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AVERAGE DAILY SPEND BY REAL TRAVELLERS IN NEW YORK : $144 per day . This reflects what everyday travellers tend to spend in New York . Think mid-range – most of the major attractions, a few cab rides, maybe a big night out, and a bit of shopping on the side.
Re: How much do money do I need for 4 nights on New York? average $200 a night for hotel, and $100 a day for attractions and $150 for budget food, and add extra for nicer restaurants, alcohol, cab rides or more expensive attractions like helicopter ride or cruise boat.
New York is notoriously expensive . Year after year, it tops Kiplinger’s list of costliest places to live. Just visiting it can cost an arm and a leg. Add in the cost of other meals, transportation and entertainment, and you could easily spend $500 a day in the Big Apple.
A $100 a day really isn’t a budget, but that New York is a fantastic city even if you don’t do any shopping. We’ll leave you with these few tips: Don’t be afraid to try fun looking food, even if you find it some place weird.
Restaurant Menu
Travis Scott Meal | $6.00 |
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Big Mac | $3.99 |
Big Mac – Meal | $5.99 |
2 Cheeseburgers | $2.00 |
2 Cheeseburgers – Meal | $4.89 |
While meal prices in New York City can vary, the average cost of food in New York City is $38 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in New York City should cost around $15 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.
Travel Traps: 22 Things To Avoid Doing In New York City Never Use a Cab. View in gallery via huffpost.com. Don’t Drive Yourself. View in gallery via iacpublishinglabs.com. Go To Time Square Once. View in gallery via hraadvisors.com. Don’t Block Traffic. View in gallery via stuffnobodycaresabout.com. Don’t Gawk. Ignore The Big Spots. Take Ferries Not Tours. Don’t Buy Knockoffs.
As you might well have guessed, the cheapest months of the year to travel to NYC are from January through March . It’s in these 3 months that the costs of both a flight and hotel are on average the lowest for the whole year.
3 – Day Trip – $372 To see a lot of the city in just 3 days , we suggest you buy a ticket for a 2- day (or 3 – day ) Hop-on, Hop-Off bus tour . TIP: There are a few tourist passes, like the CityPASS and the Smart Destinations Build Your Own Pass that can save you up to 25% even if you are here for a short stay.
New York City food and drink prices USD
Food type | Price | |
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coffee ( cup ) | Coffee is cheap in a deli, and quality and prices are higher elsewhere. | 1.50 – 2.50 |
Pint of beer | Especially in Manhattan, getting drunk is expensive. Self-catering cans start around $1 each if you look around. | 5.00 – 9.00 |
We recommend staying in one of these 5 areas: Midtown : Ideal for your first visit to New York. Upper East Side: Ideal for luxury, shopping, and museum lovers. Chelsea & Greenwich Village: Ideal for New York romantics. Soho & Lower East Side: Ideal for hipsters and coolhunters. Queens: Ideal for travelers on a budget.
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Restaurants and Bars For table service at a restaurant, make sure to tip between 15-25% of the total bill, depending on how good the service is. If, however, you’re just heading to the bar or eating there, tip $1 to $2 dollars per drink or 15-25% of the total bill if you’re putting it on a card.
Use public transportation to avoid the hefty cab prices. Take the AirTrain, the airport’s public transit line to connect with New York City’s subways, buses, and rails. Public transportation is the most affordable way to get to downtown and may be the fastest with traffic.
subways are as safe as any form of transport at night . just be aware, as much as you would be on the street.