{"id":255223,"date":"2026-06-13T19:47:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T17:47:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/destinations\/united-states\/new-york\/"},"modified":"2026-06-16T14:16:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-16T12:16:24","slug":"new-york","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/destinations\/united-states\/new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"New York: Guide, Tips &#038; What to See 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_HERO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest-up\"><style>.lk-dest-up{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;align-items:center;gap:6px 16px;font-family:'DM Sans',Georgia,sans-serif;background:#faf7f2;border:1px solid #eee8dc;border-left:4px solid #c39f76;border-radius:10px;padding:12px 18px;margin:0 0 1.6rem;font-size:14px;color:#3d3429}.lk-dest-up strong{color:#b0895e}.lk-dest-up .s{color:#6b5d4a;margin-left:auto}@media(max-width:560px){.lk-dest-up .s{margin-left:0;width:100%}}<\/style><span>\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Updated: <strong>16. 6. 2026<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"s\">content coming soon<\/span><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_UPDATED end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navbox\"><div class=\"lk-dest-navlab\">What are you after first?<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-nav\"><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#kdy-jet\">When to go&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">What to book early&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#ubytovani\">Where to stay&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#usetrit\">How to save&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-navc\" href=\"#clanky\">Our articles&nbsp;\u2193<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_NAV end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-chiprow\"><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83c\udfdb\ufe0f Capital <b>Washington D.C.<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcb0 Currency <b>United States dollar (USD)<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f Language <b>English<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd50 Time zone <b>UTC-05:00, UTC-06:00, UTC-07:00, UTC-08:00, UTC-09:00, UTC-10:00<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udcde Dialling code <b>+1<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udd0c Plug <b>A \/ B \u00b7 120 V<\/b><\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-chipf\">\ud83d\udec2 Visa (CZ citizens) <b>visa-free up to 90 days (ESTA)<\/b><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_FACTS end -->\n\n\n<p><strong>New York<\/strong> has probably sat on your bucket list for years \u2013 along with a thousand questions buzzing in your head. 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text-decoration:none; font-size:12.5px; font-weight:700; padding:7px 15px; border-radius:7px; }\n.lk-dest-lmap a.lk-mpop-b:hover, .lk-mpop a.lk-mpop-b:hover { background:#b0895e; color:#fff; }\n@media (max-width:560px){ .lk-dest-hero-h{ font-size:31px; } .lk-dest-hero{ min-height:260px; } .lk-dest-lmap{ height:320px; } }\n@media (max-width:900px){ .lk-dest-arts,.lk-dest-trips,.lk-dest-stays{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} .lk-dest-prac{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .lk-dest-how{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} }\n@media (max-width:560px){ .lk-dest-arts,.lk-dest-trips,.lk-dest-flights,.lk-dest-stays{ grid-template-columns:1fr;} .lk-dest-weather{ grid-template-columns:repeat(6,1fr); row-gap:12px;} .lk-dest-cur{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center;} }\n<\/style><div class=\"lk-dest-cur\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/lukas-a-lucie-lk-media-700x700-1.jpg\" alt=\"Lucie a Luk\u00e1\u0161 \u2014 Loudav\u00fdm krokem\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><div><div class=\"k\">This isn&#8217;t a catalogue<\/div><div class=\"n\">We&#8217;re Lucie and Luk\u00e1\u0161 \u2014 and travel is our life<\/div><div class=\"d\">The two of us put this guide together and keep an eye on it. We only pick trips and tips we&#8217;d take ourselves, and we only write about places worth your time.<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-how\"><div>\u270d\ufe0f <b>We build it by hand<\/b> \u2014 the two of us choose the destinations and tips, and bots help us keep the numbers up to date<\/div><div>\ud83d\udd04 <b>We refresh prices every morning<\/b> \u2014 no week-old trips or flights hanging around here<\/div><div>\ud83e\udded <b>We only recommend places we&#8217;d go ourselves<\/b> \u2014 and we&#8217;ll tell you what to skip too<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CURATOR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"co-videt\">What to see and do in New York<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You won&#8217;t see everything in New York \u2013 you have to pick and choose. We had the most fun when we slowed down and let the city wash over us. Even so, there are a few spots we wouldn&#8217;t skip:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Manhattan from above<\/strong> \u2013 the Empire State Building, Top of the Rock or Summit One Vanderbilt. You&#8217;ll find our pick of the best viewpoints and attractions in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/new-york-usa\/\">44 things to see in New York<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Central Park, the Brooklyn Bridge and the High Line<\/strong> \u2013 the best of it can be done on foot and for free. We show you how to string it all into a route in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/new-york-city-3-days\/\">3-day itinerary<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Broadway<\/strong> \u2013 a single Broadway musical is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We explain how to score cheap tickets in our article <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/broadway-cheap-tickets-musicals\/\">Broadway 2026<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>New York in winter and at Christmas<\/strong> \u2013 ice skating, twinkling lights and a festive buzz. Find our tips in our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/new-york-winter-guide\/\">guide to New York at Christmas<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><li><strong>Museums and a longer stay<\/strong> \u2013 the MET, MoMA, the 9\/11 Memorial. If you&#8217;ve got more time, check out our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/new-york-usa-5-days\/\">3-, 5- and 7-day itinerary with a budget<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_PHOTO end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Weather and best time: New York<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-weather\"><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">5\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:20px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jan<\/span><span class=\"p\">92<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">6\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:22px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Feb<\/span><span class=\"p\">92<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">11\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:31px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Mar<\/span><span class=\"p\">106<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">16\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:40px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Apr<\/span><span class=\"p\">129<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">21\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:50px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">May<\/span><span class=\"p\">97<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">26\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:60px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jun<\/span><span class=\"p\">89<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">30\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:68px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Jul<\/span><span class=\"p\">147<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol on\"><span class=\"t\">28\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:65px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Aug<\/span><span class=\"p\">115<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">25\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:57px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Sep<\/span><span class=\"p\">137<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">19\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:46px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Oct<\/span><span class=\"p\">174<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">12\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:33px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Nov<\/span><span class=\"p\">71<\/span><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wcol\"><span class=\"t\">7\u00b0<\/span><span class=\"bar\" style=\"height:24px\"><\/span><span class=\"mo\">Dec<\/span><span class=\"p\">132<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-wleg\">Bar = average daily high (\u00b0C), number below = precipitation (mm\/month). Warmest: <b>Jun, Jul, Aug<\/b>. Source: Open-Meteo, 2019\u20132023 normals.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_WEATHER end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kdy-jet\">When to visit New York<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>New York has the nicest weather in <strong>spring (April\u2013June) and autumn (September\u2013early November)<\/strong>. It&#8217;s warm but not muggy, and the city looks its best \u2013 whether it&#8217;s Central Park in bloom or the colours of fall. For us, this is the ideal compromise between weather and crowds.<\/p><p><strong>Summer (July\u2013August)<\/strong> can be hot and humid, but flights tend to be cheaper and the city lives outdoors \u2013 open-air cinemas, concerts in the parks. Winter is cold, but from late November New York has a festive atmosphere like nowhere else. If ice skating and Christmas markets are calling your name, take a look at our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/new-york-winter-guide\/\">guide to New York in winter<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>The priciest dates are around <strong>Christmas, New Year&#8217;s Eve and Thanksgiving<\/strong> \u2013 unless you&#8217;re going specifically for the atmosphere, it pays to avoid them and save on both flights and accommodation.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_GYG end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_MAP start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Map: New York<\/div><div id=\"lk-dest-map-new-york\" class=\"lk-dest-lmap\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-mapcap\">\ud83d\udccd 1 places from our articles \u2014 click a point \u00b7 \u00a9 OpenStreetMap<\/div><script>(function(){function init(){var el=document.getElementById('lk-dest-map-new-york');if(!el||el._lk)return;el._lk=1;var map=L.map(el).setView([40.7128,-74.006],9);L.tileLayer('https:\/\/{s}.tile.openstreetmap.org\/{z}\/{x}\/{y}.png',{attribution:'\u00a9 OpenStreetMap',maxZoom:18}).addTo(map);var ic=L.icon({iconUrl:'https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/images\/marker-icon.png',iconRetinaUrl:'https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/images\/marker-icon-2x.png',shadowUrl:'https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/images\/marker-shadow.png',iconSize:[25,41],iconAnchor:[12,41],popupAnchor:[1,-34],shadowSize:[41,41]});var M=[{\"lat\": 40.88974, \"lng\": -73.89834, \"t\": \"Broadway, New York\", \"u\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/broadway-cheap-tickets-musicals\/\", \"i\": \"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/broadway-times-square-vecer-768x576.jpg\"}];var g=[];M.forEach(function(p){var mk=L.marker([p.lat,p.lng],{icon:ic}).addTo(map);var d=document.createElement('div');d.className='lk-mpop';if(p.i){var im=document.createElement('img');im.src=p.i;im.alt=p.t;im.loading='lazy';d.appendChild(im);}var h=document.createElement('div');h.className='lk-mpop-t';h.textContent=p.t;d.appendChild(h);if(p.u){var a=document.createElement('a');a.href=p.u;a.target='_blank';a.rel='noopener';a.className='lk-mpop-b';a.textContent='Read \u2192';d.appendChild(a);}mk.bindPopup(d,{minWidth:222,maxWidth:240});g.push(mk);});if(g.length){map.fitBounds(L.featureGroup(g).getBounds().pad(0.25),{maxZoom:9});}setTimeout(function(){map.invalidateSize();},350);}if(window.L){init();return;}var c=document.createElement('link');c.rel='stylesheet';c.href='https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/leaflet.css';document.head.appendChild(c);var s=document.createElement('script');s.src='https:\/\/unpkg.com\/leaflet@1.9.4\/dist\/leaflet.js';s.onload=init;document.head.appendChild(s);})();<\/script><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_MAP end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_ITINER end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_REGIONS end -->\n\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_ARTICLES end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"doprava\">How to get to New York<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>From the Czech Republic, the only realistic way to reach New York is <strong>by air<\/strong>. A direct flight from Prague pops up now and then, but most of the time you&#8217;ll fly with <strong>one stop<\/strong> via a European hub \u2013 typically Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Paris, London or Munich. Total travel time is usually around <strong>10\u201314 hours<\/strong> including the layover.<\/p><p>The main gateway is <strong>JFK<\/strong> airport, with plenty of flights also heading to <strong>Newark (EWR)<\/strong>; the smaller LaGuardia mostly handles domestic routes. The best way from the airport into the city is a combination of the AirTrain and the subway, or a taxi or rideshare. And don&#8217;t forget that to enter the US you need a valid <strong>ESTA authorization<\/strong>, which you arrange online in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_FLIGHTS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"auto\">Renting a car<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Honestly: <strong>for New York itself you don&#8217;t need a car and it&#8217;ll mostly just be a hassle<\/strong>. Traffic is heavy, parking is extremely expensive, and the subway will get you anywhere faster and cheaper. Only rent a car if you want to combine the city with a <strong>trip out of town<\/strong> \u2013 say to the nearby countryside, out to Long Island, or on a longer road trip along the East Coast.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Book ahead through a rental comparison site<\/strong> \u2013 on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a> it&#8217;s usually pricier with less choice.<\/li><li>Watch out for <strong>insurance and the deposit<\/strong> they block on your card; it&#8217;s better to take out extra cover in advance, as it&#8217;s cheaper than buying it at the counter.<\/li><li>Budget for <strong>tolls<\/strong> on bridges and in tunnels and for electronic collection \u2013 check with the rental company how tolls are charged.<\/li><li>Ideally pick up the car only <strong>when you&#8217;re leaving the city<\/strong>, not for your first days spent in Manhattan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/usa-new-york?a_aid=lukaskonecny&amp;chan=hub&amp;data1=new-york\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">Compare car rental prices (DiscoverCars) \u2192<\/a><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CAR end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ubytovani\">Where to stay in New York<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Accommodation is the biggest line in your New York budget, so when choosing an area, focus mainly on subway access \u2013 you don&#8217;t need to stay right &#8220;downtown&#8221; if there&#8217;s a station around the corner.<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Midtown Manhattan<\/strong> \u2013 closest to the major sights (Times Square, the Empire State), but the priciest and a little impersonal in the evenings.<\/li><li><strong>Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Chelsea<\/strong> \u2013 still Manhattan, but with a nicer vibe and more local spots.<\/li><li><strong>Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn)<\/strong> \u2013 our tip for better value for money; you&#8217;re just a few minutes from the centre by subway and the evenings here are lively.<\/li><li><strong>Long Island City (Queens)<\/strong> \u2013 just across the river, with views of Manhattan and often noticeably cheaper.<\/li><\/ul><p>Bear in mind that hotels often tack on <strong>resort fees and taxes<\/strong> that may not be in the headline price. Always click through to the final amount including all fees, and book <strong>well in advance<\/strong> \u2013 prices climb steeply in peak season.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Our accommodation picks<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-stays\"><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=newyorkza3dny&amp;address=New+York&amp;hotelname=Artezen+Hotel&amp;search=Artezen+Hotel&amp;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">Wall Street<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Artezen Hotel<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">A popular, highly rated hotel right on Wall Street \u2013 a perfect location in the heart of Manhattan at a great price.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-scard\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stay22.com\/allez\/roam?aid=lukaskonecny&amp;campaign=loudavymkrokemcz&amp;campaign=newyorkza3dny&amp;address=New+York&amp;hotelname=Best+Western+Plus+Soho+Hotel&amp;search=Best+Western+Plus+Soho+Hotel&amp;category=accommodation\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"lk-dest-sphoto\"><img src=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Best-Western-Plus-Soho-Hotel-700x466.jpg\" alt=\"Best Western Plus Soho Hotel\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"\"><\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sbody\"><div class=\"lk-dest-splace\">SoHo, Chinatown<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-sname\">Best Western Plus Soho Hotel<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-swhy\">A hotel with gorgeous rooms near SoHo and Chinatown, and one of the more affordable options in Manhattan.<\/div><span class=\"lk-dest-sgo\">Check prices \u2192<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><a class=\"lk-dest-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/searchresults.html?ss=New%20York&#038;aid=2397601\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\" style=\"margin-top:14px\">Find accommodation in New York \u2192<\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-disc\">Based on our articles. Links are affiliate \u2014 they don&#8217;t change your price, they help us run the site.<\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_STAY end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cestovka-vs-sam\">Package tour or independent travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>New York is one of those destinations even a less experienced traveller can tackle on their own \u2013 everything works, you can get by in English and getting around is easy. Even so, a package tour has its place. Here&#8217;s our honest comparison:<\/p><p><strong>A tour is worth it when\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you don&#8217;t want to juggle flights, hotel and ESTA separately and prefer to have everything in one package;<\/li><li>it&#8217;s your first trip to the US and you&#8217;ll appreciate <strong>the reassurance and a guide along the way<\/strong>;<\/li><li>you&#8217;re short on time and want to make the most of every day without planning.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Go it alone when\u2026<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>you want <strong>maximum freedom<\/strong> \u2013 your own pace, your own choice of sights and restaurants;<\/li><li>you don&#8217;t mind sorting out flights, a hotel and the ESTA yourself;<\/li><li>you want to save and build your trip exactly around your budget.<\/li><\/ul><p>The two of us lean towards <strong>going it alone<\/strong> \u2013 New York is ideal for it and easy to plan using our itineraries. But if it&#8217;s your first trip across the ocean and you want peace of mind, an organized tour is a perfectly legitimate choice.<\/p>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS start -->\n<!-- LK_DEST_TRIPS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rozpocet\">Budget: daily costs in New York<\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"lk-dest-budget\"><thead><tr><th>Level<\/th><th>Accommodation<\/th><th>Food<\/th><th>Transport &#038; activities<\/th><th>Total\/day<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Backpacker<\/td><td>50 $\u201375 $ (hostel, shared room)<\/td><td>20 $\u201335 $ (street food, supermarket)<\/td><td>17 $\u201340 $ (subway, parks, free attractions)<\/td><td>approx. 90 $\u2013150 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Standard<\/td><td>130 $\u2013210 $ (3* hotel, Airbnb)<\/td><td>45 $\u201375 $ (restaurants, fast casual)<\/td><td>45 $\u2013105 $ (attractions, museums, tickets)<\/td><td>approx. 210 $\u2013400 $<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Comfort<\/td><td>260 $\u2013510 $ (4\u20135* hotel)<\/td><td>105 $\u2013190 $ (quality restaurants)<\/td><td>105 $\u2013210 $ (Broadway, viewpoints, taxis)<\/td><td>approx. 470 $\u2013910 $<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure><p>These prices are <strong>indicative<\/strong> and don&#8217;t include flights. New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, mainly because of accommodation \u2014 which is also where you can save the most.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"usetrit\">How to save when planning<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Buy flights roughly 2\u20134 months ahead<\/strong> \u2013 that tends to be the best window for transatlantic routes. Last minute almost never pays off for New York. <a href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/cheap-flights\/\">Search for flights in our flight finder.<\/a><\/li><li><strong>Avoid Christmas, New Year&#8217;s Eve and Thanksgiving<\/strong> unless you&#8217;re going specifically for the atmosphere \u2013 you can easily save thousands on flights and hotels. Shifting your dates a few days outside the holidays makes a big difference.<\/li><li><strong>Sort out your accommodation early<\/strong> and always check the final price including taxes and resort fees \u2013 this is where people overpay the most. Take a look at <a href=\"#ubytovani\">our accommodation tips<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Book activities and Broadway in advance<\/strong> \u2013 popular dates sell out and you&#8217;ll pay more on <a class=\"thirstylink\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The Spot\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/en\/doporucujeme\/the-spot-2\/\" data-shortcode=\"true\">the spot<\/a>. We sum up what&#8217;s worth securing ahead of time in the section on <a href=\"#rezervovat-vcas\">what to book early<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Mix paid attractions with free experiences<\/strong> (parks, bridges, neighbourhoods) \u2013 you can experience New York to the fullest without buying every single ticket.<\/li><li>If you&#8217;re considering an organized programme, compare it with planning it yourself in the <a href=\"#zajezdy\">current tours<\/a> section.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"prakticke\">Practical information<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Language:<\/strong> English; you&#8217;ll get by in English everywhere \u2013 the city is extremely multicultural.<\/li><li><strong>Payments:<\/strong> <strong>you can pay by card absolutely everywhere<\/strong>, you&#8217;ll barely need cash. Just budget for a <strong>tip of 18\u201320%<\/strong> in restaurants and for tax, which is added at the till.<\/li><li><strong>Connectivity:<\/strong> the easiest option is an <strong>eSIM<\/strong>, which you activate before you fly so you have data the moment you land \u2013 you&#8217;ll save on roaming and won&#8217;t waste time hunting for wi-fi.<\/li><li><strong>Getting around:<\/strong> the subway runs 24\/7 and you pay contactlessly with OMNY by simply tapping your payment card.<\/li><li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> the tourist neighbourhoods are generally safe; just take the usual care with valuables in crowds and on the subway.<\/li><li><strong>Entering the US:<\/strong> don&#8217;t forget your <strong>ESTA<\/strong>, arranged in advance \u2013 without it they won&#8217;t even let you board the plane.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS start -->\n<div class=\"lk-dest\"><div class=\"lk-dest-h\">Before you go<\/div><div class=\"lk-dest-prac\"><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/lk-sim.com\/regions\/north-america?ref=loudavymkrokem&#038;lng=cs&#038;utm_source=loudavymkrokem&#038;utm_medium=portal&#038;utm_campaign=destinace&#038;utm_content=new-york\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow noopener\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcf6<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Data eSIM for New York<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Mobile data the moment you land, no roaming. from&nbsp;<b>1,5&nbsp;\u20ac<\/b> \u00b7 23 bundles covering New York<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Choose eSIM \u2192<\/span><\/a><a class=\"lk-dest-ptile\" href=\"https:\/\/loudavymkrokem.cz\/doporucujeme\/safetywing-nomad-insurance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udee1\ufe0f<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Travel insurance<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Covers medical costs and cancellation \u2014 set it up online in minutes.<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pgo\">Compare insurance \u2192<\/span><\/a><div class=\"lk-dest-ptile\"><span class=\"lk-dest-pico\">\ud83d\udcb1<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pt\">Currency and rate<\/span><span class=\"lk-dest-pd\">Current rate: 1&nbsp;\u20ac \u2248 24.15&nbsp;CZK (CNB). In New York you can pay by card almost everywhere.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<!-- LK_DEST_CROSS end -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lk-lm-faqwrap\"><style>.lk-lm-faq{border:1px solid #e3e8e7;border-radius:9px;margin:8px 0;padding:0 16px;background:#fbfcfc}.lk-lm-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;padding:13px 0;list-style:none}.lk-lm-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}.lk-lm-faq summary:before{content:'+';color:#1a7a6b;font-weight:700;margin-right:8px}.lk-lm-faq[open] summary:before{content:'\\2212'}.lk-lm-faq>div{padding:0 0 14px;color:#4b5563;line-height:1.6}<\/style>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need a visa for New York?<\/summary><div>For a tourist stay of up to 90 days you don&#8217;t need a visa \u2013 just an online ESTA authorization, which you arrange in advance and pay a small fee for. Without an approved ESTA they won&#8217;t even let you board the plane, so don&#8217;t leave it to the last minute.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How many days are about right for New York?<\/summary><div>For a first visit we recommend at least 4\u20135 days so you can fit in the main sights and still slow down a bit. In 3 days you&#8217;ll manage the essentials, but it&#8217;s more of a taster. You&#8217;ll find specific routes in our 3-, 5- and 7-day itineraries.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>When is the best time to visit New York?<\/summary><div>The nicest weather is in spring (April\u2013June) and autumn (September\u2013early November). Summer tends to be hot and humid and winter cold, but from late November the city has a wonderful festive atmosphere.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How expensive is New York?<\/summary><div>New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world, mainly because of accommodation. A standard traveller should budget roughly 210 $\u2013380 $ a day excluding flights, while a backpacker can come in under 150 $. You&#8217;ll save the most on accommodation and by mixing paid and free experiences.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Do I need a car in New York?<\/summary><div>No. In the city a car is more of a burden because of the traffic and expensive parking \u2013 the subway gets you around faster and cheaper. A car only makes sense for trips out of town or a longer road trip in the surrounding area.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>What&#x27;s the cheapest way to get Broadway tickets?<\/summary><div>It pays to keep an eye on discount sales, ticket lotteries and the TKTS booths with their current deals. We describe the detailed approach to scoring cheap tickets in our article on Broadway.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>How do I handle internet and phone in New York?<\/summary><div>The most convenient option is an eSIM, which you activate before you fly so you have data right after landing. You&#8217;ll save on roaming and won&#8217;t have to hunt for wi-fi or deal with a local SIM card.<\/div><\/details>\n<details class=\"lk-lm-faq\"><summary>Is a package tour worth it, or should I go it alone?<\/summary><div>New York is easy to plan on your own and we ourselves prefer going it alone for the freedom and the cost. 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