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.
