Riverhead travel guide

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You're Going to Love Riverhead

With a population of 13,299, Riverhead is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Riverhead to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Riverhead

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Preston House & Hotel - Restaurant (428 E Main St) and PeraBell Food Bar - Riverhead (65 E Main Street) are great picks.

When to visit Riverhead

Riverhead in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel
Riverhead in January
Estimated hotel price
$132
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Riverhead in July, when the average temperature is 69.8 °F, and the highest can go up to 78.8 °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 November, when precipitation is around 5.5″. In contrast, August is usually the driest month of the year in Riverhead, with an average rainfall of 0.8″.

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How to Get to Riverhead

Plane

When flying to Riverhead, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 24 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Riverhead departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Riverhead is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 70 miles from Riverhead. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Riverhead, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 24 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Riverhead departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 19m.

Car

Another option to get to Riverhead is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 70 miles from Riverhead. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airports near Riverhead

Airlines serving Riverhead

Lufthansa
Good (4,665 reviews)
KLM
Good (852 reviews)
SWISS
Good (942 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,539 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,614 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,306 reviews)
Air France
Good (984 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (484 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,958 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,120 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,469 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,860 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (229 reviews)
Finnair
Good (872 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,177 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (923 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (827 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (833 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Riverhead

Most booked hotels in Riverhead

Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1028 reviews)
$134+
Hyatt Place Long Island East End
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 497 reviews)
$174+
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Long Island-East End
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 300 reviews)
$168+
Hotel Indigo East End
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 271 reviews)
$173+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 502 reviews)
$133+
Residence Inn By Marriott New York Long Island East End
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 249 reviews)
$187+

Renting a car in Riverhead

Renting a car in Riverhead costs $54 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Riverhead.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Riverhead (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 Riverhead is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Riverhead costs $54 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 53% cheaper than airport locations in Riverhead.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Riverhead (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 Riverhead is Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Mazda Mazda3 or similar) are, on average, 31% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.