Average cost of a holiday to New York??

Murphy_The_Cat

Doshwaster wrote: »

Another option would be to look at an open jaw trip. 4 nights in NYC then return via 2-3 nights in Boston, Philly or DC.

A vote here from me for DC & Boston -- for me, they were a much, much nicer destination that NY.

I've not done it, but NY, Boston, Washington,& Philly are all linked by the Amtrak Acela Express service, which would take you from city centre to city centre.

Doshwaster

Murphy_The_Cat wrote: »

A vote here from me for DC & Boston -- for me, they were a much, much nicer destination that NY.

I've not done it, but NY, Boston, Washington,& Philly are all linked by the Amtrak Acela Express service, which would take you from city centre to city centre.

Yes, the train is by far the best way to get between the four main eastern seaboard cities. Flying such short distances is far too much hassle. If money is tight then there are plenty of bus services between each city and competition keeps the prices very low but they can be unreliable and you get to travel with a lot of "interesting" characters.

bluenoseam

Megabus even operate in the US these days - probably have a NY-Boston/Philly route as well which should be cheapish.

New York can be expensive, but if you're brave enough it can also be a lot cheaper than some places here in terms of accomodation - particularly if you're willing to sacrifice central locations for a little more suburban. The subway system I'd say does kind of provide a "limit" to where it's financially viable, but even adding a sizeable LIRR weekly ticket might only add say £55 onto the cost of a hotel out there, which might still make it significantly cheaper.

No two ways about it, New York's expensive, that's a statement of the plainly obvious, but like all places there's get arounds if you're flexible enough.