Daily costs per person in USD. Vegas is surprisingly affordable if you play it smart — midweek hotels are cheap, free entertainment is everywhere, and happy hours are generous.
Daily cost breakdown
Currency: USD ($) (1 EUR ≈ $1.08)
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Splurge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | $30–60 | $100–200 | $300+ | Hostels/motels → Strip hotels midweek → suites + Strip view |
| Food | $20–35 | $50–80 | $120+ | Fast food & happy hours → buffets & casual → celebrity chef restaurants |
| Transport | $5–10 | $15–30 | $50+ | Deuce bus & walking → Uber/taxi → limo & car rental |
| Activities | $0–25 | $50–100 | $200+ | Free shows & casinos → paid shows & rides → VIP & day trips |
| Drinks | $10–20 | $30–50 | $80+ | Happy hours & free casino drinks → bars → clubs & bottle service |
| Daily Total | $65–150 | $245–460 | $750+ | Budget → comfortable → luxury |
Money-saving tips
Free Strip experiences
Bellagio fountains, conservatory, Mirage volcano, Venetian canal walk, LINQ promenade, casino lobbies, and people-watching are all free entertainment.
Downtown over Strip
Fremont Street has $3 beers, $5 blackjack tables, and friendlier dealers. The Strip charges 3–5x more for the same drinks and higher table minimums.
Happy hours save big
Strip bars run happy hours 2–6pm with $6–8 beers and $8–12 cocktails. Nacho Daddy: $5 nachos. Beer Park at Paris: $5 drafts. Off-Strip bars are even cheaper.
Midweek pricing
Hotels are 40–70% cheaper Sunday through Thursday. A $200/night weekend room can be $60 midweek. Buffets and shows also drop prices during the week.
MyVegas rewards
Download the MyVegas app months before your trip — play free slots to earn real rewards like free buffets, show tickets, and hotel room upgrades at MGM properties.
Resort fee awareness
Every Vegas hotel charges a mandatory "resort fee" ($35–55/night) not included in the listed price. Factor this into your budget when comparing hotels.
