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

$[0, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants $[1, preposition:'in ']$[1, article:'in ']$[1, place:'in']. 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 June
Estimated hotel price
$256
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in June
Estimated hotel price
$256
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.

Data provided by weatherbase
Temperatures
Temperatures
Data provided by weatherbase

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 Washington, D.C., which is about 309 km from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

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 Washington, D.C., which is about 309 km from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Sixt, among others, in Washington, D.C..

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,213 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,576 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,210 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,065 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,473 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,554 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,252 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,651 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,659 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,734 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (958 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,195 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,984 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,200 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,535 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,430 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,480 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,599 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,386 reviews)
Show more

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 $110 to $2,156 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 59% 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 $2.01 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 $24.10 and $32.14.

Expect to pay $2.01 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 $24.10 and $32.14.