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
$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 19h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Staten Island. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 07m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 47m 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 Andalusia, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 145 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 19h 50m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Staten Island. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 07m and costs around $30 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $20 for a 1h 47m 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 Andalusia, the ticket costs about $30 for a journey of 145 km.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

KLM
Good (1,414 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,579 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,002 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,533 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,044 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,788 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,028 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,027 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,421 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,493 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,463 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (874 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,309 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,584 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,326 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,137 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,407 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 $19.27 and $25.69. 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 $19.27 and $25.69. 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.