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 June
Estimated hotel price
$146
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$146
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 3h 05m.

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.

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 3h 05m.

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.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,238 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,575 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,228 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,083 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,462 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,593 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,249 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,732 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,663 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (967 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,228 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,201 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,533 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,431 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (431 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,492 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,607 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,378 reviews)
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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 (8.3, 1333 reviews)
$145+
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Holiday Inn Express Newark Airport – Elizabeth
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 2117 reviews)
$133+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 4038 reviews)
$143+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Excellent (8, 932 reviews)
$154+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, 2300 reviews)
$113+
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Robert Treat Hotel
3 stars
Good (7.1, 3252 reviews)
$139+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $70 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $70 per day, on average, or $281 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox 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, 62% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Economy

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$52/day

Compact
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