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.
Where to Eat in Staten Island
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Staten Island. These include popular favourites such as Beso (70 Bay Street), The Richmond (695 Bay St) and Don Cheech (1271 Bay St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mario's - Staten Island (1657 Richmond Rd.) and Michael's Martinis and Meatballs (1816 Hylan Blvd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cypress Hall (1674 Richmond Rd) and Maizal - Staten Island (990 Bay St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Staten Island.
When to visit Staten Island
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Staten Island in July, when the average temperature is 25 °C, and the highest can go up to 30 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -4 °C, with an average temperature of 0 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in July, when precipitation is around 118 mm. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Staten Island, with an average rainfall of 79 mm.
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 centre. The shortest flight to Staten Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 24h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Stamford takes 0h 57m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $28 for a 0h 59m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 miles from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Dollar and Thrifty, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Megabus, Greyhound and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 110 miles and will cost you around $23. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $16 for a journey of 245 miles.
Airports near Staten Island
Airlines serving Staten Island
Where to stay in Staten Island
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Harbor House Bed & Breakfast and The Staten Island Inn.
Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island
Hiring a car in Staten Island
Expect to pay $1.64 per litre in Staten Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $19.64 and $26.18. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Honda Odyssey or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.