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. Staten Island deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Staten Island

is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Staten Island. These include popular favourites such as Blue (1115 Richmond Ter), Panini Grill (538 Forest Ave) and Beso (70 Bay Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bin 5 (1233 Bay St) and Taverna on the Bay (661 Bay St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Fushimi - Page (17 Page Ave) and Cypress Hall (1674 Richmond Rd) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Staten Island.

When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in August
Estimated hotel price
C$ 214
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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 14 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 miles from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 220 miles.

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 Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 39m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around C$ 14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about C$ 14 for a 1h 48m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 15 miles from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Thrifty and Ace, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Megabus, Bus and FlixBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 90 miles and will cost you around C$ 10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about C$ 12 for a journey of 220 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (681 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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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 The Staten Island Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Most booked hotels in Staten Island

Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
C$ 223+
The Harbor House Bed & Breakfast
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 153+
Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 253+
Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.7, Good reviews)
C$ 224+
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island
2 stars
Good (7.6, Good reviews)
C$ 216+
Hampton Inn & Suites Newark Airport Elizabeth
3 stars
Good (7.1, Good reviews)
C$ 219+

Renting a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Staten Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.41 per litre in Staten Island (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between C$ 16.90 and C$ 22.53. 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 Economy rental cars (Kia Rio or similar) are, on average, 38% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.