Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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.

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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

Brooklyn in January
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$160
2 travelers
Flight to Brooklyn
3 nights at hotel
Brooklyn in January
Estimated package price
$160
2 travelers
Flight to Brooklyn
3 nights at hotel

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″.

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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 Asheville and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

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 Asheville and takes around 1h 40m.

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 Drive Tri-State and Payless, among others, in New York.

Airports near Brooklyn

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Brooklyn

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,298 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,282 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,107 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,240 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,697 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,650 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,711 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,687 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,460 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,027 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,557 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,538 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,191 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,415 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,635 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Malaysia Airlines
Good (321 reviews)
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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 $163 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $292 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 $101 to $489 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 20% more expensive 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.

Greenpoint - The Box House Hotel, Henry Norman Hotel and Franklin Guesthouse have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Greenpoint will cost you about $207 per night.

Williamsburg - In Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Hoxton, Williamsburg, Penny Williamsburg and Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn By IHG.
Greenpoint - The Box House Hotel, Henry Norman Hotel and Franklin Guesthouse have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Greenpoint will cost you about $207 per night.
Most popular hotel in Brooklyn by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Brooklyn

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The Cloud One New York-Downtown, part of the Motel One Group
3 stars
Excellent (8.8, 5186 reviews)
$185+
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Carnegie Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3045 reviews)
$273+
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Park Terrace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 3004 reviews)
$315+
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Pod Brooklyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5638 reviews)
$131+
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Club Quarters, Times Square - Midtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4337 reviews)
$206+
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The Box House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3594 reviews)
$208+
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Renting a car in Brooklyn

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $76 per day, on average, or $229 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 $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $76 per day, on average, or $229 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 $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Premium (BMW X3 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 40% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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