Montauk travel guide

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You're Going to Love Montauk

With a population of 3,326, Montauk is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Montauk deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

Where to Eat in Montauk

If you’re looking for affordable options, Showfish (32 Star Island Road) and La Fin Kitchen & Lounge (474 West Lake Drive) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Scarpetta Beach (290 Old Montauk Highway) and Bird on the Roof (47 S Elmwood Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Montauk.

When to visit Montauk

Montauk in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel
Montauk in February
Estimated hotel price
$138
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Montauk in July, when the average temperature is 71.6 °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 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in March, when precipitation is around 4.8″. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Montauk, with an average rainfall of 2.2″.

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How to Get to Montauk

Plane

When flying to Montauk, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 62 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Montauk departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Montauk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 miles from Montauk. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to Montauk, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 62 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Montauk departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

Car

Another option to get to Montauk is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 108 miles from Montauk. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving Montauk

Lufthansa
Good (4,670 reviews)
KLM
Good (855 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,521 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,618 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,947 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,122 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,474 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,829 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (874 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,630 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,607 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,541 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (777 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,354 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (774 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (474 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,327 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (964 reviews)
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Where to stay in Montauk

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Daunts Albatross Motel and Haven Montauk.

Where to stay in popular areas of Montauk

Most booked hotels in Montauk

Montauk Manor
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1757 reviews)
$185+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1029 reviews)
$126+
Marram
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 181 reviews)
$405+
Montauk Blue Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1249 reviews)
$186+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 503 reviews)
$133+
The Montauk Soundview
3 stars
Excellent (8, 360 reviews)
$191+

Renting a car in Montauk

Renting a car in Montauk costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 112% cheaper than airport locations in Montauk.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Montauk (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 Montauk is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Montauk costs $38 per day, on average, or $76 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 112% cheaper than airport locations in Montauk.

Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Montauk (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 Montauk is Full-size (Toyota Camry or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Intermediate rental cars (Honda CR-V or similar) are, on average, 20% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.