How do I prepare for Vegas?

Here are some of our top travel tips for Vegas:
  1. Get your bearings. ...
  2. Remember that distances are bigger than they look at first sight. ...
  3. Stay on The Strip (or just nearby) ...
  4. Beware of resort fees. ...
  5. Avoid weekends and public holidays. ...
  6. Walk The Strip & enjoy FREE Vegas attractions. ...
  7. Wear comfortable shoes.




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14 Important Things to Know Before Visiting Las Vegas
  • You really should wait until you're 21. ...
  • You can legally drink on the street. ...
  • There's a place to sleep for every budget. ...
  • The food scene is top-notch. ...
  • You can't hail a taxi on the street. ...
  • Don't get long-hauled. ...
  • Go to the concierge desk before the nightclub.


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Bring cash. You can cover many Vegas expenses with a credit card, but according to a Nevada law, playing chips isn't one of them. If you plan on gambling, make sure to bring cash or use a card like the Charles Schwab Bank Debit Card to avoid fees on ATM withdrawals.

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$500 per day/per person is about right We budget (not really) about $200 a day for eat & drink, $100/day for entertainment & shopping. The rest is for gambling. We've never returned home with less than half but it is good to have it planned to spend if needed.

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There may be no such thing as a free lunch, but there are free drinks when you're in downtown Vegas and you're gambling! Casinos downtown serve drinks to gamblers free of charge. Different casinos have different policies about free drinks, so make sure to ask a bartender or cocktail waitress about the policies.

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It's easy to go big in Vegas. But what you might not know is that it can also be easy to do Vegas on $100 a day! Excluding hotel and travel costs, see how you can have an affordable trip to Vegas while still having a great time.

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If you plan on eating at some moderately-priced Las Vegas restaurants during your trip, plan on at least $100 per day. High-end restaurants and fine dining will cost you more, which could mean closer to $200 per day on food.

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It's hard to see all of Las Vegas in a day, but if you're short on time, 2 days is enough. Ideally, I recommend a 3-day itinerary for Las Vegas so you can see all the top attractions.

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Average Daily Costs While meal prices in Las Vegas can vary, the average cost of food in Las Vegas is $80 per day. Based on the spending habits of previous travelers, when dining out an average meal in Las Vegas should cost around $32 per person. Breakfast prices are usually a little cheaper than lunch or dinner.

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Like anywhere in the United States, it is expected that you tip your Las Vegas waiters and waitresses 15-20% of your total bill. If you are in a larger group, many restaurants will automatically add a 20% gratuity to your final bill. In that case, you are not required to give any additional amount.

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Depends if you gamble or not. $2,000 on a budget including hotel room, basic food, drink, attractions, no gambling. $4,000 if you go to the celebrity chef restaurants, go to lots of bars & night clubs with expensive drinks, do lots of shopping, pay swimming pool lounge chair fees, tipping 15%.

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Carrying an open container & consuming it in public is legal in Las Vegas & unincorporated Clark County. (Yes, that includes The Strip.) Walking around with an open container and consuming alcohol can land you in jail in most parts of the country, but definitely not on Vegas's famous Strip.

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It really depends on whom you ask. Tipping a cocktail waitress at least $1 for free drinks she brings to you is still recommended, if only to keep them coming back, even finding you if you move to a new table or machine. Tip a bit more per drink and, hey, the pours may get stronger as word gets around.

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Is 4 days enough in Vegas? Spending 4 days in Las Vegas is the perfect amount of time to experience the city! You'll be able to hit the top sights on the Strip and Downtown, check out the nightlife, and go on an outdoor adventure or two.

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