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 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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Iselin takes 0h 17m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 00m 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 Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 100 miles and will cost you around $19. From Boston, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 230 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Iselin takes 0h 17m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 00m 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 Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 100 miles and will cost you around $19. From Boston, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 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, 882 reviews)
$115+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 893 reviews)
$142+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 825 reviews)
$121+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 549 reviews)
$133+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1746 reviews)
$81+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
2 stars
Okay (5, 1191 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $59 per day, on average, or $178 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 (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are, on average, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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