New York City Break!

BlaEm

Hello, looking for a little advice!

My partner and I have recently decided we'd like to go to New York over one of the May bank holidays. We can take a bit of holiday so planning on flying out Thursday evening and back on Monday evening (back to work Wednesday) but can be flexible - sadly a lack of holiday means we can't take more than 2 days off.

My questions are:
- Are we better booking flights now, or waiting to see if any late deals come up?
Currently around £350-400 for flights, at times which work for us.

- Is it better to book flights and hotels separately, or does a package normally work out cheaper?

- Any other moneysaving tips?

Thanks in advance

HoofeHearted

You may find the following thread useful.
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/2230655

BlaEm

Thanks HoofeHearted, I didn't spot that in my forum search

holidaysforme

BlaEm wrote: »

Hello, looking for a little advice!

My partner and I have recently decided we'd like to go to New York over one of the May bank holidays. We can take a bit of holiday so planning on flying out Thursday evening and back on Monday evening (back to work Wednesday) but can be flexible - sadly a lack of holiday means we can't take more than 2 days off.

My questions are:
- Are we better booking flights now, or waiting to see if any late deals come up?
Currently around £350-400 for flights, at times which work for us.

- Is it better to book flights and hotels separately, or does a package normally work out cheaper?

- Any other moneysaving tips?

Thanks in advance

Those flight prices seem pretty good to me. I know BA and Virgin have a sale at the moment, so might be worth a look. They have some really good prices, and also BA holidays have some good deals for flights and hotel packages.

Fab time to go, by the way. May is perfect weatherwise.

richardw

holidaysforme wrote: »

Those flight prices seem pretty good to me. I know BA and Virgin have a sale at the moment, so might be worth a look. They have some really good prices, and also BA holidays have some good deals for flights and hotel packages.

Fab time to go, by the way. May is perfect weatherwise.

I agree. Was exactly what I was going to say.

phatbear

BlaEm wrote: »

- Is it better to book flights and hotels separately, or does a package normally work out cheaper?

Price the flights up then price a package up and compare and contrast, with the exception of last my trip to NY, i have always booked packages through expedia, dont forget cashback sites like topcashback and expedia for a few quid back and you get nectar points too for your booking

loskie

worth looking at "Big Apple Greeter" fora real New Yorkers tour tailor made for you and free.
I did it 3 years ago spent a half day was really good and free.
Oh ok then I think it cost a coffee.

Airport transfer by train, not taxi.
I am a bit of a country bumpkin and loved NewYork. Felt quite safe wandering about.
Staten Island Ferry for free trip and good views of NY City and Liberty

PeacefulWaters

Don't wait for those prices to improve.

Price up Dublin to NYC though. You might be surprised - especially business class.