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 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Staten Island has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Staten Island
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
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″.
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. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 39m.
Train
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Staten Island. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 43m 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 Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 70 miles and will cost you around $20. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $46 for a journey of 135 miles.
Airports near Staten Island
Airlines serving Staten Island
Where to stay in Staten Island
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Harbor House Bed and Breakfast and Comfort Inn Staten Island.
Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island
Most booked hotels in Staten Island
Renting a car in Staten Island
Renting a car in Staten Island costs $64 per day, on average, or $192 if you want to rent if for 3 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. Compact (Class Compact Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Staten Island
Compact
4 Adults, 2 Bags
$39/day
Intermediate
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$42/day
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