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.

Where to Eat in Montauk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Muse at the end (41 S Euclid Avenue) and Showfish (32 Star Island Road) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Scarpetta Beach (290 Old Montauk Highway) and Bird on the Roof (47 S Elmwood Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Montauk.

When to visit Montauk

Montauk in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montauk in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
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 100 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Montauk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Montauk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 km from Montauk. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Montauk, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 100 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Montauk departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 55m.

Car

Another option to get to Montauk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 174 km from Montauk. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Montauk

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,610 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,801 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,593 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,610 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (783 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (775 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (467 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,325 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montauk

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Daunts Albatross Motel and Haven Montauk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montauk

Most booked hotels in Montauk

Montauk Manor
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1772 reviews)
$181+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1025 reviews)
$124+
Marram
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 181 reviews)
$378+
Montauk Blue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1249 reviews)
$187+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 504 reviews)
$133+
The Montauk Soundview
3 stars
Excellent (8, 361 reviews)
$202+

Renting a car in Montauk

Renting a car in Montauk costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 64% cheaper than airport locations in Montauk.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.

Renting a car in Montauk costs $49 per day, on average, or $99 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 64% cheaper than airport locations in Montauk.

Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99.