Queens travel guide
Queens Tourism | Queens Guide
You're Going to Love Queens
With a population of 2.27 million, Queens is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Queens deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Queens
Astoria is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Queens. These include popular favorites such as Truth Lounge Restaurant (2735 21st St), Blend Astoria (3717 30th Ave) and El Mero Mero (3557 38th St). If you’re looking for affordable options, London Lennies (63-88 Woodhaven Blvd) and Casa Enrique (5-48 49th Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Chez Olivia (29-11 23rd Ave) and HUPO (10-07 50th Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Queens.
When to visit Queens
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Queens in July, when the average temperature is 75.2 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 3.9″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Queens, with an average rainfall of 2.8″.
How to Get to Queens
Plane
When flying to Queens, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Queens departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 07m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Queens, followed by Acela. The train journey from Queens to Philadelphia takes 1h 05m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Wilmington, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 50m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Queens is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 8 miles from Queens. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Queens, including Megabus, Bus and Greyhound. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Queens takes 115 miles and will cost you around $10. From Baltimore, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 220 miles. The most popular bus station is Queens 7-11 - Jd Foods, located 5 miles from downtown Queens. Queens 92 St / Queens Center Mall is also a commonly used station, and is 2 miles from the city center.
Airports near Queens
Airlines serving Queens
Where to stay in Queens
If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Astoria Delancy Inn & Suites and Springhill Suites By Marriott New York Laguardia Airport. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Queens, with prices from $27 to $864 per night. St Albans is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Queens are about 13% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Flushing - In Queens’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include Four Points by Sheraton Flushing, Sky Hotel Flushing/Laguardia Airport and Hotel Indigo Flushing - Laguardia.
Jamaica - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as AirTrain Plaza Hotel JFK Airport, Hillside Hotel and Holiday Inn Express Jamaica - JFK Airtrain - Nyc. The average nightly price for a double room in Jamaica is $148.
Long Island City - Hyatt Place Long Island/New York City, Lic Hotel and Wyndham Garden Long Island City have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Long Island City will cost you about $174 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Queens
Most booked hotels in Queens
Renting a car in Queens
Renting a car in Queens costs $71 per day, on average, or $143 if you want to rent if for 2 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Alamo are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Queens is the Ace branch at 2261 94th Street, which is 4 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Queens (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. Mini (Smart Fortwo or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Queens, while also 72% cheaper than other types, on average.
Best car rental deals in Queens
Supplier choice
5 Adults, 5 Bags
$23/day
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$28/day