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
Activities
Tours
Food, Drinks, & Nightlife
Other activities
Where to Eat in Brooklyn
Williamsburg is the neighborhood with the most restaurants in Brooklyn. These include popular favorites such as The Lineup Dinner (639 Lorimer St), Modern Love Brooklyn (317 Union Ave) and Aurora - Williamsburg (70 Grand St). If you’re looking for affordable options, Alta Calidad (552 Vanderbilt Ave) and Surfish Bistro (550 3rd Ave) are great picks. For delicious green meals, Di An Di (68 Greenpoint Ave) and Shan Szechuan (191 Smith St) 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 15 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 35m.
Car
Another option to get to Brooklyn is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 9 km from Brooklyn. You’ll find branches of Turo and Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.
Airlines serving Brooklyn
Where to stay in Brooklyn
From 5-star hotels such as the The William Vale to great affordable options like the The Avenue Plaza, Brooklyn offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $188 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $353 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Bogart Hotel and NY Moore Hostel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Brooklyn, with prices from $95 to $708 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 6% cheaper than a hotel room in the city.
Williamsburg - In Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Hoxton, Williamsburg, Penny Williamsburg and Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn By IHG.
Where to stay in popular areas of Brooklyn
Most booked hotels in Brooklyn
Renting a car in Brooklyn
Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $81 per day, on average, or $244 if you want to rent if for 3 days. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Ace and Budget 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 106 York Street, which is 4 km from the city center.
Expect to pay $4.77 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 $57.24 and $76.31. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Full-size (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.
Best car rental deals in Brooklyn
Intermediate SUV
5 Adults, 3 Bags
$35/day
Full-size SUV
5 Adults, 2 Bags
$44/day