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
Estimated package price
$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 45m.

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 Ace and Drive Tri-State, 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 45m.

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

Airports near Brooklyn

Airlines serving Brooklyn

Lufthansa
Good (8,282 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,591 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,265 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,108 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,457 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,242 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (981 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,652 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,649 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,712 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,019 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,682 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,390 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,547 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (437 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,418 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,381 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,522 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (1,397 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 $174 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $320 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 $135 to $1,615 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 3% 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.

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

Where to stay in popular areas of Brooklyn

Most booked hotels in Brooklyn

Archer Hotel New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2556 reviews)
$279+
Park Terrace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.8, 2988 reviews)
$353+
Pod Brooklyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5613 reviews)
$153+
Club Quarters, Times Square - Midtown
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4319 reviews)
$242+
The Box House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3568 reviews)
$242+
The Renwick
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2292 reviews)
$235+

Renting a car in Brooklyn

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $77 per day, on average, or $230 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 $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $77 per day, on average, or $230 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 $4.66 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 $55.87 and $74.50. The most frequently booked car type in Brooklyn is Full-size (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Standard rental cars (Hyundai Sonata or similar) are, on average, 48% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.