EXTREME BARGAINS in NYC

Okay, it’s not free but it really, very, truly cheap and worth it. We realize that not all things in New York City can be absolutely free but these are worth mentioning and they are definitely bargains.



Free and Cheap NYC Shows

Off Broadway Shows

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  • Best of Broadway – Offers two free tickets to one random person on their email mailing list per month
  • 20at20.com – $20 tickets to 20 shows, sign up for the email list
  • TKTS – Go to the booths for same–day discounted tickets
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$1 Beers

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No you are not already drunk. These beers are only a dollar or less. Check out these bars and buy a friend a drink.  You’re so generous!

  • Town Tavern – Wednesdays 7-11pm, $1 pitchers, Fridays $1 Bud and Bud Light (and Ladies drink free) 5-7pm
  • Pat Obriens Bar – Fridays 6:30-7:30pm 25 cent draft beers
  • Bourbon Street – Fridays 9-11pm Bud, Bud Light, and Coors Light Cans for 50 cents and 11pm-2am $1 Coors Light Cans
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Yankee Tickets

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Discounted tickets on selected days & free for military personnel on weeknights. Tickets are offered at a discount at certain times.  Discounts vary but include: $16 Tier-Reserved seats on Tuesdays and selected weeknights in April, May, and September, half price seats for young students, $5 tickets for seniors, complimentary or half prices ticket for military personnel (with active military ID card). See website and our calendar section for details.

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Strand Bookstore

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Famously known for its “18 miles of books”, Strand Bookstore sells cheap used books and lots of books for $1 on its sidewalks.

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Roosevelt Island Tram

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Travel time is 4-5 minutes- nice ride, nice views.  $4 Ride.

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Rita Hazan Salon

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Hair styling and color is offered at a fraction of the price by assistant stylists. See the website for details or email training [at] ritahazansalon [dot] com.

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