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
$144
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$144
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 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 km from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Bus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $34. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 233 km.

Plane

When flying to Staten Island, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 24 km from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Bus, OurBus and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $34. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 233 km.

Airports near Staten Island

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MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,780 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,731 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,209 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,870 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,279 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,513 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,709 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,162 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,878 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staten Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Ramada by Wyndham Staten Island and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Staten Island, with prices from $61 to $1,256 per night. is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Staten Island are about 32% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

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, 1216 reviews)
$144+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3769 reviews)
$131+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.6, 918 reviews)
$154+
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Doubletree By Hilton Newark Penn Station
4 stars
Good (7.4, 1075 reviews)
$131+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2385 reviews)
$107+
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7, 447 reviews)
$119+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $38 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $38 per day, on average, or $154 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.22 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 $38.61 and $51.48. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are, on average, 82% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$31/day

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Intermediate SUV

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$38/day

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