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 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Iselin takes 0h 17m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 00m 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 Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Queens takes 90 miles and will cost you around $41. From Boston, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 230 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Iselin takes 0h 17m and costs around $6 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Trenton, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 00m 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 Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Queens takes 90 miles and will cost you around $41. From Boston, the ticket costs about $34 for a journey of 230 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 (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,555 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,004 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,496 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,034 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,778 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,002 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (864 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,408 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,560 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,242 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,053 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 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 50% 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 Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.

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 $94 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 Ravel Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham.
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 $94 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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Tempo by Hilton Times Square
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 595 reviews)
$340+
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Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 13490 reviews)
$185+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 2903 reviews)
$93+
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Feather Factory Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2989 reviews)
$155+
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Fairfield Inn by Marriott New York JFK Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2439 reviews)
$199+
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DoubleTree by Hilton New York LaGuardia Airport
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2679 reviews)
$192+
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Renting a car in Queens

Renting a car in Queens costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. National, Alamo 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 $3.41 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. Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Queens, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Queens costs $58 per day, on average, or $174 if you want to rent if for 3 days. National, Alamo 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 $3.41 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. Full-size (Chrysler 300 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Queens, while also 61% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Queens

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Alamo

Alamo
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