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, Highway Restaurant and Bar (290 Montauk Hwy) and Nick & Toni's East Hampton (136 North Main Street) 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Hertz, 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 West Palm Beach and takes around 2h 35m.

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 Hertz, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (7,187 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,352 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,844 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (8,837 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,552 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,903 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,240 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (8,088 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,318 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (382 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,422 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (8,190 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,517 reviews)
Frontier
Good (3,583 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (832 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,039 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,907 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,087 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,451 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $824 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $811 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of East Hampton

Most booked hotels in East Hampton

East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 240 reviews)
$217+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1170 reviews)
$116+
The Baker House 1650
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 37 reviews)
$337+
Holiday Inn Express Stony Brook-Long Island
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 512 reviews)
$170+
Mill House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, 54 reviews)
$307+
Hampton Inn Long Island/Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 593 reviews)
$135+

Renting a car in East Hampton

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in East Hampton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $72 per day, on average, or $144 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 8% cheaper than airport locations in East Hampton.

Expect to pay $3.71 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 $44.52 and $59.36. The most frequently booked car type in East Hampton is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (GMC Terrain or similar) are, on average, 46% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Car rental agencies in East Hampton

Hertz

Hertz
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