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Renting a holiday apartment or private apartment in New York is an affordable holiday accommodation option in a city where the average hotel room costs $232 a night.

Where to Source New York Accommodation - Vacation Rentals

Several companies offer holiday apartments to rent but websites like AirBnB, Craigslist, Crashpadder are also popular. Here, tourists looking for cheap New York holiday accommodation can rent privately owned apartments for a short period of time.

Renting a Holiday Apartment in New York

Is it a good idea to rent a holiday apartment directly from a member of the public? Subletting the apartment of a New Yorker is certainly an attractive, affordable option and 90% of travellers on TripAdvisor who went this route had a positive experience with short let holiday accommodation in New York. However, there are plenty of scams trying to get tourist's money by offering vacation rentals which don't actually exist.

Tips on Finding a Vacation Rental in New York City and Avoiding Scams.

• On a site like Craigslist, google whatever street address is provided for the property. If it turns out to be a commercial property rather than a private apartment, chances are it is a scam. Most con artists will send the address of a commercial-only property and then paste photos of a residential property taken from other legitimate ads.
• Check the address on an interactive map with satelite view to make sure there are apartments at the address provided.
• Ask for the contact information of the person and call directly. Beware of anyone who makes excuses about taking a phone call.
• After securing a 'booking' but before sending a deposit, send another email from a different email address asking for the same dates.
• Google every name/address/details of a potential booking. If there are discrepancies or something isn't adding up, don't proceed with the booking.
• Wiring money to an unknown third party for a place unseen is never a good idea.
• Secure the booking with a credit card so that you have a means of redress if something goes wrong.
• Beware of a very low price or unique deal, con artists try to lure you in by offering a juicy deal. If it is too good to be true, it probably isn't genuine.
• Beware of giving out your financial information.
• Anyone not happy dealing directly with a home owner should use a licensed real estate broker or a vacation apartment rental company. They do charge a small fee but it will still work out cheaper than a New York hotel and travelers get the assurance that the apartment they book will be there and will be as advertised.
• If dealing with a real estate broker or holiday apartment rental company, ask if it is possible to pay by credit card. Legitimate business should have the facility to accept credit cards.

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