7 Insider Tips to Visit NYC on a Budget (Without Missing Anything)
New York doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are 7 insider tips to experience NYC like a local while staying on budget:
- Book flights early using our [flight search tool].
- Stay in budget-friendly areas like Queens or Upper Manhattan with our [hotel deals].
- Eat like a local—try $1 pizza, halal carts, and dumpling spots in Chinatown.
- Free museum days at MoMA, Brooklyn Museum, and more.
- Walk everywhere—NYC is best seen on foot.
- Take the Staten Island Ferry for skyline views—completely free.
- Use the subway and get an unlimited MetroCard.