New York City Breaks 2025/2026
Our Guide To City Breaks In New York
The Big Apple has always been one of those ideal destinations for a quick break but New York city breaks don't have to be as expensive as you might initially think.
There are plenty of options that can help you cut the cost of your trip to NYC in 2025/2026, including making full use of the various free activities and attractions in the city that never sleeps. One thing not to miss out on, however, is the shopping, something that this grand city has become famous for.
Iconic Must-Sees In NYC For First Timers
Central Park
Brooklyn Bridge
High Line
Times Square
Getting to, from and around New York
The London to New York flight route is one of the most competitive in the world which means each airline is clawing at the chance for your to book with them.
Regional departures are now very frequent with the likes of United Airlines and Jet2 offering cheap flights to New York from cities such as Manchester, Belfast and Edinburgh, as well as Aer Lingus from Dublin, into both John F Kennedy (JFK) and Newark (EWR) airports. La Guardia (LGA) is generally more of a domestic airport so if you're doing a twin centre with Boston or Las Vegas, or you're flying indirect, LGA may also be an option for you.
Getting around New York is easily done by subway. Understanding the subway system can take a little while, but once you have the hang of it, it's actually very easy to use.
Hotels In New York You Don't Want To Miss
Frequently Asked Questions
New York Subway Map
When To Go To New York
Spring
March, April and May are a great time to visit the Big Apple. Yes, you could have a bit of rain at times, but you're also coming out of the bitter cold that this part of the US suffers from, and it's not too hot that you don't want to spend time outside.
Summer
New York can get quite hot in the summer, so if you're planning to visit in June, July or August, be prepared, and make sure you take plenty of water with your wherever you go. If you like exploring a city by foot, the warmer weather allows you outside and also gives more much more opportunity for good weather images. Nobody wants grey skies on their Instagram feed, right?
Autumn
Another perfect time to be visiting the city, the leaves are turning brown (Central Park is ideal for this), but it's not yet so cold that you can't feel your face or your toes. Travelling in October and November also allows you to celebrate holidays like Thanksgiving and Halloween.
Winter
December is a wonderful time to visit New York. As the shops, restaurants and attractions get all festive, and the chance of snow, this can be such an amazing way to enjoy the city, but it's also what other people have in mind, so keep an eye on prices. January and February might not have the higher prices but they definitely have the colder weather, when all you might want to do is curl up in your hotel room and watch the snow falling from the skyscrapers.
