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 April
Estimated hotel price
$241
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in April
Estimated hotel price
$241
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 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 24 km from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and National, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 113 km and will cost you around $44. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 129 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 19m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $29 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $18 for a 1h 37m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 24 km from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and National, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, CoachRun and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 113 km and will cost you around $44. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about $27 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Staten Island

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Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,044 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,837 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,790 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,698 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,244 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,069 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,851 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 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 Ramada by Wyndham Staten Island.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Hiring a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay $1.52 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 $18.15 and $24.20. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Hyundai Accent or similar) is, on average, 67% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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