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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
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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.

Where to Eat in Islip

If you’re looking for affordable options, Tellers: An American Chophouse (605 Main Street) and Americano Pie Bar (517 Main St) are great picks.

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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles.

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 Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 80 miles and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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 (8.6, 871 reviews)
$116+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 823 reviews)
$141+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Good (7.9, 892 reviews)
$142+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 541 reviews)
$146+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1714 reviews)
$106+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Okay (5, 1191 reviews)
$105+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islip, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Islip costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. Compact (Hyundai Accent or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islip, while also 54% cheaper than other types, on average.

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