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Where to eat
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.

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 San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 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 San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 miles.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,836 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,935 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,243 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,967 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 824 reviews)
$124+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 794 reviews)
$118+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.9, 823 reviews)
$164+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 506 reviews)
$154+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
2 stars
Good (6.4, 1608 reviews)
$112+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center
3 stars
Okay (4.9, 1174 reviews)
$96+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 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 Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $69 per day, on average, or $207 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 Compact (Jeep Compass or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Kia Sorento or similar) are, on average, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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