What is the best length of stay in New York City?

You need at least three days to really see the main highlights (though a “quick hits” tour could be done in a two-day NYC itinerary). However, I suggest 4-5 days to see the main sights without rushing too much.



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One week in NYC gives you enough time to see all the popular attractions, visit historic sites, and really get to know the city. We put together an example of a popular 7 Days in New York City Itinerary to give you a little inspiration to start planning the perfect sightseeing itinerary.

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Those who have 10 or 14 days in NYC will be able to see and do a lot. With this much time, they should consider taking day trips out of NYC and should certainly take the time to see the other boroughs.

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If you plan to stay at a 5-star hotel and dine at upscale restaurants in Manhattan, then a budget of $1000 is definitely not going to cut it. However, if you book a mid-tier hotel and take advantage of the many free things to do in New York, then a budget of $1000 is just fine.

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Really research what you want to see and do and plan an itinerary to see how things fit in. I would recommend at least 5-6 nights as a minimum. For our first trip to Nyc we spent 7 days there and really felt it was a good number of days to see all the touristy places and just explore the city.

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Most visitors to New York (whether first-time or return) will want to stay in Manhattan, and the best area to stay in Manhattan for most tourists is in Midtown's Theater District.

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New York City is at its best from April to June and September to early November when the weather is comfortable and there are fewer crowds of other visitors. If you're traveling with kids or on a budget, then you might want to visit during the summer or winter instead for the best overall experience.

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How much money will you need for your trip to New York City? You should plan to spend around $316 per day on your vacation in New York City, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $50 on meals for one day and $49 on local transportation.

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THE CHEAPEST TIME TO VISIT NYC As you might well have guessed, the cheapest months of the year to holiday in 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.

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You should plan to spend around $316 per day on your vacation in New York City, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average, $50 on meals for one day and $49 on local transportation. Also, the average hotel price in New York City for a couple is $331.

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We went to NYC last year during Christmas for 5 nights. My husband and I budgeted about $2000(for personal expenses not including hotel room or air travel which were separate). It was more than enough.

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NYC On A Budget: 15 Tips For Cheap Travel To New York
  1. #1: Don't stay in Manhattan.
  2. #2: Use the subway to get around.
  3. #3: Eat like a local.
  4. #4: Take advantage of museum deals.
  5. #5: Don't spend $ chasing the best views—check out these free vistas instead.
  6. #6: Walk or bike between activities and sights.


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Yes it's enough. Many people spend far less than that. Some people spend more. You will just have to be mindful of your expenses, especially at bars and restaurants.

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