New York Trip Cost Calculator 2026:

A mid-range week (7 nights) for two in New York costs about $5,027 in 2026 — including the $20/night resort fee, the 14.75% lodging tax and tipping. Adjust nights, tier and transport mode in the calculator below.

Mid-tier week for two (taxes & fees incl.)	$5,027
Mid-range hotel / night + fees	$320 + $20 fee
Lodging tax / sales tax	14.75% / 8.875%
Car	No car needed: the subway is $2.90/ride (OMNY) with a $34 weekly cap; Manhattan hotel parking runs $50-60/night.

Inputs

Spending tier

Nights

Travelers

Hotel, resort fee and its tax are per room; food is per person; transport, activities and tipping are daily trip costs.

Transport mode

No car needed: the subway is $2.90/ride (OMNY) with a $34 weekly cap; Manhattan hotel parking runs $50-60/night.

Default scenario: 5 nights · 2 travelers · mid-range · Public transit — edit inputs

Estimated New York trip total (2026)

$3,591

≈ 13,465 SAR (pegged rate)

Formula: hotel $320 × 5 nights + resort fee $20 + 14.75% lodging tax on both + food $85 × 5 × 2 + activities $110, transport and tipping × 5 days.

Hotel (5 × $320): $1,600
Resort fee ($20/night): $100
Lodging tax (14.75%): $251
Food (5 × 2 × $85): $850
Activities: $550
Transport — Public transit: $90
Tipping: $150

≈ 6,733 SAR (pegged rate)

Per person (÷2)

$1,795

14.75% NYC occupancy tax plus a $3.50 flat fee per night (flat fee noted, not modeled) · 2026 estimates assume mid-season pricing and vary with season and events.

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We apply 2026 New York prices: a $320 mid-range hotel + $20 fee + 14.75% lodging tax per night.
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We add food ($85/person/day mid-range), $110/day activities, transport and $30/day tipping.

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FAQs

Is $3,000 enough for 5 days in New York?

Not at mid-range: 5 nights run about $3,591 for two (roughly $3,166 solo) once $320/night rooms, the 14.75% + $3.50/night hotel taxes, $85/day food and tipping are counted. $3,000 works for two only if you drop to the budget tier.

How much is the hotel tax in New York City?

NYC adds 14.75% plus a flat $3.50 per night — about $50.70 of tax on a $320 room every night, more than $530 across a week. It lands on top of the room rate, so it never shows in the advertised price.

Subway vs rental car in NYC — which saves money?

The subway, easily: $2.90/ride with OMNY capping at $34/week after 12 rides, about $18/day for two. Manhattan hotel parking at $50-60/night makes any rental a straight loss.

What is a realistic daily food budget in NYC?

$45 on a budget (a $4-5 pizza slice, $8-12 cart meals), $85 mid-range, and $160+ for luxury with fine-dining dinners past $100 per person.

How much should I budget for Broadway and museums?

Broadway runs $60-150 a ticket and the Times Square tkts booth cuts up to half; many museums are pay-what-you-wish or free on set days. Our mid-tier activities line is $110/day for two.

How much does tipping add in New York?

18-20% at restaurants (often auto-added for groups) and 15-20% for cabs — about $30/day for two at mid-range. Build it in; it is not optional here.

What is the cheapest month to visit New York?

January-February and late August once school is back; hotel rates fall well below the summer and Christmas/New Year peaks.