Being one of the most sought-after destinations for Brazilians, New York is a paradise for shopping, as well as several incredible tours and views, but it is also a destination that can be very expensive if you don't know how to organize yourself to save money and have a cheap trip. 

Without a doubt, the biggest secret to saving money in New York or anywhere else in the world is planning, which means that organization is a fundamental element, so organize your trip and think about all the expenses you will have.

Want to know how to prepare for a cheap trip to New York? Read our article and find out

Choose the best time of year: outside the high season

The first tip is the easiest and most obvious of all, but it is the one that will save you the most money on your trip. Traveling during peak season is not a good choice for those who want to travel on a budget. Everything is much more expensive in New York during school holidays in Brazil and at the end of the year. If you travel during low season, you will pay less for almost everything and you will not have to wait in line or be overcrowded.

If you can avoid the months of July, December and January, as well as the American spring break weeks (which usually fall in March, but vary each year) and the Easter holidays in April, you will pay less for everything and enjoy the attractions much more.

Save on tickets 

If you follow some important tips, you can find much cheaper plane tickets to New York and save a lot, since the ticket is the most expensive element of the trip for this trip. 

The first good tip is to access an airline ticket comparison tool that will search all airlines that fly to New York, saving you from having to visit each airline's website and already showing all available options.

Other tips that can help you buy tickets at a good price are: 

Enjoy free tours and attractions 

A good tip for saving money on your trips is to do some research in advance about the tours and places you want to visit. New York has a wide variety of attractions and the ones that require a fee are usually not that cheap. 

So, plan ahead and prioritize the sights and attractions you most want to see while you're there.

Take the opportunity to discover New York's free and popular attractions. Central Park is the largest park in the city, the setting for many films and series, and the most visited in the city.

Plus, visit the New York Public Library, Grand Central New York Public Library, Times Square, the Brooklyn Bridge, and other attractions without admission.

Continuing to talk about the options for cheap attractions in New York, you should know that they can also greatly affect the calculation of travel expenses to the city. There are so many museums, iconic buildings, monuments and memorials to visit. One option here is to get a combo ticket, a pass that can allow simultaneous access to six attractions with a 40% discount.

Save with travel insurance 

An essential element for a trip to the United States or anywhere else in the world is international travel insurance for your luggage. A consultation abroad costs more than US$1,400 and a hospital stay, so it's a fortune, so anyone traveling outside of Brazil can't miss out on booking one (it's mandatory for Europe), but rest assured that you'll save a lot and can get one very cheaply.

Make cheaper purchases

We know that one of the main reasons that Brazilian tourists come to New York is that the city is a popular destination for those who want to buy different types of items. 

However, unlike other American cities, New York doesn't have many shopping malls and outlets nearby, so ultimately the main shopping option is the street shops. On Fifth Avenue and Times Square you can find all the stores that Brazilians look for, but the prices are not that cheap. A tip is to look for cheaper stores like Zara and HandM, which have very cheap clothes.

Another great tip is to visit the famous department stores, which are the best places in New York in terms of value for money.

They are huge stores that sell all kinds of products and all brands and money. They save a lot of time by finding everything in one place.

Buy combo tickets 

We already talked about the ticket combo a little above, but this tip here will talk exactly about that. 

The best tours and attractions in New York are paid. You will need to buy several tickets for your trip, but a few tips can save you a lot. A great tip is that there are ticket combinations where you pay less at the entrance. 

There are three main options in New York: CityPASS, New York Pass and The SightSeeing Pass, each with its own pros and cons. One of the most popular and widely used, recommended for first-time visitors, is the CityPass.

The New York CityPASS is a combo ticket that includes the six most visited attractions in New York, with the advantage of having exclusive access to each of them. You save up to 42% compared to what you would pay for separate tickets. This results in a huge savings on spending on sightseeing in the city. 

The tours included in the CityPASS combo ticket are: Statue of Liberty or Circle Line Cruise, Top of the Rock Observatory or Guggenheim Museum, 9/11 Memorial & Museum or Intrepid Air, Sea and Space Museum, Museum of Natural History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Empire State Building Observatory.

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