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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 3 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, 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

Staten Island in April
Estimated hotel price
$145
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in April
Estimated hotel price
$145
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Staten Island include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $34. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 169 km.

Plane

When flying to Staten Island, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 km from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Staten Island include Aeromexico, Delta and Lufthansa. The shortest domestic flight to Staten Island departs from Pittsburgh and takes around 1h 21m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $6 for a 1h 08m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, CoachRun and Greyhound. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $34. From New Haven, the ticket costs about $13 for a journey of 169 km.

Airports near Staten Island

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Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,870 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,944 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,590 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,793 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,711 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,710 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,224 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,282 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,351 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,071 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,994 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,276 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,862 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 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 (8.2, 1075 reviews)
$167+
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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, 3258 reviews)
$135+
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Harbor House Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Good (7.8, 512 reviews)
$112+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.5, 861 reviews)
$166+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, 1582 reviews)
$122+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island
2 stars
Good (7.3, 755 reviews)
$162+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Staten Island costs $62 per day, on average, or $185 if you want to rent if for 3 days.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 70% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Staten Island

Economy

2 Adults, 2 Bags

$40/day

Economy

Full-size

5 Adults, 2 Bags

$41/day

Full-size
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