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 February
Estimated package price
$390
2 travelers
Flight to Brooklyn
3 nights at hotel
Brooklyn in February
Estimated package price
$390
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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brooklyn include Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brooklyn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brooklyn to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Bus, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 161 km and will cost you around $34. From Providence, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 370 km. Brooklyn’s bus station is located 2.6 km from the city center.

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brooklyn include Qatar Airways, Virgin Atlantic and Delta. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Tampa and takes around 2h 35m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brooklyn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brooklyn to Stamford takes 0h 49m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Philadelphia, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 21m trip.

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.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Bus, FlixBus and Peter Pan Bus Lines. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 161 km and will cost you around $34. From Providence, the ticket costs about $10 for a journey of 370 km. Brooklyn’s bus station is located 2.6 km from the city center.

Airports near Brooklyn

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Brooklyn

KLM
Good (1,431 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,618 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,011 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,571 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,084 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,807 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,089 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,043 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,676 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,432 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,502 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (879 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,330 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,602 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,090 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,143 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,419 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,411 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 $153 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $349 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 $621 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 34% 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 By IHG and Pod Brooklyn.

Williamsburg - In Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Hoxton, Williamsburg, Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn By IHG and Pod Brooklyn.
Most popular hotel in Brooklyn by neighborhood

Where to stay in popular areas of Brooklyn

Most booked hotels in Brooklyn

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Archer Hotel New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2432 reviews)
$289+
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Club Quarters Hotel Grand Central, New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, 4314 reviews)
$160+
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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1307 reviews)
$482+
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Pod Brooklyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4815 reviews)
$93+
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NH Collection New York Madison Avenue
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2077 reviews)
$220+
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The William Vale
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2123 reviews)
$215+
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Renting a car in Brooklyn

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $73 per day, on average, or $220 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 3221 Coney Island Ave, which is 11 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $73 per day, on average, or $220 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 3221 Coney Island Ave, which is 11 km from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Compact (Chevrolet Equinox or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Chevrolet Sonic Sedan or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Best car rental deals in Brooklyn

Compact

4 Adults, 2 Bags

$25/day

Compact

Intermediate

5 Adults, 3 Bags

$26/day

Intermediate
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