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

Staten Island travel guide

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You're Going to Love Staten Island

With a population of 468,730, Staten Island is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Staten Island has to offer.

Where to Eat in Staten Island

is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Staten Island. These include popular favorites such as Blue (1115 Richmond Ter), Pastavino (44 Navy Pier Ct) and Beso (70 Bay Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Staten Island (4864 Arthur Kill Rd) and Incas Grill Peruvian Kitchen (126 Lincoln Ave) are great picks.

When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$154
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Staten Island in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 86 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 24.8 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 4.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Staten Island, with an average rainfall of 3.1″.

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How to Get to Staten Island

Plane

When flying to Staten Island, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Staten Island include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island 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 Staten Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 miles from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 100 miles and will cost you around $19. From Boston, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 230 miles.

Plane

When flying to Staten Island, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Staten Island include Air France, Aeromexico and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 40m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island 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 Staten Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 miles from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Bus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 100 miles and will cost you around $19. From Boston, the ticket costs about $18 for a journey of 230 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

KLM
Good (1,405 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,558 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,500 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,032 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,779 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,007 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,007 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,402 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,661 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,484 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (865 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,416 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,285 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,564 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,247 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,055 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,393 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staten Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Ramada by Wyndham Staten Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Most booked hotels in Staten Island

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Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1173 reviews)
$168+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3474 reviews)
$142+
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Harbor House Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Good (7.8, 542 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.6, 905 reviews)
$178+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1840 reviews)
$120+
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Hotel Executive Suites
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1673 reviews)
$102+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Staten Island (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 Staten Island is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $50 per day, on average, or $201 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Staten Island (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 Staten Island is Compact (Toyota Corolla or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size rental cars (Kia Optima or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

Compact

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$43/day

Intermediate SUV
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