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.

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Staten Island in December

Estimated hotel price

$258

1 night at 3-star hotel

$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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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 15h 40m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in New York.

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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 Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Airports near Staten Island

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Airlines serving Staten Island

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Where to stay in Staten Island

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Harbor House Bed & Breakfast and Comfort Inn Staten Island. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Staten Island, with prices from $114 to $2,233 per night. St George is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Staten Island are about 29% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Expect to pay $2.17 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 $26.04 and $34.72. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Staten Island, while also 56% cheaper than other types, on average.

Staten Island Tourism | Staten Island Guide

You're Going to Love Staten Island

Where to Eat in Staten Island

When to visit Staten Island

How to Get to Staten Island

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Airports near Staten Island

Airlines serving Staten Island

Where to stay in Staten Island

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Hiring a car in Staten Island