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

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When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in January
Estimated hotel price
$150
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 Houston and takes around 3h 25m.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

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 Houston and takes around 3h 25m.

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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,092 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,530 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,068 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,433 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,414 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,972 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,246 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,614 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,882 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (938 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,596 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,851 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,251 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,203 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,463 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (413 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,389 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,298 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staten Island

There are also lots of vacation rental options in Staten Island, with prices from $64 to $1,256 per night. Rosebank is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Staten Island are about 50% 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 (8.2, 1261 reviews)
$153+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3910 reviews)
$141+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.8, 924 reviews)
$154+
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Comfort Suites Newark - Harrison
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1301 reviews)
$146+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2155 reviews)
$119+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Staten Island
2 stars
Good (7.1, 190 reviews)
$131+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $74 per day, on average, or $295 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $74 per day, on average, or $295 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.47 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 $53.60 and $71.47. 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 (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) are, on average, 76% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

Compact SUV

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$61/day

Compact SUV
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