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. Consider staying at least one whole day in Riverhead to see all of its attractions.
Where to Eat in Riverhead
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Preston House & Hotel - Restaurant (428 E Main St) and PeraBell Food Bar - Riverhead (65 E Main Street) are great picks.
When to visit Riverhead
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″.
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. The shortest domestic flight to Riverhead departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 44m.
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 Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Riverhead
Where to stay in popular areas of Riverhead
Most booked hotels in Riverhead
Renting a car in Riverhead
Renting a car in Riverhead costs $49 per day, on average.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 64% cheaper than airport locations in Riverhead.
Expect to pay $3.94 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 $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in Riverhead is Standard (Ford Edge or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are, on average, 60% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Riverhead
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$39/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$41/day