New York spans five boroughs around a harbour that shaped the whole city's history, pairing an iconic skyline and major museums with neighbourhood markets, waterfront parks and a food scene that changes from block to block.
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How Troovz stays freeFor a stopover, this short plan visits the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Times Square, ending with the time to leave for the airport.
Layover · JFK 06:00 → 21:00
Layover · 2 adults ·
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Leaving the airport means passing passport control. Before you fly, check that you're allowed to enter United States with your passport.
Flights, car rental and airport transfers for your trip: 1 day · 1 adult.
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How Troovz stays freeFly from anywhere, to anywhere.
Pick an area, then a place that fits your budget and style.
First time? We suggest for the sights.
Skyscrapers, Broadway theatres and the city's busiest crossroads.
Tours and tickets matched to your plan and interests. Tap the heart to save one for Build your own.
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Open to visitors, with a few customs.
Churches
Churches are usually open to visitors outside services, and some areas may close while a service is on. Visitors are usually asked to dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and to keep their voices down. Photography rules usually vary, and flash is often not allowed. Rules can vary, so please follow any instructions and ask the staff on arrival.
What to sort before your 1-day trip, plus a few useful words.
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Mobile data for your trip. Set it up before you fly.
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Find storage(opens in a new tab)Places to eat near your plan and your stay. Tap the heart to save one.
Chosen from places featured in respected travel and food guides, or on a halal certifier's list, as of October 2026. We don't take payment to include a place.
Please confirm with the restaurant if you have any allergies.
12 min from Broadway Theatre DistrictOriginal New York-style cheesecake · Midtown & Times Square
22 min from Broadway Theatre DistrictRoast chicken with rice and beans · Midtown & Times Square
Price level$$
Sources
Price level: Source: ezCater, checked Oct 2026
33 min from Chelsea MarketTypical Carne asada taco on corn tortillaCarne asada taco on corn tortilla · Chelsea & the High Line
Price level$
Vegetarian options
Sources
Vegetarian options: Source: Time Out New York, checked Oct 2026
Price level: Source: Foursquare, checked Oct 2026
44 min from Radio City Music HallTypical Chicken and beef gyro platter over riceChicken and beef gyro platter over rice · Midtown & Times Square
Halal optionsVegan optionsVegetarian options
Sources
Halal options: Halal options available. Source: the restaurant's own menu. Please confirm locally.
Vegan options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
54 min from Washington Square ParkTypical Falafel plate with hummus and riceFalafel plate with hummus and rice · SoHo & Greenwich Village
Halal options
Sources
Halal options: Halal options available. Source: the restaurant's own menu. Please confirm locally.
65 min from Radio City Music HallPounded yellowfin tuna with foie gras · Midtown & Times Square
Price level$$$$
Vegetarian options
Sources
Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Time Out, checked Oct 2026
No places near your plan with this option
15Coal-oven thin-crust margherita pizza · Brooklyn
Price level$$
Gluten-free optionsVegetarian options
Sources
Gluten-free options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Grimaldi's Pizzeria, checked Oct 2026
16Fried chicken and waffles · Harlem
Price level$$
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Price level: Source: Frommer's, checked Oct 2026
17Honey fried chicken and biscuits · Upper West Side
Price level$$
Sources
Price level: Source: ubereats.com, checked Oct 2026
18Mercer Margherita grandma square slice · SoHo & Greenwich Village
Price level$$$
Gluten-free optionsVegan options
Sources
Gluten-free options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegan options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Foursquare, checked Oct 2026
19Chicken pot pie · Lower Manhattan & Financial District
Price level$$
Vegan optionsVegetarian options
Sources
Vegan options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Fraunces Tavern Museum, checked Oct 2026
20Steak frites · SoHo & Greenwich Village
Price level$$
Vegetarian options
Sources
Vegetarian options: Source: the restaurant's own menu
Price level: Source: Balthazar, checked Oct 2026
One card for most rides on public transport. Airport routes are in Flights.
Tap a contactless card, phone or the OMNY card itself at the subway turnstile or on the bus reader; it works on every subway line and local bus route. A rolling 7-day fare cap means frequent riders usually stop paying extra after 12 rides in a week.
Per person, paid locally · as of October 2026
Yellow taxis run on a meter that starts at $3 and adds $0.70 for every fifth of a mile, plus fixed surcharges; a typical 5 km daytime ride in Manhattan comes to about $18.62 before the tip, tolls and any time spent in slow traffic. Between Manhattan and JFK the fare is a flat $70, with surcharges, tolls and the tip on top. These rates are set by the city's Taxi & Limousine Commission, not by any ride app.
Taxis: Uber, Lyft usually works here for booking licensed taxis.
Your layover plan usesTram and metro
Typical costs, and how to pay.
Excluding your stay.
| Per person, per day | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast | $8 | $22 | $35 |
| Lunch | $10 | $34 | $61 |
| Dinner | $34 | $61 | $75 |
| Drinks | $6 | $16 | $26 |
| Getting around | $9 | $9 | $30 |
| Sights (entry tickets) | $116 | $116 | $116 |
| Total a day | $183 | $258 | $343 |
Sights are counted at the standard entry ticket. Guided tours cost more. Includes sales tax and a typical tip. Prices as of October 2026.
Typical prices, as of October 2026
Cards and contactless payments are usually accepted in most shops, restaurants and taxis, and the subway and buses typically take a tap of a contactless card or phone, so you don't need to buy a ticket. Some street vendors and small businesses may not take cards, so carry a little cash.
as of October 2026
ATMs run by banks are usually cheaper than stand-alone machines, though many banks also charge foreign cards a fee. If asked, choose to be charged in US Dollar. Your own bank may also charge a foreign-use fee. Check with your bank before you go.
Tipping is customary in New York: usually around 18-20% at table-service restaurants and roughly 10-20% for taxis. Many restaurants add a charge automatically for large groups, so check the bill before adding more.
as of October 2026
Midtown & Times Square
Seasons, weather, and the events and holidays that change opening hours, crowds and prices.
Average highAverage lowRainy days
Typical, based on past years. Not a forecast.
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3° | -3° | 10 days |
| February | 5° | -3° | 9 days |
| March | 9° | 2° | 10 days |
| April | 15° | 8° | 11 days |
| May | 21° | 13° | 12 days |
| June | 26° | 18° | 12 days |
| July | 29° | 22° | 12 days |
| August | 28° | 21° | 11 days |
| September | 24° | 17° | 10 days |
| October | 18° | 11° | 9 days |
| November | 12° | 5° | 8 days |
| December | 6° | 0° | 10 days |
Dec · Jan · Feb
Winter is cold, with occasional snow; late November through early January brings the Rockefeller Center tree, window displays and the Times Square New Year's Eve Ball Drop. Museums and indoor sights make good plans on the coldest days.
Mar · Apr · May
Spring is usually mild and a comfortable time for walking, with Central Park and the other parks turning green through April and May.
Jun · Jul · Aug
Summer is hot and often humid, with the longest days and the biggest crowds at outdoor sights; Coney Island and the outdoor food markets (like Smorgasburg) run through this season.
Sep · Oct · Nov
Autumn usually brings mild, crisp days and are often considered a comfortable time to visit; foliage in the parks peaks in October and November.
Coming up in the next 12 months. to see what falls during your trip.
An evening parade (around 7pm) up Sixth Avenue through Greenwich Village on 31 October. It's free to watch, with very heavy pedestrian crowds along the route; the organiser's own site could not be directly checked this session, so treat the exact route as approximate.
Quick answers to common questions.
Whether you can leave the airport depends on your passport, your ticket and the time between your flights. Please check the entry rules for your passport before you plan to leave the airport.
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