10 NYC Tourist Money Mistakes: Stop Throwing Away Cash!

Visiting New York City is memorable, but often more expensive than anticipated. Unfortunately, many tourists waste money on easily avoidable mistakes!In this episode, we'll help you avoid those how-the-hell-is-this-so-expensive moments during your travels to New York.You'll learn the hack to not pay full price for Broadway shows, where to get the best souvenirs, and how to avoid a common ordering mistake at bars that led to the saddest we've EVER seen our friend Harvey..#1- Not Double-Checking Your Tab/BillCheck for auto gratuity, especially with larger groupsIf they don't give you an itemized receipt, ask for oneA tip of 18-20% is standard, don't feel pressured to tip higher than that#2- Full-Price Broadway TicketsUse TKTS booth for day of tickets or Today Tix if you plan in advanceEnter the lotteries and/or rush tickets#3- Buying Bottled Water at Restaurants or On the GoNYC tap water is delicious, safe, and FREERefill your bottle throughout the cityWhen the restaurants ask "sparkling or still?" say tap#4- Staying in Times SquareYou don't need to stay near Times Square, but prioritize being close to a subway stationBase your stay on proximity to the majority of your plans, but 30 minutes or less to your plans is great#5- Pedicabs (Anywhere) & Horse-Drawn Carriages in Central ParkThey're extremely overpriced; we've seen pedicabs charge $100 to go 10 blocks (that would cost about $10 in a taxi)Horses in Central Park aren't treated well and are overpriced#6- Ordering Too Much FoodYou won’t want leftovers since you likely won’t have a microwave (or fridge), so share, share, share!If you end up with too much, give to someone in need vs just leaving it on your plate #7- Overpriced, Crappy SouvenirsInstead of souvenirs in Midtown area, go to Chinatown (if you really want the cheap, I ❤️ NY stuff)Or, go to unique thrift stores or shops like Artists and Fleas in Chelsea MarketGift shops at museums#8- Statue of Liberty Tours/BoatStaten Island Ferry is freeMake sure you really want to do it... Our nephews were stoked to do it, but then said it was the most boring day ever. The full experience takes at least 4 hours#9- Buying Shots of AlcoholThey will be way more expensive than you think, unless there is a specialInstead, go buy a shooter from a liquor store ORGet a well drink#10- Taxis or Uber/Lyft EverywhereEspecially cabs in and out of Times Square.. you pay for time or mileage, it is set to make sure THEY make money It may not look crowded on the street you’re on, but it probably is Go to 9th ave or 5th ave for taxis when between 30th street & 50th streetYou'll Have to Check It Out - The Strand BookstoreOpened in 1927, family-run since its foundingToday the Strand carries over 2.5 million new and rare books covering topics as far ranging as philosophy to finance and even an entire children's sectionWide array of literary and New York-esque gifts and trinketsAlso has a little coffee shop and a public bathroom!Host events like book signings and literary lecturesCheck out the Strand Bookstore here.🗽 Join the newsletter for free access to the NYC Navigation & Transportation Guide + curated Google Maps lists here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://rebrand.ly/nyc-newsletter⁠⁠⁠

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