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 Amylos (3319 Broadway), Truth Lounge Restaurant (2735 21st St) and Citrico Cafe (32-90 36th St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Luna Asian Bistro & Rooftop Lounge (3272 Steinway St) and Guantanamera - Forest Hills (110-80 Queens Blvd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, HUPO (10-07 50th Ave) and Paratha Wala Inc. (103-09 Metropolitan Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Queens.

When to visit Queens

Queens in February
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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 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Queens include Virgin Atlantic, Delta and EL AL. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 0h 56m 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 Queens is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 8 miles 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 120 miles and will cost you around $21. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Queens 7-11 - Jd Foods, located 5 miles from downtown Queens. Queens 92 St / Queens Center Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Plane

When flying to Queens, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 6 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Queens include Virgin Atlantic, Delta and EL AL. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 0h 56m 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 Queens is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 8 miles 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 OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 120 miles and will cost you around $21. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $48 for a journey of 145 miles. The most popular bus station is Queens 7-11 - Jd Foods, located 5 miles from downtown Queens. Queens 92 St / Queens Center Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.

Airports near Queens

TEBTeterboro
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County

Airlines serving Queens

KLM
Good (1,435 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,679 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,642 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,020 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,149 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,837 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,062 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,455 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,516 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,589 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (888 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,351 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,117 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,629 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,162 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,424 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
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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 70% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Long Island City - In Queens’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hyatt Place Long Island/New York City, Lic Hotel and Z NYC Hotel.

Flushing - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia By IHG, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Flushing is $80.

Long Island City - In Queens’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Hyatt Place Long Island/New York City, Lic Hotel and Z NYC Hotel.
Flushing - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia By IHG, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel. The average nightly price for a double room in Flushing is $80.
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Where to stay in popular areas of Queens

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Archer Hotel New York
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citizenM New York Bowery
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Excellent (8.7, 3360 reviews)
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Holland Hotel Free Parking Jersey City
2 stars
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Hotel 50 Bowery
4 stars
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$172+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2950 reviews)
$54+
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Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia By IHG
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, 301 reviews)
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Renting a car in Queens

Renting a car in Queens costs $84 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Queens costs $84 per day, on average, or $252 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, National and Enterprise Rent-A-Car 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 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Compact (Toyota Corolla 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, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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