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

Queens travel guide

Queens Tourism | Queens Guide

You're Going to Love Queens

With a population of 2.27 million, Queens is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Queens has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Queens

Astoria is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Queens. These include popular favorites such as That Place | Omakase (35-07 Broadway), El Mero Mero (3557 38th St) and Sushi By Bou Astoria (41-17 Broadway). If you’re looking for affordable options, London Lennies (63-88 Woodhaven Blvd) and Casa Enrique (5-48 49th Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chez Olivia (29-11 23rd Ave) and HUPO (10-07 50th Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Queens.

When to visit Queens

Queens in February
Estimated package price
$380
2 travelers
Flight to Queens
3 nights at hotel
Queens in February
Estimated package price
$380
2 travelers
Flight to Queens
3 nights at hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queens in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Queens, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.

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How to Get to Queens

Plane

When flying to Queens, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Queens include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Queens is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 km from Queens. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queens, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 129 km and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Queens 7-11 - Jd Foods, located 8 km from downtown Queens. Queens 92 St / Queens Center Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Queens, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 10 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Queens include American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 38m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Queens is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 13 km from Queens. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queens, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 129 km and will cost you around $19. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 241 km. The most popular bus station is Queens 7-11 - Jd Foods, located 8 km from downtown Queens. Queens 92 St / Queens Center Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 3 km from the city center.

Airports near Queens

TEBTeterboro
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County

Airlines serving Queens

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Queens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Travelodge by Wyndham Ozone Park and Lic Plaza Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Queens, with prices from $27 to $864 per night. St Albans is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Queens are about 22% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Flushing - In Queens’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel.

Long Island City - Hyatt Place Long Island/New York City, Lic Hotel and Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Long Island City will cost you about $166 per night.

Flushing - In Queens’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel.
Long Island City - Hyatt Place Long Island/New York City, Lic Hotel and Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Long Island City will cost you about $166 per night.
Most popular hotel in Queens by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Queens

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Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13269 reviews)
$185+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2904 reviews)
$209+
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Jfk Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2401 reviews)
$236+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2655 reviews)
$212+
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Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
4 stars
Good (7.8, 3172 reviews)
$229+
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THE NEW YORKER HOTEL BY LOTTE HOTELS
4 stars
Good (7.7, 8872 reviews)
$243+
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Renting a car in Queens

Renting a car in Queens costs $85 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 3 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Queens is the Ace branch at 2261 94th Street, which is 7 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Queens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 300 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Queens costs $85 per day, on average, or $256 if you want to rent if for 3 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Queens is the Ace branch at 2261 94th Street, which is 7 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Queens (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Chrysler 300 or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$45/day

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