How much spending money should I need for a trip to NYC?

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dee

I lived in New York City for 42 years and base on the prices now you should have at least $150. - $250. per day ( doesn't include hotel which runs about $200. per night and up ). Here are some examples of prices .

Statue of Liberty - $10.
Metropolitan Museum of Art - $15.
Rose Center for Earth & Space -$10. , Space Show - $22.
United Nation - $11.50
Intrepid Museum - $17.50
Shark - $16.

You can always go to - www.nyctourist.com , www.newyorkcitypass.com or www.cityguidemagazine.com .

There are pently of web sites that can give you information of places to go and their prices .

YOU CAN PURCHASE A 7 DAY UNLIMITED METRO CARD FOR $24 & THE 1 DAY FUN PASS FOR $7. PER DAY TO RIDE THE MTA BUSES AND SUBWAY . YOU CAN ALSO GO TO -WWW.MTA.INFO - TO PRINT OUT A MAP OF THE CITY BUS AND TRAIN ROUTES .

GOOD NEWS !! there is no tax on clothes and shoes .

billy

2500 to be safe and keep only a little more than what you plan to spend that day with you just in case

Rachel

I would say about $300 if you are going to use the money to buy some gifts, use for transportation (maybe a taxi or subway), eating/drinking, musemums, and such.

natalie_griffin323

about 1000

Jenny

Guerrilla Soldier

I am from there but moved away a few years ago, my girlfriend and I went back for a few days and brought $1000 and we did the sightseeing deal and some shopping since she's never been there and even still we came home with money. For 10 days though, I'd say at least $1000.

lunatic

Ride the subway, but never alone.

Don't carry cash.

Spend time planning your meals. Dining in NYC is expensive.

lizzy

you at least need $600 dollars because i live in NYC and trust me its not cheap because when i go shopping and to museums and i spend a lot of money okay so be prepared and I'm in college so i spend a lot of money lol

jollygreen60

If you have three meals a day at a neiborhood deli or diner, be prepared to spend about $35 dollars, give or take depending on what you eat; this would be for a regular meal each time, not including tip. To save money, buy most of your food to have at your hostel; luncheon meat, bread, soup, breakfast bars, etc.

Museums, etc., I suggest that you get a book with attractions that you may want to see contained in it; a AAA book, for example. This will have listings of all types of things, and usually prices for admission, etc.

Transpotation, use the subway and buses. Buy the day passes, it will save you time and money. Taxis can be expensive.

Use a credit card if you can so you do not have too much cash on you, or use travellers checks.

If you wish to see a Broadway show, try to get your tickets at the "ticket booth" in the middle of Times Square, you can usually get them 1/2 price.

I would estimate about $100 a day.

I would do these things to plan your costs beforehand, and base it better on what you want to do. Hope this helps.

ReddBratt

I would take as much as I could possibly save. Put it on a Visa/Mastercard that way there you can't lose it and if you don't spend it all, you will still have it.

abbastanza

ummm i heard it was pretty expensive to be out there so you should save some muuuula! saving tips?: i don't have any but good luck on your trip to the big city!

redondogirl

I lot of money. You will be taking cabs, food and drinks are expensive, but you'll have lots of fund.

playfulkitty8006

I would say about 5000 maybe a couple extra grand just to be on the safe side. Things can get expensive there.

Twinklestar

ALOTTTTTTTTTTTTT OF IT!! i live here so i know!

LOST

i think 1000$ to 2500$ is enough

All of it.

BriBri

u really don't need that much money if u not gonna shop much u will be safe taking the subway and visiting the museums I'm thinking about 1500 at least and the most u will probably need is about 2000 u really don't need to take the cabs thou well good luck on your trip to the Big Apple

p.s I'm going to go to NYC this weekend can't wait and I'm only being there for 4 days but my hotel and dinner are no cost to me but I'm not planing on spending much im just bring my debit card

Hey u can also just charge things if u want just another idea well have fun

nikki5

prob over 1000 $
its a huge amount of money and i know

Well if you got a vacation package that included hotel and air fare it would be cheaper than doing those seperate. Take the subway not a taxi you have to pay taxi cab fare and tip the driver. Dont stay at a really fancy hotel. A two star is good enogh if your visiting NY you wont be stayin the hotel too much. Look for coupons so you can save money on tickets for shows etc.

ryanisalifestyle

You are going to need about $1,000 for ten days. Vacations arn't cheap and Ney York is not a cheap city.

code_red

All I can say is take a ride on the Staten Island Ferry. Its free and it gives you breathtaking views of the city itself, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island and just the New York Harbor itself. You don't have to pay anything, take the ride back and forth. Its one of the best 30 min back and forth you'll spend!

mercy 66

pper day : hotel=200 3 meals =100 transportation =60 entry tickets 60 ,total per day= 420 then i think for ten days 4200 $ plus 1000 pocket money &sovoneir,shopping average between 6-7 grants will be fine

Clara Isabella

A lot - it's expensive to park, to go through toll booths, to shop & to eat out. NYC thinks very highly of their amenities. Probably $300 spending money would be sufficient, not including plane or hostel.

babygirl

new ork is expensive, you'll need a dang lot of money! but watch out, n.y. is famous for crime!

sweetaskandy91

well it depends on how much u have and whats ur budget i guess.

Curt

depending on where you eat. 700 - 1300

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preferablyyoung

Just take a loan and go on your vacation, who knows, you might want to buy a house there.

mdel

Bring lots of money! Plan to spend about $150-200 per day. This will cover admissions to different museums, meals, bus/taxi/subway fare, etc. Save money by taking the subway or bus as much as possible; cabs can be expensive in NYC.

mac77

Always good to carry a little more money, just in case. For 10 days, I'm sure $1,000 would get you plenty of fun and memorable experiences. MOMA and the MET are tops $15, although the MET used to accept any money as donations. Also you should check out The Whitney Museun, the Guggenheimer Museum, and lots of smaller museums including one in Harlem. If you go to SOHO you could check out the Art Galleries where paintings are for sale. Same holds true for the Galleries on 57th Street. If your taste tends to be avant garde modern painting by yet to be famous artists, try the East Village around Second Avenue. Or the West Village around Jane Street. These sites are only drops in the bucket as far as art in New York City is concerned. Afterall, it's one of the three or four art capitals of the world. Also I'm a New Yorker.

j :)

A lot and then some more

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