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
$155
2 travelers
Flight to Brooklyn
3 nights at hotel
Brooklyn in January
Estimated package price
$155
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. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Miami and takes around 2h 55m.

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 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 9 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Miami and takes around 2h 55m.

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

Airports near Brooklyn

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Brooklyn

Lufthansa
Good (8,179 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,557 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,159 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,479 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,034 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,506 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,261 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,641 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (947 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,744 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,111 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,654 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,947 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,214 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,502 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (430 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,429 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,449 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,364 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,584 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 $175 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $299 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 $92 to $685 per night. Bedford-Stuyvesant is the neighborhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, vacation rentals in Brooklyn are about 39% 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.

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

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Park Terrace Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2916 reviews)
$317+
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Archer Hotel New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 2543 reviews)
$260+
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The Prince Kitano New York
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1843 reviews)
$248+
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Pod Brooklyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 5462 reviews)
$142+
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The Box House Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 3467 reviews)
$258+
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Hyatt House Jersey City
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 3842 reviews)
$268+
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Renting a car in Brooklyn

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 3 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $58 per day, on average, or $173 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 3 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $4.43 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 $53.15 and $70.86. 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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 42% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

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5 Adults, 3 Bags

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