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. 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
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.
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 15h 40m.
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 Ace and National, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Staten Island
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 $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from $114 to $2,238 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 33% more expensive 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 $2.27 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 $27.16 and $36.21. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV 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, 59% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.