The average price of a 7-day trip to Brooklyn is $1,934 for a solo traveler, $3,473 for a couple, and $6,512 for a family of 4. Brooklyn hotels range from $92 to $591 per night with an average of $139, while most vacation rentals will cost $160 to $500 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) are between $697 and $1,099 per person for economy flights and $2,187 to $3,449 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $64 to $169 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit Brooklyn, NY, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to JFK and stay in a Brooklyn hotel:
- January 15th to March 25th
- May 14th to June 3rd
- August 27th to November 25th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Brooklyn is usually mid to late September.
Average Brooklyn Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Brooklyn for a week is $1,587-$3,078($227-$440 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $64 to $169 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $989 for economy
Lodging: $131 to $151 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Brooklyn for a week is $3,004-$5,470($429-$781 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $128 to $338 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,978 for economy
Lodging: $131 to $151 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $119 to $145 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Brooklyn for a week is $4,632-$10,500($662-$1,500 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $256 to $676 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,956 for economy
Lodging: $262 to $302 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $190 to $203 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Brooklyn
How cheap can you make a vacation to Brooklyn? The cheapest trip to Brooklyn is about $113 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $20 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $78.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit Brooklyn for a week is $790-$2,031($113-$290 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $35 to $70 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $425 to $989 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Brooklyn for a week is $1,460-$3,510($209-$501 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $70 to $140 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $850 to $1,978 for economy
Lodging: $78 to $92 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $20 to $50 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Brooklyn for a week is $2,872-$7,020($410-$1,003 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $140 to $280 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,700 to $3,956 for economy
Lodging: $156 to $184 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $80 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Brooklyn cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Brooklyn Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Brooklyn.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Brooklyn for a week is $3,261-$10,730($466-$1,533 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $134 to $338 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,075 to $2,364 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $591 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Brooklyn for a week is $5,274-$15,460($753-$2,209 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $268 to $676 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,150 to $4,728 for first class
Lodging: $208 to $591 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $500 to $1,000 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Brooklyn for a week is $10,548-$27,920($1,507-$3,989 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $536 to $1,352 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $4,300 to $9,456 for first class
Lodging: $416 to $1,182 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $750 to $1,500 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Brooklyn Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Brooklyn is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Brooklyn due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
Brooklyn Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on Brooklyn hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in Brooklyn.
Flight Costs to Brooklyn
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,099 average in late July to a low of $697 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $724. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Brooklyn our data includes 1,493 originating airports, and 239 airlines. The area has more variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Brooklyn from an airport like Cox’s Bazar (CXB) in Cox’s Bazar (Bangladesh) for an average $13,500 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA) in Washington, DC (the United States) at an average of just $152.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Brooklyn, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $402, so you can easily save about 58% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around Brooklyn can easily cost $520 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $35 per person. Private tours can cost $1043 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.