Kevin McCallister’s iconic New York getaway is a trip anyone would love to take, but how expensive would it be today?
Using the pricing from The Plaza Hotel, where Kevin stayed in “Home Alone 2,” historic inflation data and updated menu costs, travel insurance comparison service iSelect reveals how much Kevin’s NY adventure would cost in 2025 compared to 1992 (when the film was released).
Right now, this New York adventure for Kevin would cost over $8,000. According to the study, his one-night stay in 1992, with room service, was approximately $2,109 and now it would cost $8,511, that’s a 303% increase!
So, here’s the breakdown:
The Plaza Hotel suite, which is the most expensive room available, for one night in 1992 cost $1,100, in 2025, it soared 467.6%.
Kevin’s room service feast, complete with numerous cakes, an ice cream sundae bar, and the pizza he ate in the limo, ran him $967.40 back then. Today, if Kevin ordered the exact same feast, he would have cost his parents $2,233,89, that’s a 130% increase in 33 years.
We all know the three-scoop ice cream sundae that Kevin eats in bed, which was only $18 back then, but don’t worry Out of all these prices, this is the one that hasn’t astronomically soared: you can get yours for $24 today.
If you find yourself visiting The Plaza Hotel, you’re able to order the “Home Alone”-inspired ice cream sundae, which is part of the hotels “Fun in New York” package. The sundae features 16 scoops of assorted ice cream, whipped cream, maraschino cherries, M&Ms, chocolate, caramel, and raspberry sauce, which will run you $350. When you order via room service, they even offer to bring it to you and put on a movie to watch while you’re enjoying the sundae.
This is your sign to take the extra scoop of ice cream and enjoy your holidays just like Kevin did!