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 Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

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 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 49 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to East Hampton departs from Myrtle Beach and takes around 1h 45m.

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 Sixt and Kyte, among others, in New York.

Airlines serving East Hampton

Lufthansa
Good (4,683 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,978 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (227 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,752 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,545 reviews)
Frontier
Okay (1,358 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (755 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
Avianca
Good (1,323 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (960 reviews)
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Where to stay in East Hampton

Average rates range from around $511 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, 1039 reviews)
$133+
East Hampton House Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 209 reviews)
$388+
Windward Shores Ocean Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 169 reviews)
$300+
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.