East Hampton travel guide

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You're Going to Love East Hampton

With a population of 1,083, East Hampton is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. East Hampton deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in East Hampton

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Palm East Hampton (94 Main St.) and Highway Restaurant and Bar (290 Montauk Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit East Hampton

East Hampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel
East Hampton in January
Estimated hotel price
$139
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to East Hampton

Plane

When flying to East Hampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 49 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to East Hampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 95 miles from East Hampton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to East Hampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 49 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to East Hampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 95 miles from East Hampton. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,664 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,534 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,613 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,119 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,859 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,650 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,605 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (773 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,348 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (476 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,329 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (962 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $476 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,094 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of East Hampton

Most booked hotels in East Hampton

The Baker House 1650
4 stars
Excellent (9.4, 38 reviews)
$525+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1028 reviews)
$134+
East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 208 reviews)
$363+
Windward Shores Ocean Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 171 reviews)
$215+
Mill House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 56 reviews)
$542+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 502 reviews)
$133+

Renting a car in East Hampton

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in East Hampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in East Hampton is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $62 per day, on average, or $124 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 34% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in East Hampton (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $47.24 and $62.99. The most frequently booked car type in East Hampton is Compact (Nissan Rogue or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 65% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.