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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 44m.

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 Kyte and Ace, 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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 44m.

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 Kyte and Ace, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,689 reviews)
KLM
Good (846 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,573 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,607 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,113 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,953 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,441 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,925 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (864 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,716 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,595 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,542 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,355 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (766 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (771 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (976 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $481 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,127 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 (9.3, 36 reviews)
$616+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1039 reviews)
$135+
East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 209 reviews)
$388+
Windward Shores Ocean Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 168 reviews)
$262+
Mill House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 56 reviews)
$542+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 499 reviews)
$138+

Renting a car in East Hampton

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $75 per day, on average, or $149 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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 $75 per day, on average, or $149 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 13% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. 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.