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 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Staten Island has to offer.
is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Staten Island. These include popular favourites such as Don Cheech (1271 Bay St), Blue (1115 Richmond Ter) and Bayou (1072 Bay St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Mario's - Staten Island (1657 Richmond Rd.) and Michael's Martinis and Meatballs (1816 Hylan Blvd.) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Cypress Hall (1674 Richmond Rd) and Maizal - Staten Island (990 Bay St) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in 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.
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 Australia departs from Brisbane and takes around 22h 08m.
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 $17 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $17 for a 1h 50m trip.
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 Thrifty and Avis, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Staten Island, including Megabus, Bus and OurBus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Staten Island takes 185 km and will cost you around $15. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $14 for a journey of 322 km.
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Harbor House Bed & Breakfast and The Staten Island Inn.
Expect to pay $1.56 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 $18.64 and $24.85. 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 Full-size car hire (Honda Odyssey or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.