Why are NYC hotels so expensive in September?

Supply & Demand. Because New York City is a business destination, and business travel picks up after Labor Day. Also because New York City isn't really a summer destination, as it's not a beach or an amusement park, so once the summer tourist season ends, people start coming here instead.



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I think you are finding them higher because 1) it's too early to book, so hotels are charging their full rate without any discounts based on expected vacancies, and 2) mid-September is the start of convention and conference season, and demand for rooms by business travellers goes up.

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Tight supply: Hopper's report points out that right now, there are fewer hotel rooms under construction than there were before the pandemic thanks to lockdowns, supply chain snags and rising interest rates. When demand is high and supply is low, prices tend to rise.

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Book something cancelable early, and keep an eye out for a better rate or better hotel as you get closer to your travel dates. Prices do fluctuate by date of stay and by when you book.

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The best month to book hotels in the US is September. During the month of December, hotel bookings are 6% cheaper on average. The second cheapest month to book a hotel deal is March. Avoid October, as this is the most expensive time to book a hotel stateside.

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September in New York marks the start of fall and is one of the best months of the year to visit NYC. The air is a comfortable temperature, there are fewer tourists in the city, and the leaves start changing color.

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A warm sweater, thick hoodie, or medium weight jackets are a must for the nights. If you're coming later in the month, bring a jacket and sweaters so you can layer on colder days. A simple crewneck sweater like this one is great for layering.

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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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And according to data from the travel app Hopper, the 15-day benchmark is a good one for big business cities, such as New York and Chicago, but it's not as accurate for vacation destinations like the Caribbean or Hawaii.

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Most extended stay guests book accommodations for at least one week. This is because the average nightly rate is discounted when guests stay longer.

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The answer is yes, you will find some good food in that price range, you won't starve. Allowing maybe $100 per person per day will get you a nice dinner every night and an occasional sit down lunch too. Adding more to the budget means you can maybe go to a 5 star dinner for a splurge one night too.

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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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