What budget to go to New York?

The expenses for your stay in New York: daily budget, cost of living, etc...

Big Apple is one of the most visited and famous cities in the world with tourist attractions to never finish, and skyscrapers to give you a torticolis. New York can therefore make a little fear for those who have planned a small budget. But there are so many good plans in New York that it is possible to find cheap accommodation, to eat cheap, and to visit cheap. You just have to be careful, and jump on the right occasions. We are not going to give you tips to find a cheap flight to New York (not here at all), but rather give you an overview of what will cost you your trip to New York .

Is the cost of living in New York high?

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In fact, apart from your flight ticket that will cost you relatively cheap in the hollow period (except school holidays and summer), you will have to plan a fairly high budget to fully enjoy the city of New York. Coming to New York may be a dream for you, so don't spoil it by depriving yourself of some activities. But be careful, we repeat, it is possible to spend a stay in New York by limiting expenses. It's up to you to hunt the good plans.

What budget to stay in New York?

For staying in New York , there are for all budgets, but the main aspect you need to consider is the location of the hotel. Indeed, a hotel can offer very attractive prices, but if it is far from Manhattan, you will pay for transportation every day, you will waste time, and you will tire for nothing. There are cheap hostels and hotels in Manhattan, which is the centre of New York.

For groups ranging from 4 to 8 people, look at the offers apartment rental in New York , which will be more advantageous than taking several rooms in a hotel.

Youth Hostel : from 24-27$ per night (18-20€)

Hotel ** : from $55-60 per night (45€)

Hotel *** : from $68-70 per night (50+€)

Hotel **** : from 135$ per night (100€)

Hotel ***** : from 250-300$ per night (190-215€. Prices vary greatly).

Consider following the offers in advance to get the best price according to the period.

Find a hotel in New York

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What budget to eat in New York?

New York is full of small shop proposing 1$ pizza parts , vendors are located at all corners of the street and offer hot-dogs from 1 to $3 . But if you want to go eat in good small restaurants with the menu of local specialties, you will still get out for cheap. Prices to eat in New York :

Street Food $1 to $3

Fast Food $7-12

Quick kitchen (delicatessen) $15-20

Economic restaurant $35-40

Standard and chic restaurant $50-70

IMPORTANT : Don't forget about every restaurant note a tip from 15 to 20% total. This will swell all your notes but here is tradition! Think about it because it weighs on your budget.

Some price ideas in New York

Simple metro ticket $2.5

New York Pass (many tourist entries): $85/adult for 1 day, $153 for 3 days, and $195.50 for 7 days

Coca Canette : $1.5 (in store)

Cappuccino $4

Cigarette package $13

Taxi (1 km) : $1.5 (taxes are omnipresent, sometimes take them to make a few hundred meters).

Taxi (1h) : $30-35 (use if you are at 2 or 3 to go to Queens, New Jersey, etc...).

New York is a very touristic, internationally renowned city and the price of visits and attractions on site are relatively high. However, it is possible to visit New York for cheap. You can calculate your travel budget New York on Toolito. Note that coming to New York in summer costs more than the rest of the year (also avoid the New Year’s Period if you have a tight budget).