London vs. New York City showdown video: Which one comes out on top?

London vs. New York City showdown video: Which one comes out on top?Sept. 23, 2026•2 min readLondon vs. New York City showdown video: Which one comes out on top?The cards we feature here are from partners who compensate us when you are approved through our site, and this may impact how or where these products appear. We don’t cover all available credit cards, but our analysis, reviews, and opinions are entirely from our editorial team. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. Please view our advertising policy and product review methodology for more information.Sometimes the best trips are the ones you least expect. Like when a great points and miles deal takes you somewhere that wasn't even on your radar — or when a friend plans a trip for you to one of their favorite places, sight unseen.That's exactly what two of our staff members recently did.These TPGers both have strong feelings about their favorite cities, so they decided to go head-to-head and see which city wins. The catch? They had to swap cities for 48 hours and plan each other's itinerary. The London resident headed to New York City, while the Big Apple lover headed across the pond to England's capital.SYLVAIN SONNET/GETTY IMAGESThey picked out some super cool hotels (that you can book with points, of course) in neighborhoods packed with things to do. Plus, they sampled iconic city flavors, from fish 'n' chips and New York pizza to housemade pasta and London's unofficial national dish. They also discovered some hidden gems, including a 1940s-themed speakeasy and a mystery comedy venue where you never know what act you're getting.At the end of their whirlwind trips, they tallied up the results for each city across categories such as transportation, lodging, neighborhoods, dining, nightlife and activities.Did one city come out on top? Watch the video to see what happened — and get plenty of inspiration for your next city break.Reward your inbox with the TPG Daily newsletterJoin over 700,000 readers for breaking news, in-depth guides and exclusive deals from TPG’s expertsBy signing up, you will receive newsletters and promotional content and agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.Of course, it's impossible to see all a city has to offer in two days — especially ones as large and as diverse as London and New York. So you'll just have to visit these cities yourself and tell us which one you think reigns supreme.Keep reading to plan your London or New York City trip with the following stories:How to get to London with points and miles29 cheap or free things to do in LondonThe best hotels in NYCTPG's favorite things to do in New York CityHow 3 credit card welcome bonuses got me a week in LondonFeatured image by ALEXANDER SPATARI/GETTY IMAGESEditorial disclaimer: Opinions expressed here are the author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airline or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities.