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. 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), Pastavino (44 Navy Pier Ct) and Beso (70 Bay Street). If you’re looking for affordable options, Bin 5 (1233 Bay St) and Maizal - Staten Island (990 Bay St) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Lava Restaurant and Lounge (4916 Arthur Kill Rd) and Fushimi - Page (17 Page Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Staten Island.

When to visit Staten Island

Staten Island in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 198
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in April
Estimated hotel price
C$ 198
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 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 37m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Greyhound, OurBus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 22. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 90 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 45m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around C$ 15 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 1h 37m 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 Dollar and Turo, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Greyhound, OurBus and FlixBus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 80 miles and will cost you around C$ 22. From Andalusia, the ticket costs about C$ 48 for a journey of 90 miles.

Airports near Staten Island

TEBTeterboro
NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,045 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,701 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,447 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,696 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,217 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,564 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,252 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 (9,973 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,852 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

Most booked hotels in Staten Island

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Hampton Inn & Suites Staten Island
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
C$ 217+
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Hampton Inn Newark Airport
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
C$ 186+
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Harbor House Bed and Breakfast
2 stars
Good (7.8, Good reviews)
C$ 155+
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Hilton Garden Inn New York/Staten Island
3 stars
Good (7.5, Good reviews)
C$ 229+
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Crowne Plaza Newark Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 165+
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Holiday Inn Newark International Airport
3 stars
Good (7.3, Good reviews)
C$ 169+
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Renting a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Expect to pay C$ 1.25 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$ 14.93 and C$ 19.90. 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in Staten Island

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz

Hertz

Budget

Budget
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