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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So bring at least $40.00 for each day spent in Vegas just for basic living expenses but remember there are no frills or even beer in this budget. To enjoy Las Vegas at all, $100 or $150 a day would be much better.
I have gone there with as little as $500 and had a good time. The key is to not try to do everything at once. I usually have a rough plan when I go out there and a daily budget. Be more specific in what you want to do and have a budget and you can have fun and not spend an arm and a leg.
You should plan to spend around $310 per day on your vacation in Las Vegas. This is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors. Past travelers have spent, on average for one day: $80 on meals.
$1500 is a solid number. It always depends on your budget, but with $1500 you'll be able to party all night and gamble all day, unless you're playing high roller games.
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.
The Las Vegas casino industry earns about 9 billion dollars a year, which works out to about $25 million dollars a day. Of course, the weekends make the most money. Why are there so many casinos in Las Vegas, Nevada?
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.
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.
You can't use a debit/credit card for gambling. You can use the card at the ATMs to get cash for gambling. Check with your bank how much you can withdraw. All ATMs charge a fee on top of what your bank may charge (anything from $3 to $10 depending on the ATM, the cheapest is in Casino Royale at $3 per withdrawal).
Compared to the rest of America, Vegas is only around 10% more expensive for accommodation and housing. It actually works out cheaper in Vegas for groceries and utilities, but unless you are living in the city long-term, it's unlikely you'll ever need to pay for either.
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.