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When to visit
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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, Bin 5 (1233 Bay St) and Maizal - Staten Island (990 Bay St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lava Restaurant and Lounge (4916 Arthur Kill Rd) and Fushimi - Page (17 Page Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Staten Island.

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, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Miami and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 95 miles and will cost you around $38. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 224 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, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Miami and takes around 2h 49m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 02m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m 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 Peter Pan Bus Lines, Greyhound and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 95 miles and will cost you around $38. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $32 for a journey of 224 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,363 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,924 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,336 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,144 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,114 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,894 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (993 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staten Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Comfort Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Most booked hotels in Staten Island

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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 3424 reviews)
$113+
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Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1160 reviews)
$168+
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Harbor House Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Good (7.8, 538 reviews)
$106+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.5, 900 reviews)
$177+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1778 reviews)
$110+
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Hotel Executive Suites
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1664 reviews)
$103+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $71 per day, on average, or $284 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $71 per day, on average, or $284 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.56 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 $42.70 and $56.93. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Nissan Sentra or similar) are, on average, 67% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$40/day

Intermediate SUV

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$44/day

Full-size
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