The average price of a 7-day trip to Staten Island is $1,768 for a solo traveler, $3,175 for a couple, and $5,953 for a family of 4. Staten Island hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $110, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) are between $800 and $1,333 per person for economy flights and $2,510 to $4,183 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $59 to $94 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Staten Island, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to EWR and stay in a Staten Island hotel:
- January 15th to March 18th
- August 6th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Staten Island is usually mid to late September.
Average Staten Island Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Staten Island for a week is $1,441-$2,536($206-$362 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $59 to $94 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,146 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Staten Island for a week is $2,966-$4,714($424-$673 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $118 to $188 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,292 for economy
Lodging: $104 to $122 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $90 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Staten Island for a week is $4,468-$8,680($638-$1,240 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $236 to $376 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,584 for economy
Lodging: $208 to $244 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $144 to $165 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Staten Island
How cheap can you make a vacation to Staten Island? The cheapest trip to Staten Island is about $143 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $80 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Staten Island for a week is $999-$2,156($143-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $488 to $1,146 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Staten Island for a week is $1,662-$3,652($237-$522 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $976 to $2,292 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $80 to $110 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Staten Island for a week is $3,324-$7,040($475-$1,006 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,952 to $4,584 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $128 to $176 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Staten Island cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Staten Island Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Staten Island.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Staten Island for a week is $3,180-$9,419($454-$1,346 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $112 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,430 to $3,220 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Staten Island for a week is $5,394-$13,822($771-$1,975 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $224 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,860 to $6,440 for first class
Lodging: $161 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Staten Island for a week is $10,788-$25,136($1,541-$3,591 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $448 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,720 to $12,880 for first class
Lodging: $322 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Staten Island Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Staten Island is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Staten Island due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Staten Island Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Staten Island hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Staten Island.
Flight Costs to Staten Island
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,333 average in late July to a low of $800 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Staten Island our data includes 1,413 originating airports, and 194 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Staten Island from an airport like Savannakhet (ZYL) in Sylhet (Bangladesh) for an average $10,490 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Charlotte Douglas International (CLT) in Charlotte, NC (the United States) at an average of just $175.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Staten Island, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $532, so you can easily save about 67% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Staten Island can easily cost $370 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $749 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.