Unfortunately, taxi service is usually a necessity for getting around the city, no matter how carefully you've planned your trip. Thankfully, with the savings you'll realize on your TravelBook cheap hotel, New York City travel will be easier. Some of the money you didn't spend on over-priced accommodations can be re-allocated on entertainment, transportation around town and other fun activities.
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You've planned your trip for a minimum of expense: discount theater tickets, meal vouchers, passes to Broadway shows, etc. Not to mention you've booked the best cheap hotels New York is known for. Now for the transportation.
If you're visiting the metropolitan area on a tight budget, you'll probably want to keep taxicab travel to and from your cheap hotel (New York City metro area) to a minimum; however, don't rule out taxis entirely. They can be your best option for short hops, late-night jaunts and the most direct route to anywhere when you're on a tight time schedule. Rates can vary widely from week to week, but in general, expect to pay $2 or $3 to acquire the cab in the first place. Once you're en route, the cab service will generally charge 30 cents or more per one-quarter mile of travel (always check for the latest rates), with additional fees levied for traffic time and nighttime travel. Tack onto that the standard 15 percent tip, and those cab fares add up quickly.
