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 January
Estimated hotel price
$148
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in January
Estimated hotel price
$148
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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (8,166 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,551 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,128 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,019 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,490 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,629 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (950 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,047 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,739 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,639 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,908 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,213 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,427 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,499 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,433 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 936 reviews)
$155+
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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 322 reviews)
$142+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.6, 969 reviews)
$153+
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Rodeway Inn MacArthur Airport
2 stars
Good (6.6, 668 reviews)
$91+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1890 reviews)
$107+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
3 stars
Okay (5.1, 1158 reviews)
$88+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islip, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Islip costs $60 per day, on average, or $239 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.35 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 $52.24 and $69.65. Full-size (Ford Explorer or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islip, while also 46% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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