15 locations in New York where prices are always overpriced

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It's no secret that New York is an expensive city. When visiting on vacation or living here, you need to be prepared and try to avoid places with inflated prices, of which there are many in the city with the expectation of tourists who are willing to overpay for the experience.

Edition Cheat sheet compiled a list of 15 locations in New York where prices are always overpriced.

Beauty Salons

New Yorkers are usually well dressed and well-groomed. Consequently, you may be tempted to make yourself a new hairstyle, styling or makeup while you are in the city, but it is better to avoid local beauty salons.

Some of them offer services just for unrealistic prices, a haircut can cost as much as 300 dollars, and drying and styling hair in some places will cost 120 dollars.

Taxi

Yellow cabs are the landmark of New York. In addition, they are comfortable and can take you to the right place, but sometimes it can be very expensive.

If the taxi driver notices that you are a tourist, he intends to choose a longer route to make you pay more. An alternative could be public transport. - there prices are fixed.

Spa

Spa services are quite expensive in any city, but in New York they can be especially expensive. A day in the spa center of this city can cost around 1075 dollars. Massage for a couple in the spa will cost about 728 dollars.

Horseback riding and carriage rides

Driving around the city in a carriage for many tourists seems to be a charming option to spend time in New York. And although with such an excursion you have beautiful views before you, it can be quite expensive. Prices start at $ 110 for a 30 minute trip and grow to 255 dollars for a 45 minute trip during the tourist season. An excellent alternative to this excursion can be a free walk on foot.

Pastry shops

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Few can resist the temptation of candy, but in New York it's best to avoid expensive, name-brand candy stores. At some stores, a box of gummy bears will cost you $26, and a regular candy bar will cost you $14.

Bus tours

These tours are quite convenient, the bus will take you past all the famous sights of the city, and the guide will kindly tell you about their history, but this is not a cheap pleasure. For example, Big Bus New York charges 105 dollars per adult for an excursion package Liberty and One World Observatory. An alternative could be a walking tour, there are many of them in New York, and they are free or very inexpensive.

Times Square Restaurants

If you get hungry while walking around New York, you may be tempted to eat in Times Square, but this is not a good idea. Since Times Square is the most popular tourist destination, restaurant owners know that they can inflate prices, and tourists will still pay for the opportunity to eat at a restaurant in the main square of New York. Therefore, it is better to dine in cafes and restaurants in non-touristic parts of the city or buy food in a supermarket.

Humorous clubs

Everyone likes jokes, but in New York, laughter can cost you a pretty penny. For example, a ticket to "Gotham comedy club" in New York can cost up to $115. And comedy shows on Broadway cost up to $141.

Hotels

Many hotels in New York are overpriced, so the choice of a place to sleep and order additional services should be approached carefully and carefully. Tourists are largely hostages of the situation, because they need to spend the night somewhere in a foreign city. An alternative to hotels can be renting accommodation through airbnbwhich is cheaper.

Toy stores

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If you go on holiday with small children, at some point they will ask you to go get their toys. And you will most likely agree, succumbing to the positive emotions from the holiday. Tourists with children are a toy store owner's dream. So avoid expensive, name-brand toy boutiques. The best option would be a chain store Toys R Us with affordable prices.

Gift Shops

If you want to buy something to commemorate your trip to New York, do not buy souvenirs in tourist-oriented stores, they are mainly located along Times Square and near Empire State Building. To purchase souvenirs at affordable prices, go to the nearest network pharmacy (CVS or Duane Reade), there you will find mugs and T-shirts with symbols of New York, as well as miniature versions of the Statue of Liberty.

Broadway shows

If you are a fan of the theater, then you are probably planning to attend a Broadway show. Broadway productions are really great, but tickets can cost a fortune. Plan to spend more than 100 dollars per ticket. Also, remember that many free shows and shows take place in New York.

Brand shops

In New York's popular tourist areas of Manhattan, Madison Avenue, and Fifth Avenue, you can find many well-known brands, but the prices are sky-high. Therefore, it is better to pay attention to cheaper stores located a little further from the “hot” tourist spots, such as Macy's, H&M or TJ Maxx.

Bakeries

New York can offer visitors a variety of fresh pastries for every taste in hundreds of bakeries in the city, but this pleasure will be expensive. If you really want freshly baked cake or cookies, it is better to buy it in the supermarket, which also often has its own bakery.

Theaters

Tickets for the new movie in the cinema will cost you almost the same price as the show on Broadway, and the prices for drinks and snacks can be completely overwhelming and deprive of the pleasure of watching the movie. Therefore, it is better to refrain from going to the cinema in New York and use Netflix.

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