Whether you fly or drive, it’s going to cost more to get there. But you can save on lodging, food and entertainment. 1. Take a bite of the Big Apple. “People know about beach-house rentals. But renting a place in the city can also pay off,” says Alexis de Belloy, of HomeAway.com. You can cook meals and use on-site laundry facilities — which means you can downsize your luggage and sidestep baggage fees. HomeAway recently listed a two-bedroom, one-bath apartment, which sleeps six, in midtown Manhattan for $275 per night in mid July; the minimum stay is four nights.