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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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Islip has to offer.

When to visit Islip

Islip in March
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in March
Estimated hotel price
$138
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, Frontier and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 34m 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 OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 153 km and will cost you around $34. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 241 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, Frontier and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 12m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 34m 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 OurBus, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 153 km and will cost you around $34. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

KLM
Good (1,424 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,598 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,545 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,069 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,798 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,035 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,677 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,428 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,056 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,500 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,485 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,316 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,590 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,076 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 887 reviews)
$105+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 828 reviews)
$114+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8, 904 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 555 reviews)
$122+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1762 reviews)
$79+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Okay (5, 1192 reviews)
$81+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $54 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Toyota Tacoma or similar) are, on average, 43% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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