Islip travel guide
Islip Tourism | Islip Guide
You're Going to Love Islip
With a population of 18,689, Islip 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 Islip has to offer.
Where to Eat in Islip
If you’re looking for affordable options, Tellers: An American Chophouse (605 Main Street) and Americano Pie Bar (517 Main St) are great picks.
When to visit Islip
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Islip in July, when the average temperature is 73.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 23 °F, with an average temperature of 30.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.4″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Islip, with an average rainfall of 3.3″.
How to Get to Islip
Plane
When flying to Islip, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 7 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Islip departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 37m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Islip, followed by Acela. The train journey from Islip to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 04m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Islip is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 41 miles from Islip. You’ll find branches of Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Islip, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Islip takes 110 miles and will cost you around $9. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles.
Airlines serving Islip
Where to stay in popular areas of Islip
Most booked hotels in Islip
Renting a car in Islip
Renting a car in Islip costs $83 per day, on average, or $249 if you want to rent if for 3 days.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Islip (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Islip is Economy (Kia Rio or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Premium rental cars (Acura TLX or similar) are, on average, 64% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.