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 February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Islip is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 41 miles 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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Islip is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 41 miles 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 (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,227 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,077 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,464 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,591 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,251 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,662 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (965 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,232 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,532 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,489 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,606 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,377 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, 267 reviews)
$159+
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Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 603 reviews)
$125+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 945 reviews)
$129+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.6, 992 reviews)
$129+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1938 reviews)
$92+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
3 stars
Okay (5, 1127 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $59 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $59 per day, on average, or $235 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.50 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 $54.06 and $72.07. 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 Intermediate rental cars (Ford Fusion or similar) are, on average, 55% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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