Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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.

Where to Eat in Staten Island

is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Staten Island. These include popular favourites 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 February
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$239
1 night at 3-star hotel

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.

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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 centre. The shortest flight to Staten Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 27h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 01m 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 Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 145 miles.

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 27h 18m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Trenton takes 0h 55m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 01m 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 Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Bus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 90 miles and will cost you around $32. From Hartford, the ticket costs about $78 for a journey of 145 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

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Airlines serving Staten Island

KLM
Good (1,450 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,775 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,723 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,174 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,110 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,259 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,730 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,698 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,389 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,357 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,863 reviews)
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Where to stay in Staten Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Harbor House Bed and Breakfast and Comfort Inn. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Staten Island, with prices from $101 to $2,087 per night. is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Staten Island are about 44% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Hiring a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Staten Island, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.42 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 $16.95 and $22.60. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Staten Island, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.