New York City Ranks Top for Shopping, but Receives Low Marks for Cleanliness and Value
TripAdvisor®, the world’s largest travel site, today announced the results of its Cities Survey, a look into how travelers and locals view 40 key tourist cities around the world. The results were compiled based on more than 75,000 responses to a survey sent to those who have recently written TripAdvisor reviews on the featured cities.
Tokyo was the most highly decorated world city ranked number one for best taxi services, friendliest taxi drivers, best public transportation, cleanest streets, and safety.
While New York City was ranked top for shopping, travelers felt the city streets could use a sweep as the city ranked 28 out of 40 for cleanliness. Global respondents also believed visiting the Big Apple may break the bank as it is ranked 32 out of 40 for value.
Here are some of the top cities per category:
Overall Top Performers:
| Category | First place | Second place | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendliest locals | Cancun | Tokyo | Lisbon |
| Friendliest taxi drivers | Tokyo | Cancun | Singapore |
| Best taxi services | Tokyo | Singapore | Dubai |
| Cleanest streets | Tokyo | Singapore | Zurich |
| Ease of getting around | Zurich | Vienna | Singapore |
| Best public transport | Tokyo | Zurich | Munich |
| Best value for money | Lisbon | Budapest | Bangkok |
| Best for shopping | New York City | Bangkok | Dubai |
| Safest city | Tokyo | Singapore | Dubrovnik |
Overall Low Rankers:
| Category | First place | Second place | Third place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendliest locals | Moscow | London | Hong Kong |
| Friendliest taxi drivers | Moscow | Beijing | Brussels |
| Best taxi services | Moscow | Beijing | Kuala Lumpur |
| Cleanest streets | Mumbai | Marrakech | Punta Cana |
| Ease of getting around | Mumbai | Punta Cana | Moscow |
| Best public transport | Hanoi | Sharm el Sheikh | Marrakech |
| Best value for money | Oslo | Moscow | Zurich |
| Best for shopping | Moscow | Oslo | Punta Cana |
“New York City’s global reputation as a shopping mecca was reinforced by the opinions of the TripAdvisor community worldwide,” said Brooke Ferencsik, director of communications at TripAdvisor. “While survey respondents felt the Big Apple comes up short on value, savvy travelers can find myriad budget-friendly options in the more than 430 hotels, 1,800 attractions and 7,700 restaurants in New York City listed on TripAdvisor.”
