Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring 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 17 days in order to fully appreciate everything Staten Island has to offer.

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
AED 519
1 night at 3-star hotel
Staten Island in April
Estimated hotel price
AED 519
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 05m.

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 AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 58m trip.

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 Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 73. From Albany, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 241 km.

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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Abu Dhabi and takes around 14h 05m.

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 AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about AED 40 for a 1h 58m trip.

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 Thrifty, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including OurBus, CoachRun and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 113 km and will cost you around AED 73. From Albany, the ticket costs about AED 173 for a journey of 241 km.

Airports near Staten Island

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Airlines serving Staten Island

Lufthansa
Good (7,030 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,333 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,811 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,582 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,919 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,776 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,686 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,444 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (780 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,685 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,206 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,562 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (345 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,198 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,345 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,066 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,272 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,919 reviews)
TAP Portugal
Good (1,846 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,202 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

Hiring a car in Staten Island

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 3.31 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 AED 39.67 and AED 52.89. 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 Compact car hire (Toyota Corolla or similar) is, on average, 65% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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