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 79 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to East Hampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 153 km from East Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Plane

When flying to East Hampton, you’ll arrive at Islip Long Island (ISP), which is located 79 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 38m.

Car

Another option to get to East Hampton is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 153 km from East Hampton. You’ll find branches of Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,676 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,623 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,432 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,984 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,995 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,758 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,546 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,356 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (747 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (772 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (486 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (961 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $514 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $1,039 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)
$799+
Holiday Inn Long Island - Islip Arpt East
3 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1038 reviews)
$134+
East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 209 reviews)
$388+
Windward Shores Ocean Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 169 reviews)
$310+
Mill House Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 56 reviews)
$583+
Hampton Inn Long Island-Brookhaven
2 stars
Excellent (8.2, 501 reviews)
$152+

Renting a car in East Hampton

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in East Hampton costs $79 per day, on average, or $159 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, 51% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.