8 major things New York tourists ALWAYS overpay for!
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- Опубліковано 13 чер 2024
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If you're visiting NYC, then make sure you don't overpay for these 7 things. Most tourists make these mistakes when visiting and you don't want to be that person. New York City is extremely expensive so before you choose the things to do, then you need to learn the tips on how you can save money on them. We cover tips on transportation, food, attractions, scams, and more!
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Madame Tussauds is one of the worst tourist traps in the world
But I wanna go 😢
@@justSTUMBLEDupon i think it's a fun experience for everyone to visit at least once, maybe not in nyc but wherever
I visited once and it was kind of fun... I guess it's subjective
NYC as a whole isnt worth it.
@@user-or6yn8pm3c it is if you do your research and go at the right time
Sarah I was in New York last year I use a manual sports wheelchair and found getting about by transport a nightmare as you can’t use the subway as you don’t know where there is access. As a result I pushed myself around for miles and couldn’t see everything I wanted to, I’m coming back next year from the UK so please can you do a video for all of us that can’t walk or get about so easy as I’d love to see more of your great city that I see in your videos thanks.
Same here. Wife uses a cane, cannot do subway stairs or long escalators, many subway stations do not have working elevators, so it's all Uber or Lyft or Revel for us.
This sounds like a great video idea!
I love the emphasis on doing what we ourselves enjoy and not what tourists normally do or what we're "supposed" to do in New York.
I live in the East Village but last month I was in between leases and needed to find a place to live for 1 month. Staying in the city was expensive so I ended up going to Flushing for about $45 a night. At that point the new LIRR station in Grand Central was open, and I kid you not, going from there (and it is way out there) would take 25 minutes and cost $5 dollars (LIRR inside the city is cheaper, don't over pay for that either!). I was coming into the city every day and it was just the best way. Also, if you are wondering why I didn't take the 7 train, it was because I was still farther east than Downtown Flushing and I would need to take a bus first to get there. The LIRR was a life saver! If you don't mind paying the extra 2.25 that it costs, it can save you 30 minutes each way.
Lucas is right about Chinatown
It’s amazing
All 4 of NYC's Chinatowns are amazing!
I don't like chinese food
Great tips yet again Sarah for saving dollars and being selective about what you like and actually want to see. ❤
Let's go, Sarah! Just made a fresh cup of tea. I'll enjoy witching this.
YEAH a new video! Side note: I wish I listened to you when it came to the fireworks 😢 you was right about the start time, I missed allot of the shots I wanted
I'm addicted to your videos. We're coming at the end of this month. Can't wait.
Biggest scam i ran into was when waiters added in a tip …sometimes didn’t provide an itemized receipt… to try to hide that you already paid for it.
I searched on airbnb on your advice and got a BEAUTIFUL Brownstone in Bed-Stuy for a week. We absolutely fell in love with the house and the neighborhood! I can't wait to go back!
Thanks Sarah. Very informative.
Let's get the weekend started right.
I did the NY pass with my family for 2 days and we visited like 10 attractions, 3 observation decks, Statue of Liberty, The Ride buss, Ny Rise, 9-11 memorial, Yankees game, bike rental, for $189 very worth it, just need to plan ahead. Taxi can be the major expense. Subway is the best!! Cheap and quick, specially with the unlimited card, we used the subway like 25 times!!👍🏼 thanks for your videos!! Really help me in my vaccinations plan.
We are visiting at the end of this month. We come from a city without subways and feel intimidated by them but also want to try because well, it's NYC! did you feel safe while riding subways?
@@chrisroberts8197 yes, subway was safe, you may encounter weird people, but our experience was ok, we went in subway all the way to Coney Island, the Bronx, Brooklyn and no issues for us, we asked people sometimes about routes and they were very friendly and helpful, aver all is the way to move around the city, we live in the Midwest and it wasn’t really complicated. The city is crazy but was safe for us, lots of police around.
I will include these tips for my next visit to NYC Sarah !
Yay!!! Updated transit options from airports... Thank you! I'll direct others to this video.
My Mum and I travelled to New York from Australia this time 5 years ago (gosh where did that time go? ) and before we went, I did a lot of research. That way I had a list of things that I wanted to do and things if I had time (we were there for 11 nights), ended up I got through it all which was awesome. Mum also had her list as well. I ended up watching videos on New York which give me insight as to what I needed to do beforehand. Saved us time and money.
Awesome advice and video!
Sarah helping you get the most bang for your buck when you visit the big apple 🍎. This is an educational video & a fiscally responsible one 👍 Thanks Sarah 😊
Thank you! Getting ready for a trip there with the kiddos soon!
Great video! Love "don't do this, this is better". Tons of useful information!
You had a great tip for making sure that people don't get scammed. I thought that I would have a great learning experience at a place called Smart Start, but what I didn't know is that I would be alone with the instructor for all of my classes. It was not completely bad though because I took an Internet Safety class and that was when the instructor was really nice to me. 💓😍
Your channel is fantastic!
You always give great tips! A tip: if you do love theater and have a student ID many times you can get 2 cheap tickets to alot of shows.
Your the best Sarah ;) Love from Norway
Thank you for sharing
Hi Sarah I was in NY last week. I celebrated Ringos birthday outside Ed Sullivan theater and Strawberry fields. Thanks Eric from Chicago.
Sage advice young mother Sarah !
Great tips! Thanks for sharing beautiful lady 😘😘😘xox
1:38 Nice shirt, Sarah. :-)
Great choice of thumbnail for this video also
Well done, Sarah - I've been to NYC several times, and I've just realized that I had paid far too much for some of the tourist attractions. 😢 Luckily, I started following your channel about two years ago. Therefore, I definitely believe that will NOT happen again. THANKS a lot for your great advice, and by the way, I would also like to book the food tour with your husband. I just hope to travel there really soon!!
I watch all your videos and you give pretty good tips I like your style I like what to wear in different seasons thank God I’m going in September for the 1st time to Manhattan. I went in April to Niagara Falls and I froze my butt off. Lol.
i hope to go there soon! ciao
congrats on the costume!
Great Staycation Ideas 4 Locals.☑️
Great tip on Madame Tussauds. I work in London across the road from Madame Tussauds, Baker Street, and get mad at how many tourists waste their time & money there.
Sarah, You should do an updated video on public transportation from LaGuardia. The one you have from a few years ago is WAY out of date. It's so much easier now. The Q70-SBS LaGuardia Link bus is fantastic. It's free, repeat free. You don't have to mess around trying to figure out how to get a ticket. Those buses come frequently and go directly to 74th/Roosvelt Ave subway station. The last time was super convenient because my hotel was close to the Port Authority subway station. It was less than a five minute walk to my hotel, and I only bring a carry on. p.s. I have told this to another NYC youtuber and they just ignored it, preferring to give out-dated info.
Hi can share your experience of the hotel you stayed in.. I'll b a first time visitor in oct
Where is the Port Authority subway station?
Agree except: Using public transportation from Laguardia is a nightmare. And there's not much of a price difference between hotels in lower Manhattan and Long Island City.
The pedicabs 😭😭 thanks for the headsup
do you install the holafly sim card before you go on your trip or when you get to your destination?
There is McDonalds on Times Square and got a view too. I like to have a hotel in Queens with a view on Manhattan. Nice to watch night skyline from the comfort of hotel
May i add: Broadway shows. I would skip that because we have that in San Diego California. I’ve watched about 5 times here already.
awesome
I love theater. I am coming to NYC for this reason. What’s the best way to get affordable tickets?
What is a sonder? Any links for that please?
Helpful tips thank you! Quick q re public transport fares: does a bank/debit card (e.g. Monzo) apply fare caps the same way as a Metro card?
When did taxi from la guardia goto $100. It use to be $55 max. I haven't been in over a year but will be back next month.
I usually travel with my parents who are both senior citizens with mobility issues. What would you recommend for us ? My parents and I usually take taxis
Hi Sarah, do you have any idea whether the Pennsylvania hotel is open or not? Thank you
Jersey City has great hotels and only a few subway stops to lower Manhattan or Greenwhich Village.
Your videos saved me a fortune in fairness....
So glad I can help!
Great tips. If you are going to spend a lot of time in Manhattan, I recommend areas of Manhattan where the hotel rates are lower. I would not go to other boroughs or Long Island because it will be a headache traveling back and forth. Also, 3-star hotels in NYC are closer to 2-stars so stay away from them unless you are familiar with that hotel.
Thanks for this tip. Very helpful
My mom & I took an impulsive pedicab ride from a theater to our hotel. I swear the guy was barely pedaling! He did make it fun by playing music & doing circles in the road but it was so expensive! I did ask him if he’d discount the fee if we paid cash which he agreed to & we didn’t tip. There was no meter so I felt like he had flexibility on those matters. He still made like $120 on what would have been a $20 car ride. Live & learn!! For us: no more NYC pedicabs!!
In Brooklyn, for example, if you stay near 4th Ave, there are allot of hotels that charge maybe 125 a night (sometimes 110 if you can get a deal). The subway is a block or 2 away. If you stay around 36th street you have industry city nearby. 5th ave in Brooklyn has allot of trendy shops as well. So staying at a hotel along or near 4th Ave Brooklyn could be a good move.
I'm in Windsor T. and vouch for this. Fourth Ave. itself is nothing to write home about -- it's not scary, just kind of industrial. 36th is the heart of Sunset Park and that subway station is an express stop; much faster than crawling on the R to go to the City from Brooklyn. It's also a great nabe itself. And if you like history, Green-Wood is pretty much right there.
Do you happen to have any tips on how to look for these hotels? The cheapest I've managed to find is around 260 a night in October. Thanks!
I find that most passes, whether city pass or a transportation pass, to never be worth it. You just don't use it enough. That said, with OMNY on the NYC subway and buses you get the discounted rate when you go above the ride threshold, which I believe is 12 rides in any 7 day period. It's a great deal if you plan on hopping on and off the subway or bus a lot, but even better because it doesn't require any advance planning. Also, the best way from JFK is Airtrain and the LIRR. It now goes to Grand Central in addition to Penn. And some of the best attractions are free, The High Line, Brooklyn Bridge, Central Park, Brooklyn Bridge Park. And for a boat ride? NYC Ferry is only $4 for a cruise up and down the East River and to Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.
next to coney island is the acquarium plenty do do if you dont like rides. natans hot dogs
You should do a video in Battery Park to see how many times you get scammed here by fake ticket sellers
One thing I do sometimes miss about northeastern cities is the density and the foot traffic. I live in a major city in the south now and it's like living in one big dead suburb.
I agree. Some southern cities are nice but overall, I find them to be bland. Even New Orleans is overall boring even though they have that cool French Quarters. Outside that party zone, it’s nothing special
Any advice for camper camping in or close to New york for budget friendly and is safe
LOL and I was literally gonna get a broadway ticket just because everyone said it’s apart of the New York experience. 😂😭 thank you!
My travel goal is to stay at The Plaza! Save on food by visiting Whole Foods, yummy food hot bar/salad bar and reasonable. I love NY and try to get there as much as I can but I will never take the subway😆 It's all walking or Lyft Pink for me!🍎🗽
Sarah! Our friend in N.Y.
Are you going to spend more than one hour on transportation and drag your suitcase up and down the stairs? The easiest way to go to the city is to take the airport bus. From JFK to bus terminal by way of grand central.
Just remember that while MOST subway cars are air conditioned it doesn’t always work and the platforms aren’t air conditioned, last week I waited at 38th for the C train and my phone said it was over 90 degrees during my 11 minute wait for the train. That’s a long time in excessive heat without a breeze, a seat or access to drinking water. And then we got on to a car where the AC was broken!
Public transportation is a bit scarey for me. I dont wanna get lost
A lot has changed in the 2 months since this video was posted. Public transport is now $2.90. Airbnb is now illegal in NYC for short stays (under 30 days).
Hey! Can you tell us how to get to the Intrepid and 911 museum for free? Really like your videos :)
5:39 Now $2.90
hi how much for 3 days tour
There's so much to like, and that is quite professional about your presentation, Sarah. But the way you (don't) pronounce the _tts_ in Manhattan, well... you might a well be Cockney.
My dream as a foreign speaker is to pronounce Manhattan the way she does! 😂 Love the channel.
Yes!! That imploded T sound is so Northeastern US! I love it.
Do you want to visit to 8AV Brooklyn?
Is it true that staying in a BnB in NYC for less than 30 days is illegal ?
bevor visit NYC 9. "The Prisoner of Second Avenue" 1975 with Jack Lemmon ....
Thanks @SarahFunky
New York vs Tokyo Japan please soon on UA-cam food etc and you visiting Japan thanks for UA-cam
I was in New York last month with my BF and this CD guy kept insisting that we take the CD and we said no like 3 times and then he called my BF a racist!
And my biggest mistake was going to MnM’s world, with the wide variety, I got pretty carried away and ended up spending 23$ USD for MnM’s! M
You said $2.75. It's $2.90 (when did it increase?)
Going to NYC in October 2023 from Bangkok... Long flight 😅
Same here goin in Oct...first time..hoping to have great time😅
The fancier the pizza place in NYC, the more likely you're going to be disappointed by "New York Pizza"
You can leverage your platform to punch down on those small business pedicab guides, but have you considered some people enjoy riding in pedicabs just as you enjoy your harbor boat cruises?
it's good to be informed to know what you're getting into so unsuspecting tourists aren't tricked
I went to madame tussads,they are rip offz you get to see the exibits you pay for example they have 3 elevators if yoi pay for exibit 1 you ride on the 1first elevator which you only see wax figurines in one floor etc etc you may be lucky to see 20 figures not worth the high prices you want the grand tour its $300:or by now more
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I don't get the Madame Tussauds hate.. it's going to be equally pricey and touristy in any city you visit, because thats the nature of the attraction -- it's gimmicky. Might as well do it in NYC or whatever city you're in. A better tip would be to find a deal on Groupon or something. But i dont think it's scammy or not worth the price of admission. 🤷♀️ Just a strange message.. is it pricey? Sure. But it's the best version of the thing that it is -- a wax museum.
I would never take the subway yuck.
Yeap! The Buddhist monk got me, and I am US born...Damn, I was pissed at myself. Because of this, NO-ONE receives anything from me...I have fking Hawkeyes LOL now!!
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What would we do with you?!❤ thanks
Duh!
Funk a real one for recording through loud sirens because that's what a real NY'er does...
also a suggestion doing another scam video but giving all of you worst enemy scammers
counterfeit money on purpose.
Genius idea! Haha
Regrettably New York has in my opinion most definitely gone down hill in recent years. I speak as a visitor and a tourist to the city. Last time I was there in December of last year, i found the city to be very dirty, there was a sense of danger, the subway in particular felt very intimidating and dangerous, the streets stank of marijuana which has now been legalised, a huge amount of intimidating and threatening down and outs, an inordinate amount of immigrants absolutely everywhere and the whole place has become extremely expensive not helped by the poor exchange rate plus the tipping culture they have out there were it is an expectation to leave minimum of 20-30% tip on top of already inflated prices, not at the discretion of the paying customer but almost demanded! NYC is heading back to where it was in the 80s sadly. I shan’t be returning in a hurry.
Legalising marijuana is the biggest own goal New York could have made. The smell around the city is terrible with drug dealers in the street. Young adults at risk because there are virtually no age controls in place. It so sad. I've been going every year sing 2015 and its got worse with just that element.
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Taking a train saves a lot of time, unless you’re in a rush, but take a cab, not an overpriced Uber.
That poor man was literally surrounded. We aint letting you go until you pay up lol
All accomodation is expensive in NYC
$80 for a 10 min ride is crazy haaha.
I disagree. If you're going a long distance in NYC, it make MORE sense to take the trains, ????
Hope Borders are Closed Before COVID comes back to New York.