I am going to be travleing to new york with my aunt in december. I've never been, and not sure how much money I should bring. And this would not be including hotel or such. I'm trying to figure out how much I need for food and shopping.
Any sugestions?
Thanks!
2006-10-24 12:57:57 · 11 answers · asked by katshiarose 3 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ New York City
I dont have a credit card or such. I'm only 16 and not sure if I would be able to get one. Not going to be paying for any plays, thats already taken care of. Just food and shopping.
I'm hoping to bring around $500
2006-10-24 13:22:42 · update #1
Try to bring a pre-paid Credit Card, Like the Visa Gift Card (you can buy it for yourself with cash).
Have some cash, Pretzel & Hot Dog vendors use only cash.
Ya can't come to New York with out geting a pretzel and hot dog from a cart, can you ?
2006-10-24 23:20:17 · answer #1 · answered by ccfromnj 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shopping & eating in NYC as a visitor, you'll spend $500 in two days...i'm a native new yorker, and have traditionally held careers in tourist-centric places, like Times Square, and currently Grand Central Terminal. The shopping in New York is expensive anyway, but they especially target visitors with amazing & unique deals and wares that you may not be able to resist. The food is expensive too....if you're buying-out three proper meals a day in Manhattan, expect to spend at least $50 per day.
I'd say bring at least $1000, if you're not a big shopper or momento seeker. If you are, than I'd say double/triple that amount. Unless you practice severe self-restraint and budget eating, $500 won't be enough for you to enjoy yourself.
2006-10-24 15:38:44 · answer #2 · answered by Breezie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not recommend carrying a sizable amount of cash.
Do you have a Credit card or ATM card that you can use?
This would be the best way to manage what you spend. If not, then Travelers Cheques are ok, but to decide on what amount of money to bring is almost impossible without knowing what you will be doing for 5 days. Shows can be expensive, some restaurants are, too, and of course souvenirs are not cheap, either.
2006-10-24 13:09:11 · answer #3 · answered by Len_NJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, since your hotel, food and admission to the attractions are covered in this trip. They only thing you will need for a 5 day trip to the Big Apple is about $100 a day, which translate to about $500 for the 5 days you're in town. That should cover for the small stuff not included in the trip, except clothes, which will be a little bit more. Good luck
2016-03-18 23:41:44 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you plan on really shopping (and you might if you come from a small place) and going out to eat you will be needing a lot more than 500 bucks. I'm from NY but I'm in the military now so I'm away from home, whenever I go back I spend over 2,000 in 2 weeks and that's not doing or going to the tourist area. Have fun!!!!!
2006-10-24 16:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by HARLEM GIRL 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you're going shopping you're going to have to bring A LOT more then $500. Yes, it depends on where you go but once you see all the stuff there is to buy you won't be able to control yourself.
And if you're out to eat you really need more then $500. But you're going need a lot more money for shopping then you need for food. I say start saving your money and doing extra stuff around the house because your going need it. And have a great time in New York.
2006-10-25 18:35:41 · answer #6 · answered by Carmie C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to NYC, it's not how much cash you spend. It's what you see & remember forever.
Take lots of Pic's with you and your aunt in them of course.
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What to see! WoW where do you start. So much in so little time.
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The Empire State bldg. from the top. OR Top of the Rock ( see link ) it just reopened & you will need reseverations, the XMAS tree may be up when you get there too!
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Statue of Liberty, call to confirm only the 1st boat out lets you get the trip to the Crown, well worth it too. ( see link ) Elis Island included too
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Tiffany & Co 57st & 5th ave right near Trump hotel, ( see Link ) free, also time warner bldg 59th st 8th ave
All only a few blocks from Central Park. GREAT VALUE for your dollar.
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Real Cool Gadgets see web link below 5 stars don't miss
2006-10-24 13:58:16 · answer #7 · answered by BeenDareDoneThat 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bring AS MUCH money as you can! New York is awesome, and the shopping is INCREDIBLE. You will see SO MANY things that you want, and many things are inexpensive. Go to Canal Street, and there you can buy really cool things from street vendors. When I was 16, I bought the cutest black coat from Canal Street, and I got so many compliments from it.
Just save up all the money that you can.
2006-10-24 13:08:46 · answer #8 · answered by Plus-Sized &Proud 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last time i went i brought 3,000 dollars with me but i'm a shopper and so the money just went to bloomie's and others
2006-10-24 13:05:41 · answer #9 · answered by jenjen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a freekin LOT! aka as much as you can its about the most expensive city in the world
2006-10-24 13:02:34 · answer #10 · answered by RJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋