Hosting for the Holidays? Some New Yorkers Are Asking Guests to Pay

If you are hosting family or friends this holiday season in New York, you already know how fast the costs add up. Food, drinks, desserts, and decorations. It gets expensive quickly. And it turns out you are not alone if you have ever thought about asking guests to chip in.

A Lot of Americans Are Asking Guests to Pitch In

According to a survey from Hard Rock Bet, 1 in 3 Americans say they ask their holiday guests to pay to help cover hosting costs. This is not just about fancy parties either. Some hosts are just trying to offset the cost of groceries, drinks, or the holiday meal.

Where New York Falls on the List

New York ranks 13th in the nation when it comes to asking guests to chip in. On average, New Yorkers who do ask for help request about $20 per person. That puts us right in the middle compared to the rest of the country. States like Montana, South Carolina, and Nevada are asking the most, with averages around $25 per guest.

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How Much Are People Actually Asking For?

Most hosts who ask guests to contribute ask between $15 and $20 per person. About one third of hosts land in that range. Some ask less, while about one in five ask for $30 or more. It depends on the number of guests and what the host is providing.

Younger Hosts Are More Comfortable Asking

Age plays a role in whether someone asks guests to help out. Adults between 25 and 44 are the most likely to ask for money. More than half of people in their late 20s and 30s say they do this. Older generations are less likely. Less than 10% of people over 65 say they ask guests to help, showing a big change in how holiday hosting is looked at.