Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Staten Island travel guide

Staten Island Tourism | Staten Island Guide

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. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Staten Island has to offer.

Where to Eat in Staten Island

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When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$259
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in December
Estimated hotel price
$259
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 22h 13m.

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 Ace and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in New York.

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 22h 13m.

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 Ace and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, among others, in New York.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,032 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,525 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,008 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,423 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,396 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,960 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,222 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,593 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,751 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (922 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,569 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,796 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,095 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,195 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,399 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (408 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,346 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,445 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,262 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 $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from $109 to $2,134 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 21% cheaper 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 $2.16 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 $25.90 and $34.54. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $2.16 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 $25.90 and $34.54. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Compact (Chevrolet Trax or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.