Best/cheapest time to go to NYC
Sep 14th, 2005, 12:22 PM
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As the law of supply and demand dictates, "the best & cheapest" are mutually exclusive.
If you're looking to save money, I'd suggest January or February (but not the weekend closest to Valentine's Day).
Where to begin? Buy a guidebook, research this forum, click Fodor's "destinations," visit other internet sites (such as Citysearch for everything and Shecky's for nightlife).
When you have specific questions, come back and ask away!
If you're looking to save money, I'd suggest January or February (but not the weekend closest to Valentine's Day).
Where to begin? Buy a guidebook, research this forum, click Fodor's "destinations," visit other internet sites (such as Citysearch for everything and Shecky's for nightlife).
When you have specific questions, come back and ask away!
Sep 14th, 2005, 12:30 PM
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I can't speak for the cheapest, but for me the best time is the week before Christmas. I think it's magical then. Unfortunately, this year I can only go the week after Christmas but as far as I'm concerned any visit to NY is a good visit.
Sep 14th, 2005, 12:34 PM
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The holidays tend to be very expensive in NYC (hotels, air, etc.) because everybody wants to be here (high demand).
The summer months are crowded with tourists.
May is probably a good month in terms of weather & prices -- a "best/cheapest" compromise.
The summer months are crowded with tourists.
May is probably a good month in terms of weather & prices -- a "best/cheapest" compromise.
Sep 14th, 2005, 04:11 PM
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For really good hotel prices you need Jan or Feb - everything else is higher than that with Nov/Dec highest followed by Oct.
Of course in Jan/Feb you can run into really bad weather.
So - it depends on what you want to see most (if it's mostly indoors) and if you don;t mind the cold (I much prefer it to the summer) Jan/Feb can be fine.
Of course in Jan/Feb you can run into really bad weather.
So - it depends on what you want to see most (if it's mostly indoors) and if you don;t mind the cold (I much prefer it to the summer) Jan/Feb can be fine.
Sep 14th, 2005, 04:23 PM
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Just FYI, some friends of mine just went to NYC in August and they said it was as hot as in Texas right now. The heat also impacted the "stink factor" in the streets. They said they really enjoyed it, but wouldn't go again in August. Having been to New England, my vote would be mid to late October for NYC, but I am sure it is not inexpensive.
Sep 15th, 2005, 07:53 AM
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I think right now is ideal. First half of September. Weather is usually not oppresive. Kids are back in school so tourist sights aren't packed.
As to starting to plan the trip, why not start looking at hotel prices (quikbook.com)or give us an idea of what your budget is and the kinds of things that interest you. The biggest problem with Jan/Feb is not being able to "stroll" the neighborhoods or Central Park.
As to starting to plan the trip, why not start looking at hotel prices (quikbook.com)or give us an idea of what your budget is and the kinds of things that interest you. The biggest problem with Jan/Feb is not being able to "stroll" the neighborhoods or Central Park.
