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How Much Does New York Cost?
A complete daily budget breakdown for New York — from backpacker to luxury traveler.
Quick Budget Summary
Budget
$105
/day
$735 for 7 days
Mid-Range
$250
/day
$1750 for 7 days
Luxury
$607
/day
$4249 for 7 days
Current Hotel Prices
Daily Cost Breakdown
Category
Budget
Mid-Range
Luxury
Accommodation
$37
Hostels, guesthouses
$100
3-star hotels, Airbnb
$273
5-star hotels, boutiques
Food
$32
Street food, diners
$63
Casual restaurants
$121
Fine dining
Transport
$16
Public transit, walking
$38
Metro + occasional rideshare
$91
Private car, Uber Black
Activities
$21
Free museums, parks
$50
Paid attractions, tours
$121
VIP experiences, private guides
Total / Day
$105
$250
$607
Money-Saving Tips for New York
- ✓Get a 7-day unlimited MetroCard for the subway — it runs 24/7
- ✓Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunrise for stunning views
- ✓Eat everything: dollar pizza slices, Chinatown dumplings, Smorgasburg markets
- ✓See a Broadway show — TKTS booth in Times Square sells same-day discounted tickets
- ✓Visit during shoulder season (April to June, September to November) for the best balance of weather and prices
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