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 December
Estimated hotel price
$143
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$143
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Staten Island include United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 120 miles and will cost you around $34. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles.

Plane

When flying to Staten Island, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 8 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Staten Island include United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 33m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 42m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 24m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 120 miles and will cost you around $34. From Albany, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 150 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

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MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

KLM
Good (1,439 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,715 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,676 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,048 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,169 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,847 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,087 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,163 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,715 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,522 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,467 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (893 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,622 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,652 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,370 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,130 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,171 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,349 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,431 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,713 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.

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, 1210 reviews)
$143+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3544 reviews)
$139+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.6, 917 reviews)
$152+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1946 reviews)
$94+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.2, 2373 reviews)
$99+
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Hotel Executive Suites
3 stars
Good (7.2, 1694 reviews)
$93+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $59 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $59 per day, on average, or $234 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

Expect to pay $3.14 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 $37.70 and $50.27. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 58% cheaper than other types, on average.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$34/day

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Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$36/day

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