🗽 New York · 5 days
Budget NYC: Free & Cheap Eats
Museums, Broadway & bites. 5-day New York trip for 3 people: Joe's Pizza, Comedy Cellar, High Line Walk. Stay at Pod Times Square. About $1,081 per person, estimated, checked Oct 27, 2026.
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Costs
Estimate · prices last checked 2026-10-27.
Where you stay
- Pod Times SquareDays 1–4 · 4 nights$720Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Getting there
- American 1021American DFW → LGA, nonstop. Lands in New York. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$780Book on American AirlinesWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- Delta 1183Delta LGA → DFW, nonstop. Flies home from New York. Estimated one-way fare — not a live quote.$840Book on DeltaWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
Day by day
Day 1 2026-12-27
Staten Island Ferry is free and the view is great.
- Morning7-Day Unlimited Subway (OMNY)Ride the subway & buses all week.$102
- MorningStaten Island FerryFree ride past the Statue of Liberty.Free
- AfternoonJoe's PizzaThe classic New York slice.$24
- EveningComedy CellarSurprise drop-ins from famous comics.$75Book on comedycellar.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- OvernightPod Times SquareSmart micro-rooms near the theater district.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 2 2026-12-28
Chelsea Market lunch for under $15.
- MorningHigh Line WalkElevated park from Chelsea to Hudson Yards.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- AfternoonChelsea Market Food CrawlTacos, lobster rolls and doughnuts.$120Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- EveningKatz's DelicatessenPastrami on rye since 1888.$90
- OvernightPod Times SquareSmart micro-rooms near the theater district.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 3 2026-12-29
Pizza count: 6 slices.
- MorningBrooklyn Bridge Walk & DUMBOWalk the bridge, photo at Washington St.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- AfternoonCentral Park Picnic & Sheep MeadowLounge on the lawn with skyline views.FreeBook this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- EveningJoe's PizzaThe classic New York slice.$24
- OvernightPod Times SquareSmart micro-rooms near the theater district.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 4 2026-12-30
Kayaking was free! Bring a towel.
- MorningHudson River KayakingFree walk-up kayaking at Pier 26.Free
- AfternoonLevain BakeryFamous 6-oz chocolate chip cookies.$18
- Evening230 Fifth Rooftop BarRooftop drinks facing the Empire State.$75
- OvernightPod Times SquareSmart micro-rooms near the theater district.$180Book on Booking.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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Day 5 2026-12-31
Blue Note late set is cheaper.
- MorningCentral Park Bike TourGuided ride past Strawberry Fields & Bethesda.$165Book this on ViatorWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- AfternoonRuss & Daughters CaféBagels, lox and appetizing.$75Book on OpenTableWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
- EveningBlue Note Jazz ClubLegendary Village jazz venue.$135Book on bluenotejazz.comWe may earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you. How we make money
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