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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 March
Estimated hotel price
$149
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in March
Estimated hotel price
$149
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Islip include JetBlue, Breeze Airways and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 03m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Islip takes 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Islip, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 12 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Islip include JetBlue, Breeze Airways and Southwest. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 1h 03m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Islip takes 153 km and will cost you around $17. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

KLM
Good (1,441 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,731 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,689 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,075 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,193 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,855 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,091 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,176 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,720 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,523 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,479 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (894 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,635 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,655 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,373 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,139 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,351 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,174 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 247 reviews)
$160+
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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island Islip/Courthouse Complex
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 301 reviews)
$153+
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Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island By IHG
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 593 reviews)
$142+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 911 reviews)
$111+
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Jake's 58 Casino Hotel - Adults Only
3 stars
Good (7.8, 896 reviews)
$124+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.2, 1809 reviews)
$77+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $71 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

Renting a car in Islip costs $71 per day, on average, or $285 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27.

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