How Much Money Should I Bring to Las Vegas?

How Much Money Should I Bring to Las Vegas?

A good time in Las Vegas isn't cheap. 

If you exclude airfare and hotel, the areas where you'll spend most of your dollars are food, entertainment, and gambling. Exactly how much money you will need for your Vegas vacation depends on your lifestyle and spending habits. You can spend as little as $50 a day but you probably will have to sleep in a hostel shared by many people, eat one meal a day, walk everywhere, not gamble, avoid the shows, and just watch people go by and feel miserable- $50 a day in Vegas will not get you far. 

Based on data released by the Nevada Tourism Board, the average visitor spends at least $250 a day in Vegas. This includes transportation, eating two decent meals, going to a show, and gambling. You need to be aware that unless you are eating fast food, a great meal on the Vegas Strip can easily cost $20 per person or more.

So, how do you save money in Las Vegas?

• Plan the trip. Know where you will eat and what shows you will watch.
• Most hotels on the Strip do not offer breakfast and also charge resort fees. You can save money by staying away from the Strip at a cheaper hotel that offers breakfast and free WiFi.
• See a show during the weekday when rates are lower
• Visit during the off-season