‘New York’ spending money for 4 days? Advice please.

[Abbysmum]

I got back from NY last week, cost wise a yellow cab from JFK to Manhattan is a set cost of $52 + tolls + tip. We paid $70 in total. On the way back I booked GoAirlink Shuttle and this was $40 however I think it's per person (2 of us). I'm not sure if the set cost is the same from Manhattan to JFK though.

Breakfast wise we just went to Starbucks $5 coffee/$3 muffin. On near enough every corner there are food carts, bagels/muffins in the morning and hotdogs the rest of the time.

Cash wise I took $500 and this included the taxi fare from JFK and we only ate out twice, Applebees $60 and a random diner $50.

We booked Top of the Rock tickets in advance as we wanted to go at twilight. If you want to go in the crown at Statue of Liberty they sell out way in advance as there are only 400 each day.

If I think of any other tips I'll let you know!

[JohnD]

Try the Heartland Brewery 'chain'. From what I remember, there are only 3 or 4 of them and they all have different menus.

[lam]

Originally Posted by Abbysmum

I got back from NY last week, cost wise a yellow cab from JFK to Manhattan is a set cost of $52 + tolls + tip. We paid $70 in total. On the way back I booked GoAirlink Shuttle and this was $40 however I think it's per person (2 of us). I'm not sure if the set cost is the same from Manhattan to JFK though.

Breakfast wise we just went to Starbucks $5 coffee/$3 muffin. On near enough every corner there are food carts, bagels/muffins in the morning and hotdogs the rest of the time.

Cash wise I took $500 and this included the taxi fare from JFK and we only ate out twice, Applebees $60 and a random diner $50.

We booked Top of the Rock tickets in advance as we wanted to go at twilight. If you want to go in the crown at Statue of Liberty they sell out way in advance as there are only 400 each day.

If I think of any other tips I'll let you know!

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I am trying to decide whether or not to get goairlink shuttle to JFK or get a taxi from Manhattan (Beacon hotel near upper west)to JFK.
Is that $40 per person for a single ride from manhattan to JFK? That sounds expensive compared to the flat rate +tip and tolls for a taxi!.

its my sons 21st and i'm so worried we'll run out of cash there.We have a small kitchen and i'm thinking of buying snacks/brekkie items in orlando or at the airport to bring to new york as our flight will be 'domestic' coming from orlando.

[Mrs dee]

We try and budget £1000 for five days

[Hallowishes]

Originally Posted by lam

I am trying to decide whether or not to get goairlink shuttle to JFK or get a taxi from Manhattan (Beacon hotel near upper west)to JFK.
Is that $40 per person for a single ride from manhattan to JFK? That sounds expensive compared to the flat rate +tip and tolls for a taxi!.

its my sons 21st and i'm so worried we'll run out of cash there.We have a small kitchen and i'm thinking of buying snacks/brekkie items in orlando or at the airport to bring to new york as our flight will be 'domestic' coming from orlando.

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Hi, we’ve not long been back and we got a taxi from JFK into midtown Manhattan, it was very easy, we came out from collecting our luggage and it was right there, the main taxi rank by the exit doors. You wait till they say the number to go to outside and your taxi is right there. It’s a set fee plus tips/tolls for all Taxi’s so we paid $75, that’s one way though so you need to keep aside money for the way back. It does say at passport control to not go to anyone else asking if you want a taxi, you only go to the main black and yellow taxi area that’s cordoned off. I didn’t really see much for buses/airport links i’m afraid. We just went with the easiest option and I’m glad we did 😊

[lam]

Originally Posted by Hallowishes

Hi, we’ve not long been back and we got a taxi from JFK into midtown Manhattan, it was very easy, we came out from collecting our luggage and it was right there, the main taxi rank by the exit doors. You wait till they say the number to go to outside and your taxi is right there. It’s a set fee plus tips/tolls for all Taxi’s so we paid $75, that’s one way though so you need to keep aside money for the way back. It does say at passport control to not go to anyone else asking if you want a taxi, you only go to the main black and yellow taxi area that’s cordoned off. I didn’t really see much for buses/airport links i’m afraid. We just went with the easiest option and I’m glad we did 😊

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Hi thanks.
We just booked passes with 'sightseeingpass' and 1 of the 'attractions' we can chose is the return goairlink shuttle to JFK! got a great discount and $40 credit toward another attraction (we chose esb) so really pleased.
Just need to sort out newark to our hotel and we're all set.
don't think i'll be budgeting £1000 for 5 days though. Thats a fortune!

[f1girly]

I'm looking at getting Flex passes from sightseeingpass tomorrow, glad to hear someone else has used them.

[ems35]

do the taxis outside the airport fit 5 people plus luggage? or will we have to pre book something

[Hallowishes]

Originally Posted by ems35

do the taxis outside the airport fit 5 people plus luggage? or will we have to pre book something

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I’m not sure but when we were there the other week there were all different sizes, there was 3 of us and 2 suitcases and hand luggage, we were in a normal sized car but there were bigger ones. We had a nice older Chinese guy who was quiet but that was nice as we were able to take it all in and talk between us. It’s quite a long journey from the airport but it passes in no time. Very easy to see the taxi area when you come out and very organised.