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 599 reviews)
$144+
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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 310 reviews)
$135+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 930 reviews)
$121+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1851 reviews)
$83+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
2 stars
Okay (5, 1200 reviews)
$100+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $60 per day, on average, or $241 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 Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $60 per day, on average, or $241 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 Expedition or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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