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 Panini Grill (538 Forest Ave), Pastavino (44 Navy Pier Ct) and Bin 5 (1233 Bay St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Maizal - Staten Island (990 Bay St) and Taverna on the Bay (661 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
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.
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 the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 13h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Staten Island, followed by Acela. The train journey from Staten Island to Philadelphia takes 1h 21m and costs around AED 40 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about AED 62 for a 1h 39m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Staten Island is to pick up a car hire from New York, which is about 15 miles from Staten Island. You’ll find branches of Budget and Dollar, 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 70 miles and will cost you around AED 147. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about AED 202 for a journey of 195 miles.
Airports near Staten Island
Airlines serving Staten Island
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.
Where to stay in popular areas of Staten Island
Hiring a car in Staten Island
Expect to pay AED 3.60 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 43.19 and AED 57.59. The most frequently booked car type in Staten Island is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Full-size car hire (Honda Odyssey or similar) is, on average, 71% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.