Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Montauk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Montauk

With a population of 3,326, Montauk is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Montauk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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Where to Eat in Montauk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Showfish (32 Star Island Road) and La Fin Kitchen & Lounge (474 West Lake Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Tillie's (290 Old Montauk Hwy) and Scarpetta Beach (290 Old Montauk Highway) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Montauk.

When to visit Montauk

Montauk in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montauk in February
Estimated hotel price
$130
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Montauk in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Montauk, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Montauk

Plane

When flying to Montauk, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 62 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Montauk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Montauk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 miles from Montauk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Montauk, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 62 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Montauk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 50m.

Car

Another option to get to Montauk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 miles from Montauk. You’ll find branches of Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Montauk

ISPIslip Long Island
BDLHartford Bradley Intl
PVDProvidence-TFGreen

Airlines serving Montauk

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,245 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (3,287 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,317 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montauk

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Sole East Beach and Haven Montauk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montauk

Most booked hotels in Montauk

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Beachcomber Resort At Montauk
3 stars
Excellent (9.1, 379 reviews)
$259+
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Montauk Manor
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2425 reviews)
$193+
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Montauk Blue Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1408 reviews)
$197+
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Montauk Yacht Club
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 281 reviews)
$220+
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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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Renting a car in Montauk

Renting a car in Montauk costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Montauk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Montauk (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.

Renting a car in Montauk costs $80 per day, on average, or $161 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 8% cheaper than airport locations in Montauk.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Montauk (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.

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