Comparison · New York City vs Paris · United States / France
New York City vs Paris
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose New York City for Statue of Liberty, Central Park and beaches; choose Paris for Eiffel Tower, Louvre and lower day-to-day costs. Paris is generally less expensive, and the two are about 5,837 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 5,837 km
- Less expensive
- Paris
- Best time for New York City
- April–June and September–October
- Best time for Paris
- April–June and September–October
Side by side
| New York City | Paris | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | France |
| Known for | Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Broadway | Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Café culture |
| Best time to visit | April–June and September–October | April–June and September–October |
| Ideal stay | 5 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $300–$500 | $200–$350 |
| Cost level | Very expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 29°C (84°F) | July, 25°C (77°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 4°C (39°F) | January, 7°C (45°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 8 | 8 |
| Day trips in our guide | 5 | 7 |
| Beaches | Coney Island and Brighton Beach | — |
| Airports | JFK, EWR, LGA | CDG, ORY, BVA |
Which one is right for you?
Choose New York City for…
Statue of Liberty, Central Park and beaches. New York's five boroughs hold more than eight million people, but most visitors focus on Manhattan, a long island of skyscrapers with Central Park in the middle, and the parts of Brooklyn just across the East River. The grid of avenues and numbered streets…
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Choose Paris for…
Eiffel Tower, Louvre and lower day-to-day costs. Paris packs the Louvre, the Musée d'Orsay, Notre-Dame and the Eiffel Tower into a compact city of 20 arrondissements spiralling out from the Seine. Most first-time visitors base themselves in the central 1st–7th arrondissements and get around on foot and by…
Top sights compared
| # | New York City | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Park | Eiffel Tower |
| 2 | Metropolitan Museum of Art | Louvre Museum |
| 3 | Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island | Musée d'Orsay |
| 4 | Empire State Building | Notre-Dame Cathedral |
| 5 | Top of the Rock | Sainte-Chapelle |
Food compared
| New York City | Paris |
|---|---|
| New York pizza slice | Croissant and pain au chocolat |
| Bagel with lox | Baguette tradition |
| Pastrami on rye | Steak frites |
| Hot dog | Croque-monsieur |
Which is cheaper?
Paris is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $200–$350 per person there, against $300–$500 in New York City (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Paris on a budget.
Can you visit both?
They are about 5,837 km apart, so combining them means a flight. With 10 days or more it works; otherwise pick one.
Questions travellers ask
+Is New York City or Paris cheaper?
Paris is usually less expensive: about $200–$350 a day mid-range against $300–$500 (estimates).
+Is New York City or Paris better for a first trip?
Pick New York City for Statue of Liberty, Central Park and beaches, or Paris for Eiffel Tower, Louvre and lower day-to-day costs.
+How far is New York City from Paris?
About 5,837 km in a straight line.