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 Pearl (37 Navy Pier Ct), The Basement - Staten Island (11 Schuyler St) and Taverna on the Bay (661 Bay St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mario's - Staten Island (1657 Richmond Rd.) and Aunt Butchies of Brooklyn - Staten Island (4864 Arthur Kill Rd) are great picks. For delicious green meals, 286 South (286 Richmond Valley Rd) and Wynwood (24 Navy Pier Ct) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Staten Island.

When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$258
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$258
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 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Staten Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 5h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 129 km and will cost you around $32. From Albany, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 241 km.

Plane

When flying to Staten Island, you’ll arrive at Newark Liberty Airport (EWR), which is located 13 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Staten Island from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 22h 26m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Trenton takes 0h 51m and costs around $18 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $18 for a 5h 31m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Greyhound, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 129 km and will cost you around $32. From Albany, the ticket costs about $44 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Staten Island

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MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,409 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,386 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,367 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,961 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,737 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,966 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,925 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,925 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,339 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,622 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (850 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,156 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,486 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,117 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,251 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,896 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,324 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (998 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (359 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.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Hiring a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.89 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.58 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 $18.89 and $25.18. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Nissan Sentra or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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