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How much does a trip to New York City, United States cost?
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A 3-night trip to New York City, United States for 2 people costs about €1,670 ($1,870) on a mid-range budget, from €1,160 ($1,300) travelling cheaply up to €2,310 ($2,590) in comfort. Totals cover accommodation, food and drinks, local transport and sights; flights are extra.
Updated September 2026
Trip cost calculator
3-4 star hotel, restaurants, a taxi now and then
| Stay | €1,170 ($1,310) |
| Food & drinks | €250 ($280) |
| Local transport | €115 ($130) |
| Sights & activities | €140 ($155) |
| Total | €1,670 ($1,870) |
Cost per person per day in New York City, United States
| Budget | Mid-range | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stay | €155$175 | €195$220 | €245$275 |
| Food & drinks | €23$26 | €41$47 | €60$67 |
| Local transport | €6.5$7.5 | €19$21 | €32$36 |
| Sights & activities | €9$10 | €23$26 | €46$52 |
| Total per person per day | €195$215 | €280$310 | €385$430 |
What things cost in New York City, United States
Hotel room per night
- Budget€310 ($345)
- Mid-range€390 ($435)
- Comfort€490 ($550)
Live nightly rates for a double room near the centre: median of 34 hotels on Agoda for a night next month.
- Restaurant meal€17.84 ($20)
- Street food or quick meal€4.46 ($5)
- Coffee€3.12 ($3.50)
- Public transport ticket€2.59 ($2.90)
Hotels in New York City, United States
Budget: €310 ($345) · Mid-range: €390 ($435) · Comfort: €490 ($550)
See hotel prices for your datesMoney tips for New York City, United States
- Fair taxi price (official, daytime): $52 (€46). Yellow taxi fare from JFK to Manhattan is a flat $52 plus tolls and tip. Use the official taxi stand outside each terminal. Refuse any driver soliciting inside the terminal or offering a "deal".
- Best alternative: AirTrain JFK to Jamaica or Howard Beach station, then connecting subway or LIRR ($10.75 (€9.59))
- Tap your contactless bank card or phone on the OMNY reader at the turnstile to enter. MetroCard must be swiped at the same style reader. No exit tap needed. If you enter without paying, you face a fine. Fine without a valid ticket: $100 (€89.21).
- Tipping is expected: 15-20% in restaurants, 15-20% for taxis, and a few dollars per bag for porters and hotel staff. Bartenders typically get $1-2 per drink.
- No cover or bread charge is standard. Many diners include an automatic 18-20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more; check your bill before adding extra tip. Menu prices are shown without tax, so expect the total to be higher than listed.
- Always choose to be charged in USD and decline dynamic currency conversion at ATMs and card terminals. Prefer bank-attached ATMs over standalone machines, which often charge higher fees. Some independent ATMs in tourist areas charge $3-5 plus your bank's fee.
Tickets for the top sights
Check current prices and book official tickets in advance.
How we calculate
Stay is a double room shared by two (one room per two travelers). Food assumes two cheap meals, a modest dinner and a coffee on a budget, a cheap lunch, a restaurant dinner, coffee and a drink mid-range and restaurant meals, coffees and drinks in comfort. Transport is a daily public transport allowance, plus taxis in the higher tiers. Sights is an average daily allowance for entry tickets and activities. Everything is per day of the trip; a 3-night trip counts 3 days.
Not included: flights, travel insurance, city tax (usually a few euros per person per night, paid at the hotel), shopping and nightlife.
Estimates from average local prices and live hotel rates; exchange rates as of 2026-10-06. Your trip can cost more or less.