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 9 miles from the city center. Airlines that fly from the United States to Brooklyn include Virgin Atlantic, Delta and EL AL. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brooklyn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brooklyn to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 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 Virgin Atlantic, Delta and EL AL. The shortest domestic flight to Brooklyn departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 05m.

Train

Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Brooklyn, followed by Acela. The train journey from Brooklyn to Philadelphia takes 1h 22m and costs around $11 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about $11 for a 1h 39m 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 Drive Tri-State, among others, in New York.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Brooklyn, including Greyhound, Peter Pan Bus Lines and Bus. From Andalusia, the bus ride to Brooklyn takes 90 miles and will cost you around $16. From Albany, the ticket costs about $26 for a journey of 150 miles. Brooklyn’s bus station is located 1.6 miles from the city center.

Airports near Brooklyn

TEBTeterboro
CDWCaldwell Wright

Airlines serving Brooklyn

KLM
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Lufthansa
Good (7,690 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,655 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,021 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,152 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,838 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,074 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,138 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,701 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,461 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,519 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,600 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (889 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,360 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,634 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,122 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,166 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,345 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,427 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,657 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 $154 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $348 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 $623 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, 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, 2450 reviews)
$271+
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citizenM New York Bowery
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, 3366 reviews)
$176+
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Pod Brooklyn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 4876 reviews)
$80+
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Hotel 50 Bowery
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, 2554 reviews)
$172+
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The Local Ny
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2957 reviews)
$51+
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The Hoxton, Williamsburg
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, 629 reviews)
$197+
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Renting a car in Brooklyn

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $94 per day, on average, or $282 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 7 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

Renting a car in Brooklyn costs $94 per day, on average, or $282 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 7 miles from the city center.

Expect to pay $3.18 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 $38.16 and $50.88.

Best car rental deals in Brooklyn

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$22/day

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$24/day

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