Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting 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. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 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

Staten Island in December
Estimated hotel price
C$ 214
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in December
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 13 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Staten Island from Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

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

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 Canada departs from Montreal and takes around 1h 34m.

Car

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

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
MMUMorristown

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (8,061 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,528 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,050 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,397 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,409 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,968 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,237 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,606 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,831 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (935 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,726 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,591 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,828 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,194 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,197 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,408 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (412 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,452 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,380 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,276 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 Comfort Inn Staten Island. There are also lots of vacation rental options $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'], with prices from C$ 90 to C$ 1,756 per night. $[1, place:'genitive'] is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals $[0, preposition:'in ']$[0, article:'in ']$[0, place:'in'] are about 52% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island

Most booked hotels in Staten Island

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Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
C$ 224+
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Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 198+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 224+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
C$ 169+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport By IHG
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 158+
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7, Good reviews)
C$ 211+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.81 and C$ 26.41. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Expect to pay C$ 1.66 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$ 19.81 and C$ 26.41. Full-size (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Staten Island, while also 73% cheaper than other types, on average.

Car rental agencies in Staten Island

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