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 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 8 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 57m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 155 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 240 miles.

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 Fort Lauderdale and takes around 2h 48m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 57m 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 Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Bus and CoachRun. From Hartford, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 155 miles and will cost you around $46. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $19 for a journey of 240 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

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MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

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Delta
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SWISS
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Iberia
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Air France
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Austrian Airlines
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United Airlines
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Scandinavian Airlines
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Emirates
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Qatar Airways
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Air Canada
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LOT
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Finnair
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Brussels Airlines
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Etihad Airways
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Cathay Pacific
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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 $64 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 39% 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, 1264 reviews)
$145+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3901 reviews)
$148+
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Newark Liberty International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.8, 2614 reviews)
$125+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.8, 927 reviews)
$154+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, 2140 reviews)
$105+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2485 reviews)
$109+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $58 per day, on average, or $230 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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $58 per day, on average, or $230 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. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

$37/day

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2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

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