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 12 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Asheville and takes around 1h 40m.

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.

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 Asheville and takes around 1h 40m.

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.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

KLM
Good (1,599 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,295 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,279 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,466 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,118 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,228 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,714 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,648 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,699 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,698 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,485 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,029 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,543 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,411 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (322 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 296 reviews)
$164+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 939 reviews)
$126+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1004 reviews)
$126+
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Rodeway Inn MacArthur Airport
2 stars
Good (6.5, 714 reviews)
$96+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1978 reviews)
$89+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
3 stars
Okay (5, 1105 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $201 per day, on average, or $804 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $201 per day, on average, or $804 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 41% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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