Introduction
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. Queens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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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 6 miles 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 San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queens, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 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 American Airlines, Air France and Aeromexico. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from San Francisco and takes around 5h 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 37m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queens, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 70 miles and will cost you around $26. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 80 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
NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Queens

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
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Where to stay in Queens

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Paris Suites Hotel and Best Western Queens Gold Coast. 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 17% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Flushing - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Sky Hotel Flushing/Laguardia Airport, Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia and Four Points by Sheraton Flushing. The average nightly price for a double room in Flushing is $124.

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 $160 per night.

Flushing - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Sky Hotel Flushing/Laguardia Airport, Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia and Four Points by Sheraton Flushing. The average nightly price for a double room in Flushing is $124.
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 $160 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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Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 12643 reviews)
$158+
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Boro Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 1957 reviews)
$226+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 2778 reviews)
$75+
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Fairfield Inn By Marriott Jfk Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2270 reviews)
$206+
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Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.8, 7931 reviews)
$254+
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Laguardia Plaza Hotel
4 stars
Good (7.8, 2584 reviews)
$181+
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Renting a car in Queens

Renting a car in Queens costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 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 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Queens costs $64 per day, on average, or $128 if you want to rent if for 2 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 4 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Queens is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are, on average, 57% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Queens

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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