Brooklyn travel guide
Brooklyn Tourism | Brooklyn Guide
You're Going to Love Brooklyn
With a population of 2.30 million, Brooklyn is a must-see destination in New York State, United States. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Brooklyn has to offer.
Activities & attractions in Brooklyn
Where to Eat in Brooklyn
Williamsburg is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Brooklyn. These include popular favorites such as Otis (18 Harrison Pl), Sushi on Me - Williamsburg (742 Driggs Ave) and Modern Love Brooklyn (317 Union Ave). If you’re looking for affordable options, Westlight (111 N. 12th Street) and Zenkichi (77 North 6th Street Williamsburg) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Antica Pesa (115 Berry Street) and El Born (651 Manhattan Ave) are recommended spots to get vegetarian or vegan food in Brooklyn.
When to visit Brooklyn
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Brooklyn in July, when the average temperature is 77 °F, and the highest can go up to 84.2 °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 July, when precipitation is around 4.5″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Brooklyn, with an average rainfall of 3″.
How to Get to Brooklyn
Plane
When flying to Brooklyn, you’ll arrive at New York John F Kennedy Airport (JFK), which is located 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Cincinnati and takes around 1h 55m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brooklyn, followed by Lufthansa. The train journey from Brooklyn to Philadelphia takes 0h 59m and costs around $10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Princeton Junction, expect to pay about $5 for a 1h 01m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Brooklyn is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 6 miles from Brooklyn. You’ll find branches of Ace and Kyte, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Megabus, FlixBus and Bus. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 110 miles and will cost you around $7. From Washington, D.C., the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 270 miles. Brooklyn’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.
Airports near Brooklyn
Airlines serving Brooklyn
Where to stay in Brooklyn
Average rates range from around $214 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $321 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott New York Brooklyn and Bogart Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Brooklyn, with prices from $30 to $918 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Williamsburg - In Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Hoxton, Williamsburg, Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn and Pod Brooklyn.
Downtown - Here you’ll find travelers’ favorites such as Hilton Brooklyn New York, The Tillary Hotel and Hampton Inn Brooklyn Downtown. The average nightly price for a double room in Downtown is $126.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brooklyn
Most booked hotels in Brooklyn
Renting a car in Brooklyn
Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $61 per day, on average, or $183 if you want to rent if for 3 days. National, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Ace are the agencies with the best reviews in the city. The most popular location to rent a car in Brooklyn is the Ace branch at 3225 Coney Island Ave, which is 7 miles from the city center.
Expect to pay $3.94 per gallon in Brooklyn (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 Brooklyn is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) are, on average, 63% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Brooklyn
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