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

Brooklyn travel guide

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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, 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

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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brooklyn include American Airlines, Finnair and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brooklyn. The train journey from Brooklyn to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles. Brooklyn’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

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. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brooklyn include American Airlines, Finnair and JetBlue. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Orlando and takes around 2h 34m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Brooklyn. The train journey from Brooklyn to Philadelphia takes 1h 01m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Baltimore, expect to pay about $17 for a 2h 22m 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 Turo and Payless, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Bus, OurBus and CoachRun. From Philadelphia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 80 miles and will cost you around $38. From Boston, the ticket costs about $37 for a journey of 230 miles. Brooklyn’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brooklyn

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NYSNew York Skyports SPB

Airlines serving Brooklyn

Lufthansa
Good (7,200 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,078 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,969 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,653 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,884 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,810 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,850 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,471 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,282 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,596 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,413 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,088 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (352 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,328 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,299 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,910 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 Avenue Plaza Hotel, Brooklyn offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $211 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $375 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include The Vue Express @ 39th Street and Best Western Gregory Hotel. There are also lots of vacation rental options in Brooklyn, with prices from $30 to $616 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 13% 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.

Williamsburg - In Brooklyn’s most popular neighborhood to stay, recommended hotels include The Hoxton, Williamsburg, Hotel Indigo Williamsburg - Brooklyn 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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1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1261 reviews)
$616+
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The William Vale
5 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2043 reviews)
$353+
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Pod Times Square
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 12914 reviews)
$153+
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Pod Brooklyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 4586 reviews)
$149+
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Even Hotel Brooklyn
4 stars
Good (7.9, 2994 reviews)
$153+
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Hyatt Place New York City/Times Square
4 stars
Good (7.8, 8206 reviews)
$223+
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Renting a car in Brooklyn

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 3221 Coney Island Ave, which is 7 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $75 per day, on average, or $224 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 3221 Coney Island Ave, which is 7 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.48 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 $41.79 and $55.72. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 66% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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