How much would Kevin's NYC trip in 'Home Alone 2' cost in 2025?
10 December 2019, US, New York: View into the lobby of the Plaza Hotel at Central Park in Manhattan. (Zu dpa: "Once upon a time in New York - Christmas time in the movie set") Photo: Benno Schwinghammer/dpa (Photo by Benno Schwinghammer/picture allia
NEW YORK - Kevin McCallister learns the true value of Christmas in "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York," but what exactly is the true value of his iconic trip in 2025?
A new analysis by those at the travel insurance comparison service iSelect seems to have to answer.
How much NYC trip from ‘Home Alone 2’ would cost today?
By the numbers:
According to the data, the bill for Kevin’s trip has ballooned over the years from $2,109 in 1992 to $8,511 in 2025, which is a jump of over 300%.
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 14: A view outside The Plaza Hotel on November 14, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Noam Galai/WireImage)
More specifically, the Plaza Hotel suite would increase from $1,100 in 1992 to $6,244 in 2025. In addition, Kevin’s room service feast would increase from $967 to $2,233.
This cost still doesn’t include taxi rides around the city. In addition, iSelect.com said almost none of it would be covered by modern travel insurance.
What they're saying:
"Unfortunately, a minor traveling alone without a parent or guardian’s knowledge would invalidate most travel insurance policies," Adrian Bennett, the general manager of General Insurance said in a statement. "In Kevin’s case, the lack of consent, the unauthorized use of a credit card and the luxurious choices he made on his New York stay would not be covered."
‘Home Alone: Fun in New York’ at the Plaza
Local perspective:
The hotel featured in the film, The Plaza, features a special offer based around Kevin's stay in the city.
"Home Alone: Fun in New York" is a package that includes:
- A limousine ride around the city, specifically featuring the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, Carnegie Hall and Radio City Music Hall
- One large cheese pizza to eat during the ride
- One ice cream sundae to have after the guest has returned to their room
Prices vary depending on the selected room.
The Source: This article includes data provided by iSelect.