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 Don Cheech (1271 Bay St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Sally's Southern (427 Forest Ave) and Bocelli Ristorante (1250 Hylan Blvd) are great picks.

When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$275
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in February
Estimated hotel price
$275
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 20h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Stamford takes 0h 48m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $80. From Albany, the ticket costs about $75 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 20h 09m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Stamford takes 0h 48m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 04m trip.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 145 km and will cost you around $80. From Albany, the ticket costs about $75 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

KLM
Good (1,422 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,594 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,999 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,539 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,059 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,792 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,675 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,034 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,046 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,497 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,476 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,312 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,589 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,068 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,140 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,352 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,409 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 $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.67. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Staten Island, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay $1.61 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 $19.26 and $25.67. Full-size (Kia Optima or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Staten Island, while also 70% cheaper than other types, on average.