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
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star hotel
Queens in February
Estimated hotel price
$184
1 night at 3-star 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. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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.

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. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 3h 05m.

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.

Airports near Queens

TEBTeterboro
HPNWhite Plains Westchester County

Airlines serving Queens

Lufthansa
Good (8,230 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,571 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,196 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,060 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,481 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,547 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,248 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,645 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,655 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,159 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (949 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,972 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,205 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,529 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,467 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,593 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,380 reviews)
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Where to stay in Queens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include John Hotel and Queens Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Queens, with prices from $91 to $459 per night. St Albans is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Queens are about 36% 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 - Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia By IHG, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Flushing will cost you about $129 per night.

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 - Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia By IHG, Four Points by Sheraton Flushing and Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Flushing will cost you about $129 per night.
Most popular hotel in Queens by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Queens

Most booked hotels in Queens

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Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 6675 reviews)
$260+
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Park Terrace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2941 reviews)
$397+
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Carnegie Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3002 reviews)
$271+
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Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3868 reviews)
$277+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3159 reviews)
$108+
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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Queens Nyc/Jfk Airtrain
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 287 reviews)
$168+
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Renting a car in Queens

Renting a car in Queens costs $82 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Queens costs $82 per day, on average, or $247 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Avis 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 $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Volkswagen Passat or similar) are, on average, 58% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Queens

Pickup truck

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$60/day

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5 Adults, 5 Bags

$77/day

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