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 February
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Islip in February
Estimated hotel price
$143
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 Asheville and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, 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 Asheville and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Islip

ISPIslip Long Island
FRGFarmingdale Republic Field

Airlines serving Islip

Lufthansa
Good (8,286 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,592 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,272 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,112 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,460 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,243 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (984 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,653 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,654 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,709 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,022 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,397 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,551 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,416 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,384 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,523 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,399 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Islip

Most booked hotels in Islip

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Courtyard by Marriott Long Island MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 301 reviews)
$162+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Islandia
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 945 reviews)
$115+
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Jake's 58 Hotel & Casino
3 stars
Good (7.5, 1000 reviews)
$125+
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Rodeway Inn MacArthur Airport
2 stars
Good (6.4, 690 reviews)
$95+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Islip - MacArthur Airport
3 stars
Good (6.3, 1962 reviews)
$93+
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Clarion Hotel & Conference Center Ronkonkoma Macarthur Airport
3 stars
Okay (5, 1110 reviews)
$89+
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Renting a car in Islip

Renting a car in Islip costs $214 per day, on average, or $858 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Islip costs $214 per day, on average, or $858 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Full-size (Jeep Grand Cherokee L or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 53% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Islip

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