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 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

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.

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 Orlando and takes around 2h 37m.

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.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (8,025 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,522 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,004 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,955 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,219 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,591 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,747 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (920 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,727 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,573 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,083 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (409 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,344 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,441 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,259 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 599 reviews)
$163+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 931 reviews)
$111+
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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 310 reviews)
$156+
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Hilton Garden Inn Islip/MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (7.7, 565 reviews)
$118+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.4, 1852 reviews)
$76+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
2 stars
Okay (5, 1198 reviews)
$98+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islip, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Islip costs $61 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.81 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 $57.69 and $76.92. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Islip, while also 40% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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