Affordable New York: How to do the notoriously expensive city on a budget
The IndependentSign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Incidentally, summer is a great time for freebies – there are outdoor movies shown in Brooklyn Bridge Park, Randall’s Island Park and Bryant Park, where there are also free concerts. open image in gallery The Staten Island Ferry is free to use How to get there Numerous airlines fly to New York from various UK airports, which means that you can often snag cheap fares. The budget airlines Play, JetBlue and Norse all fly to New York, but don’t assume they offer the best deal. Play flies via Reykjavik, adding time and a transfer to the journey, and you’ll land in New York Stewart International airport, a 90-minute bus ride to Manhattan.