How much does it cost you?
How much does it cost you?
RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#0How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 1:35amHow much does it cost some of you guys that travel from out of state NYC to see a couple shows. I'm trying to plan a trip and just wondering how much you guys budget for your trips and how much it cost ya'll. Thanks.
broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#3re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 1:43amit cost me about 400 for 3 days and 2 shows. that was hotel, gas and food and the tickets were orchestra
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broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
#4re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 1:44amwell where are you coming from and what hotel are you staying at?
ZONEACE
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/10/05
#5re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 1:45amwithout hotel and airfare, its just 1600 dollars for shows, with is 300 dollars a show broadwaybelter, which despite the disgusting price of tickets these days, isn't yet what they cost.
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broadwaybelter
Broadway Legend Joined: 11/26/04
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#7re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 2:43amFor me, It depends on what I desire to do, Stay with family in Long Island or at the Marriott Marquis Times Square (Best Hotel/Staff/Service & Best view in the WORLD!), But I adore both so Viva la Difference!
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RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#8re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 3:41amwell ill be coming from Alabama. and i'm a college kid, so i'm having to save up money and whatnot. how much would airefare be? a direct flight?
#9re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 4:02am
Check online with "JetBlue". The earlier you buy, the cheaper you may get and I swear by JetBlue - they are comfy seats, nice staff, new jets, clean toilets and direct TV including pilots details and such (I like to know what we are flying over and how high too!)
They have great $$$ savers and you can check online!
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#10re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 4:07amyup
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Updated On: 12/20/05 at 04:07 AM
Fosse76
Broadway Legend Joined: 3/21/05
#11re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 9:32am
"without hotel and airfare, its just 1600 dollars for shows, with is 300 dollars a show broadwaybelter, which despite the disgusting price of tickets these days, isn't yet what they cost."
Ummm...Broadway's top ticket prices (not counting VIP, since it's only a select no. of seats, and the prices aren't consistent from show to show) is a little more than $100.00. Where did the $300 per show come from???
sally1112
Broadway Legend Joined: 4/13/04
#12re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 9:42am
I am coming to NYC Thursday, with three friends. Our airfare from KY is $250. We are seeing three shows at $100 a pop. We opted to stay at a ridiculously high priced hotel just as a treat.
We are in town for four days and I am bringing about $200 a day walking around money.
This trip is a treat for us so we are not being conservative. I am saving that for when I get back to Louisville. I'd rather go without things here, than there!
#13re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 10:00amBefore I moved here, It cost me just over $600 for hotel, flight, transportation between the two, three shows, and food and such.
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#14re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 10:05amWhen I visited in November, flights from the UK, accommodation for six nights (shared with friends), food, and 6 broadway shows (all but one on tkts) came to around £915 which is about $1,610.
#15re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 10:09am
It is hard to determine how much money you will need. But here are some ideas for planning a trip:
For airfares try www.orbitz.com
I have stayed at Hotel QT, a "budget" Times Square hotel. Rooms are nice but small. Close to everything however. www.hotelqt.com or www.quikbook.com. Stayed there in October and have reservations there for May. A bargain, considering how much hotels have increased their prices lately.
Walking out of Times Square over to 8th or 9th St will save a lot of money on restaurants.
www.broadwaybox.com for discounts.
These are what I do to save money on my annual trips.
Updated On: 12/20/05 at 10:09 AM
WickedRentHead
Stand-by Joined: 2/1/05
#16re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 10:13amI come from MA so I usually just take the Peter Pan which at most costs like 70$ roundtrip, shows, if you do TKTS or are able to rush are like 50$ and it really depends on where you stay and if you need to fly and get airfare.
Jilani
Broadway Star Joined: 6/30/05
#17re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 10:31amWhere in MA, WickedRentHead? The roundtrip bus fare from Boston to New York is only $36.
#18re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/20/05 at 10:45am
better place for flights... www.sidestep.com
It checks all places like orbitz, expedia, etc at one time
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RentBoy86
Broadway Legend Joined: 2/15/05
#19re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/21/05 at 1:49amYeah, I dont think its going to cost me too much. I figured, if i get paid every two weeks at 200 dollars, I'll have plenty of money saved up in 2 months. I'm just so worried because all I have is one debt card, and if i loose that then i'm screwed, although i'll alwasy keep emeregency cash hidden.
#20re: How much does it cost you?
Posted: 12/21/05 at 2:20amYou can also look into alternative lodging like a guest house which can be a lot less than most hotels.
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