Here's what a $39-a-night Airbnb in New York City looks like
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My temporary home, a taxi-turned-"rolling room" in Long Island City, Queens.
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If you're visiting just for the night, expect to drop over $260 on a hotel room. You might find a better deal through Airbnb, where the average nightly rate is $149.
Alternatively, you can sleep in a converted taxi cab for $39 ($50 after the cleaning and service fees).
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