Introduction
New York City offers tourists an infinite option of things to do. But New York City vacation can be extremely expensive. A city vacation is not always known for being budget friendly but there are lots of ways to save money while on a city vacation and a dozen of opportunities for absolutely free entertainment.
Step 1
1. Exploit the public transportation
Buses and subways help you save a lot of money, so say no to taxis as they will just rip you off. The Unlimited Ride Metro Card offers you to ride the subway as many times as you want for only $25.00. The MTA site helps you by giving you information and maps and offers you to find the best route for your destination and also helps you to plan your city vacation.
Step 2
1. Avoid hotels
You can save money on your city vacation by not spending money and blowing out your credit cards at big hotels. New York City has countless hostels and dormitory-style rooms; where people share sleeping accommodations and bathrooms. If you don’t mind that, then this would help you save lots of money.
Step 3
Find a local deli
Delis that cater to locals rather than tourists on city vacations are much more reasonably priced, so try to find a nearby local deli. In New York such delis provide you with everything from coffee to a bagel or beer. Some even sell shampoos. You should also take advantage of the street food. As the saying goes “eating street food in New York City is a right of passage for travelers”. So get your hands on as much street food as you can! Online sites like Time Out and City Search also help us in saving money by issuing an online list of the best bargains in the city for eating out.
Step 4
Don’t forget to walk!
If you are going on a New York City vacation for the first time, then you would want to go on one or more of the walking tours. They are not only inexpensive, but also provide you with an overview of the countless attractions of New York City. If something particularly catches your eye, you can make plans to visit it again when you have more time.
Step 5
. Check into the local festivals
See to it that you visit the local festivals when you go on your city vacation. There is almost always something going on in New York City and most of the events don’t require an admission fee. They provide you with free entertainment, and help you get acquainted with some of the locals. These festivals offer you with amusement rides, pony rides for the children, petting zoos and not to forget all kinds of carnival games.
Tips
New York City is a remarkable place to visit and not even an expensive one! I hope these tips help you save money on your city vacation, because once you come to New York, you want to come back again and again. And why go anywhere else on your city vacation when you can visit the hottest city and that too, on a friendly budget!
Sources and Citations
www.york-trips.com
