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

Riverhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Riverhead

With a population of 13,299, Riverhead is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Riverhead deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Riverhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, Farm Country Kitchen (513 W Main St) and Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar (17 E Main St) are great picks.

When to visit Riverhead

Riverhead in February
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riverhead in February
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Riverhead in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Riverhead, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Riverhead

Plane

When flying to Riverhead, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 24 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverhead include JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Riverhead departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Riverhead is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 70 miles from Riverhead. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Riverhead, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 24 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Riverhead include JetBlue, Frontier and Breeze Airways. The shortest domestic flight to Riverhead departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 34m.

Car

Another option to get to Riverhead is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 70 miles from Riverhead. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Airports near Riverhead

HVNTweed-New Haven
ISPIslip Long Island

Airlines serving Riverhead

KLM
Good (1,430 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,628 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,008 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,575 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,097 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,812 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,092 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,681 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,051 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,442 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,506 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,525 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,332 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,095 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,606 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,336 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,413 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,452 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,147 reviews)
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Where to stay in Riverhead

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Long Island-East End By IHG and Budget Host East End Hotel in Riverhead.

Where to stay in popular areas of Riverhead

Most booked hotels in Riverhead

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Hyatt Place Long Island East End
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 800 reviews)
$149+
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Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 888 reviews)
$102+
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Hotel Indigo Long Island - East End By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 359 reviews)
$107+
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Hilton Garden Inn Riverhead
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 787 reviews)
$125+
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Residence Inn by Marriott Long Island East End
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 340 reviews)
$139+
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Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 829 reviews)
$114+
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Renting a car in Riverhead

Renting a car in Riverhead costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Riverhead.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Riverhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Riverhead is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riverhead costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 21% cheaper than airport locations in Riverhead.

Expect to pay $3.33 per gallon in Riverhead (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $39.97 and $53.30. The most frequently booked car type in Riverhead is Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Class Commercial Truck or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Riverhead

Supplier choice

5 Adults, 5 Bags

$54/day

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$65/day

Compact SUV
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