Solid video Missy! Having been to Vegas 20+ times a few comments: 1) Would strongly recommend renting a car rather than using taxi, Uber etc. I've rented a car everytime I've been to Vegas. If you are willing to deal with Priceline or one of the discount car rental companies you can usually rent in the range of $10-$15/day (not including taxes, fees, etc.). It really depends on how many people you are with and how much getting around you want to do but if you do the math you'll find that renting a car is actually often cheaper than taxi, etc. options. Also much more convenient IMO. 2) The upgrade request you talked about is commonly referred to as the "$20 trick". When the front desk person asks you for ID, hand them $20 with your ID and ask if they have complimentary upgrades. From personal experience this usually works and it's been documented that this does work at least 80% of time, perhaps more Sun-Thurs or off-peak times in Vegas. Has worked everytime I've tried it except for once as the front desk person really does want that $20 LOL. 3) If you want free/discounted drinks walk into a casino bar and play the video machines for a couple of minutes. Drinks are comped while you're playing the video machines - you might lose (or win) a few bucks in those couple of minutes but on the whole it's cheaper than buying the drink straight up. 4) I'd have to disagree with you on the Half-Price Ticket deals for shows. I have found those to be legit discounts, even if not truly 50% off. Generally best to buy at least a couple days in advance and you can even buy online - but if you're not really picky about seats (and just want to see the show) it's nearly always a better deal than buying directly from the box office IMO.
I believe this is just MGM brand casinos (and maybe a couple others) for now. Most hotels - including all Caesars hotels - don't charge for parking. Fact is Vegas is one of the cheapest cities in the U.S. to rent a car so still think that's generally the best option if you know what you're doing... at least for now.
We went out in March and rented a Sienna Van. $500/wk and Hertz wanted us to pay another $32/day "loss of use" insurance policy. Even if you have insurance you still have to pay the deductible and pay for the vehicle while its in the repair shop. None of this was explained when we called to make the reservation. Only rent if you have to
You don't have to pay that "loss of use" charge. Most rental car companies in Vegas will try to push for you to buy that as well as a few other "add-on" charges. Would decline them all. (I always have.) Some car insurance policies actually do cover "loss of use" and even some credit cards (in particular Visa) cover this for those who are concerned about it. Would not pay anything to car rental companies other than the basic rental fee, though you should expect when you get to Vegas that they will try to upsell you into paying for additional coverages... just be firm, decline them all, and you should be fine.
Thanks for your reply, I checked with Visa and you are correct, I am covered for loss of use. However I'm retired so I'll be driving to 1,700 miles to LV next month. I like road trips
Ive been to vegas roughly 20 times. The last 5 times ive put a folded up twenty between my ID and Credit card and asked "Would you happen to have any upgrades available?" Its worked 5/5 from the wynn, to ballys, to palazzo etc. 20$ from a standard room to a strip view suite. The folks checking you in have complete discretion on upgrades, and if they arent sold for the night, you will get one. Trust me.. it works, just like Missy says :) oh and it never comes with a room cost charge, just a total of 20$ :)
Soooo good to know!! Thanks for your comment!!! Going to test this out at Monte Carlo this weekend. We did it at the Wynn, Tropicana and New York New York and it worked BEAUTIFULLY.
I just did this a few months ago. They had no rooms to upgrade me too and gave me back the money. Plus it's only 20$. If that's ur breaking point you shouldn't be in vegas :-)
thanks for the update, but nah, tables aren't for me just there for the people and the strips sights and sound, but hey will most definitely try it out, like Chrissy said never tell the cab that it's your first time.
last November stayed at Signature at MGM. (Highly recommend) and I asked for a room with a balcony, they said it would be $10 a night extra so I did it. I not only had a balcony but I faced the strip. I had an amazing view. They never billed me for it. I also told them it was my birthday :-) Which is was!I have NEVER bought a drink in Vegas. Always FREE. The My Vegas Slots!! YES YES. My room is comped and I will be having a free buffet lunch at Mandalay Bay my third time going there. Most of this really is spot on for advice but wanted to add wear comfortable shoes. The strip is longer than you think and hotels are not right next to each other. Stay hydrated in the summer. I am leaving today suppose to be about 110. Also go to Fremont even if you aren't going to buy souvenirs. :-)
I did! The last time I stayed at Delano which was a suite but not as nice as Signature at MGM. Next time i will probably stay at Signature again, with a quick trip to Walgreens for snacks. Prices of stocked bar at Delano was freaking RIDICULOUS
+Missy Chrissy Have you pondered if the woman in the top comment just said they told her the upgrade is $10 dollars additional. Then all these people doing the $20 dollar trick is really not a trick?
Ginger Bread She said it was $10 extra per night, meaning that if you were staying for many nights, then the $20 dollar sandwich trick would save you a lot of money since it's $20 dollars total for your upgrade compared to $10 multiplied by the number of nights you are staying.
The other thing to do is to go to the nearest Walgreens and buy some pop and snacks. I also take a foldable cooler. The portion sizes are huge! I always get a doggie bag for leftovers in the cooler and is always packed with ice from the ice machine and I leave the cooler next to the air conditioner. Transportation to downtown Vegas is cheapest by taking the transit its two bucks and a bus comes about every 10 mins. The express bus is the fastest to get to Freemount Street.
Jose Coelho no thanks on the buses in Las Vegas unless u like being begged to death by the other passengers or enjoy all the homeless people on there. The buses in vegas suck.
some of the hotels charge for a mini fridge in your room, get around the charge by saying that you are diabetic and your medication requires to be kept cool...
another tip. get your souvenirs at the gas station at the state line. its way cheaper there. also massages, bars, or anything else drive to the residential areas of vegas where the locals go. way cheaper. i lived in vegas for 3 years. leaving tomorrow to go back and visit.
Nice video! I'm leaving for vegas today from Ohio (staying sun-fri). We have taken Allegiant on several trips. They are def. cheaper tickets, but we have gotten screwed a few times because they cancel flights very frequently. Hoping the flight is a go and on time today from Cincy (allegiant being on time and not cancelled is the first gamble:) lol). Going to try the $20 trick at the Flamingo, I hope it works! Cheers!
KH I feel ya with the Allegiant comment, omg - we have had a few delays... fingers crossed!! Johnny Ls Nice! See you around! I'm wondering how cold it will be haha!
If I may, I have to correct you about the the cabbie directions thing. Read below taken from a well known Las Vegas travel site. ""When you get in a taxi at the airport, tell the driver "Please use local roads and avoid the tunnel and highway". Also, if possible, avoid cabs from the Nellis and Desert cab companies. These drivers have been known to heavily pressure customers to use the highway, lying by saying it's faster, and sometimes ignoring requests to use the shorter route."" The local route (even the one that you showed in this video) clearly shows that the highway route is twice as long as the local route.Just FYI. Thanks for the vids +Missy Crissy!
Depends on time of day and day of week. When I drive, I normally take Paradise. It is normally less congested than the strip or freeway...but not always.
Take the highway? Never take the highway no matter what hotel you are staying at on the strip. That tunnel takes you the wrong direction to start and for a maybe 5 minute quicker trip you are adding cost to the taxi. Say for instance, Harrah's, near middle of the strip. An extra $8 if you take the highway.
+Derek Serkies Totally derek. I made an error while speaking. I recommend google mapping the trip to see what the best route is, depending on your hotel :)
Thanks for the useful tips. On one of the times we were there we stayed at the Mirage and the girl at the front desk told us that all the items in the stocked refrigerator that are used will be charged to our hotel bill. The stocked refrigerators have pressure sensitive shelves that can detect when an item is removed and then you will probably be charged a lot for them items. Also there was a nice snack tray on the dresser. I noticed some wiring going from it on the back side showing that this was also a pressure sensitive tray. We didn't use any of the snacks and candy even though it was very tempting to do so. We bought what we needed elsewhere.
I've been to Vegas more than 40 times. You seemed to have touched on everything in Vegas except Gambling. Did you forget about that? These days the strip is a very disappointing place. I rent a car when in Vegas. MGM Resorts and Caesars are now charging to valet and self park. And the resort fees have gone up again. If you really want to have fun in Vegas and not get ripped off by these greedy South end strip hotels and casinos. Rent a car and go off strip. The Palms, The Orleans, The M, The Southpoint, Red Rock, Alante, Green Valley Ranch,. There are a ton of fantastic Mega Resorts off the strip. And they won't rip you off. Some Resort Fees on the strip are $39.00 a night. I know you said go in the off season but how do you like paying the $39.00 a night resort fee for local phone calls and the pool when it's 18-22 deg's out ? You have a nice video here but something tells me you never have explored the other options Vegas has to offer beyond the strip and perhaps downtown. I still have my M-Life card because they service Red Rock Resort and a few other off strip property's. But I do most of my gaming through Boyd Gaming. Their comps are fantastic! I will be at The Orleans for six free nights next month. Yes, comped ! For just a little bit of play they will give you three free nights, four times a year. If you have a spouse, with their own players card, you can run the nights together in the same room. That's 6 free nights 4 times a year. There is no resort fee on comped rooms at any Boyd property. That also comes with a $25 dining credit and $25 in free slot play and that's each.. Try it. And maybe the next time you go to Vegas, all you will be paying for is your plane ticket. It sounds like you have that one down pat. The car rental can be payed for by just what you saved in resort fees alone. And if a car is not your thing, and you feel you must go to the strip, they have free shuttles from these property's to the strip. They drop you off and pick you up right at The Shops at Caesars Palace. I forgot to mention, Boyd charges a one time fee of $15 for a refrigerator for your whole stay. Look up The Orleans or Red Rock or The "M" or Green Valley Ranch. I think you will be surprised and pleased at what they have to offer. The smaller local casinos can be a blast as well. There is a News Letter that comes with a coupon book I get called "The Las Vegas Advisor". It has one the best coupon books you will find in Las Vegas. How about two for one Buffet at the Cosmo. That's $40 just in one coupon right there. Hell they have two for one Buffets for most of the hotels in Vegas in their book. If you look them up on line, they post a list of coupons to look at before you buy the subscription. It's one of the best deal in Vegas. Food coupons, gambling coupons, drink coupons, room coupons, show tickets. All the deals worked out with the hotels themselves. No middle man or up charges. And just a heads up, over the next couple of months, The Teamsters and Culinary union may be going on strike against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts. There is a boycott going on right now of those property's. Because of their decision to charge "hotel guests" and everybody else $10 per day to self park, and $30 a day to valet their car or rental. No validation anywhere in the hotel of casino or restaurants . And that's on top of the absurd resort fees that they just raised again. Sorry I did not mean to give you all that bad news, without at least giving you some options at the beginning of this rant. Explore your options. There is more than the South end of the strip that is being turned into one big shopping mall. Hell you have those at home. www.casinosavenue.com/en/blog/top-10-las-vegas-hotels-without-resort-fees/384 This is a short list of strip resort fees. vegastripping.com/resortfees/
Such a great post!!! Thank you so so much!! I do not really gamble much, just the slot machines. I mainly shop ;) hahah! I really appreciate your post, this is so helpful for myself and people viewing this video!!!
You should never play slots. It's the worst odds in Vegas. The best way to win if you have little to no skill is to play roulette and use the Martingale system (youtube it). It is super easy to learn. Even if you don't use Martingale, roulette is still WAY better odds than slots. Also choose a single 0 table instead of a double 00 table (use google to find those tables). The other top trick is decide how much you want to win first not how much you are willing to loose. Chances are very good that you will hit your loose goal and your win goal at some point during the night if your goals are reasonable, so why not win instead of loose..
treasure island is prob the best value in my opinion If u choose the strip. the resort fees count towards your next stay and I love poker and they pay you cash for hours played 10 hours 100 bucks plus ur rake back plus a free vocher for meals there. if I'm staying on the stip ti is where il be at
Lets face it. The majority of people coming to Vegas have not been 40 times and they don't want to stay off strip. They want to be right in the middle of what tourists view literally "As Las Vegas".... . . The Strip. And not sure of your circumstances but drinking and driving is bad. Um-kay. (please bear with my dated South Park reference) Goes without saying. I live in Las Vegas and realize there are enough people to fill The Strip hotels who will pay anything, and I think if its your first or second time you should stay on The Strip. I really try to suggest to whomever asks to stay Downtown (Fremont) . Its kitchy, a lot less expensive and the people watching if quite interesting. But note there are no Malls.There is an outlet mall about a mile from Fremont Street. And now I'm contradicting myself and rambling. Great advice Douglas. Just wanted to throw in my two cents . Have Fun Everyone.
We're so spoiled being from San Francisco Bay Area, it's only an hour flight for us. Usually purchase a shuttle pass from the airport once we land at McCarran's, will be a lot cheaper than a cab ride. Group might have a with us if one of the friend's from LA decide to go. I say stay at center strip to save time since time is the most expensive thing in Vegas.
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Lori Pavlovich Hope you have a wonderful birthday! My sister, mother and I am going in September 2017 as well! We are going for a bit Moms/Daughters birthday trip :)
This advice is literally the best. I mean literally. We looked at the Vegas app and literally couldn't believe how cheap it is. We are coming soon. Literally can't believe it. We are literally going to have a blast.
Guys, you are so amazing! Thank you for your comments, likes and shares!! In the part about the taxi - I want to clarify the part about taking the highway - I think the best way is to plan ahead with your route from the airport to the hotel. For some hotels the highway is the best route - and sometimes not taking the highway is the best route. So just Google the fastest route and let the cab driver know :) Keep in mind sometimes the strip traffic is terribly slow and backed up - so it can be slower and more expensive to take the strip to your hotel. Big hugs and safe travels!! XOXO
Poker player we usually pick them up at the duty free on our way into the USA :) they Grey Goose is suuuuper cheap there. We will pack a 1Litre in our check-in bag.
The upgrade works!!! We went for my daughters bday and advised we wanted to make it the best possible. For literally like 30 a day he upgraded us to a suite. The suite was huge and beautiful. The Rio staff is awesome!
My husband does the same exact thing when those people are trying to stop you & get your attention -- He always says "we're leaving tonight". I just ignore them and keep walking. They're everywhere. It gets annoying after a while. You just want to be left alone to enjoy yourself.
Here r some more tips: if u want to save money on hotels, go on the hotels website and sign up for their emails/newsletters. You will get a ton of offers all year long and once u r ready to go, u can check out the best deal. I would also suggest staying somewhere cheap if u will be out and about rather than spending tons of money on hotels. For example, stay at circus circus for $30-75 a night and walk to other hotels for dining/gambling, shows. Hope that helps.
The show tickets off the street are defo cheaper. On several occasions I have gone to the ticket office and stall and the stall has been 50-75 bucks cheaper
Thank you soooooo much. This video EXTREMELY HELPFUL....My husband and are planning a trip there in early February for our Honeymoon/3rd Anniversary. Once again THANK YOU
I am a frequent LV visitor and I do a lot of the things you recommended. For the clubs, I buy my tickets directly from the event site so you know you'll get in the door and if you get them early enough, you get some sort of discount (maybe). And if you travel on the "shoulder" seasons (spring/fall), I have received double points on my hotel and airline (purchased separately).
Thank you!!! this is my first time going to Vegas alone this December on my birthday... I am excited and thank you for the tips! Post some more if you can... thank you again :)
Thanks for the tips. My husband and I just came back from Vegas. We eventually had a good time after the timeshare tap (45mins presentation....all lies). We will go back to Vegas with our ignore sunglasses ON.
+Camilla Chatman Omg so good to know, we keep trying to get loured into the time share presentations... eewww!! Big sunglasses help A LOT for ignoring haha XOXO
Great video. I'm also from Canada and wanted to comment on two of the things that you mentioned in your video: 1) Flying from the US as opposed to flying from Canada. You will generally save money as you mentioned in your video but in my case (I generally travel alone to Las Vegas), the saving isn't that much considering the headache of driving to the border/customs, being checked by customs (which is often more lengthy check driving than flying), parking the car at the airport, paying for parking at the airport, etc. and then when returning after a long flight, having to drive back thru customs, and then drive back home. In my case, the saving was under $100 after factoring the daily cost to park at the US airport. This $100 wasn't worth me having to go thru the added stress of driving thru customs and then after a long flight (a direct flight from my home city to Las Vegas is ~5 hours and 30 minutes) having to drive back thru customs. If going with more people, what you suggested is worth it but as a single traveler, I don't find that the savings of under $100 worth it. My brother for example will drive to the US and fly from there with is family of 5 and he saves close to or over $500 which is a lot of money. 2) Half Price Tickets (or Tix4Tonite) Stands As you pointed out, the half price ticket places are not really half price after you factor in all the service charges and fees. However, they are still less than paying directly at the hotel. For me, I find them worth it since it isn't like I am spending a long time buying the tickets as the tix4tonite place as opposed to buying them directly at the show stand from the hotel. For a magic show that I saw, I think I saved around $10 on the ticket... I think regular price is around $85 and after all fees, I paid around $70. When I purchased dinner/lunch tickets there I also saved a few bucks. It is worth it in my opinion if you want to go to see that particular show but you should be aware that you aren't saving a lot of money (you aren't saving 50%) but you still wind up saving some money and it isn't inconvenient to do so. I wanted to mention that Uber/Lyft is legal in Las Vegas and this is another option instead of taking a taxi from Mccarran airport, you can use Uber/Lyft which is cheaper and your smartphone will show the route and costs. I agree that taxis in Las Vegas will take you the "scenic route" and you have to be careful.
Helpful tips...My husband and I went to Vegas for the first time July 2014 & OMG it was AMAZING. We stayed at the Aria hotel & they upgraded our room for free because it was our first time in Vegas. We're going back July 2017 & I WILL keep all your tips in my mind.
"Excellent Video Young Lady" Thanks for helping so many folks to save on their trips to Las Vegas! We Teach Many People From Canada, You Undoubtedly Just Saved Many Of Them A Ton Of Money! Along With Many People From Around The World Who Vacation In Las Vegas. 👌👍 Tony.
Stay downtown the first few times and enjoy! Airport to downtown is $3.00 on the WAX bus term 1of2 it pix. u up out side in the parking lot ,term. 3 go outside and UP top you will see the signs. Watch for "resort fees" big rip! The Main street station ,Freemont,Calf. and 4 Queens do not do that so stay there.Southwest air the bags are inc. so remember that,Frontier lets you pay for the bags in advance so do it. AND have fun!
The mini refrigerators have to be rented from the hotel, correct? About $30? That still saves money over eating out all the time. Also, MGM has sensors on the fridge and under the food in the room and charge you for even opening the fridge or moving the food? You confirmed my suspicion that that food and drinks could be the most expensive part of Vegas.
I am going to Las Vegas for the first time in two weeks. I have watched many videos about Vegas and yours gave me the best advice. Thank you for all the information.
I used to be a gambler and it was once a slow progressing addiction that created a temporary fix to problems in life...but as all destructive things that we enjoy, there was no limit and it almost destroyed everything. I considered myself a Christian but didn't have the willingness nor attitude to be serious about my faith. I prayed so much that God would rescue me because I didn't feel control anymore over the urge to gamble. Eventually Jesus Christ did change my heart and now even the idea of a lottery ticket scares me. my awakening and victory over this did not come easy and it did not succeed because of myself. Everything that was an accomplishment to overcome this merciless addiction was owed to the Lord. Please ask God for help, seek Him for assistance and you will find grace and mercy to get past this issue. The influence of such evil pleasures are beyond our understanding and trap us to keep us away from all of the good work we could be accomplishing for God and our lcommunities. Think about the money we could be using to support others who have nothing. Now, do you appear harmless? Yes. Will there be many people who disagree with the post? Yes absolutely. Some will be unaffected and others will feeling conviction from God. Hey, I'm nothing special and I'm not overly righteous. I'm just a guy that had a lot of problems l and God saved me. God can do the same for you if you want that type of life. God bless guys!
You are absolutely right there's a frase that usually people use concerning Vegas entertainment, and it is this one::"EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS. " BUT BE AWARE OF THIS: EVEN THOUGH PEOPLE WHO THINK LIKE THAT THEY FORGET THAT IN THEIR CONSCIOUS OF MIND IN THEIR REALLY. WHO I AM, THEY WILL NEVER FORGET ANYTHING THAT happened in their life. AND ANY BAD BEHAVIOR AND DUTY THINGS PEOPLE DOES WILL FOLLOW THEN WHEREVER THEY GO. THINK BEFORE DOING ANY BAD CHOICES BECAUSE THEIR ALWAYS BE A CONSEQUENCE OF EVERYTHING WE DO AND HAVE DONE.
I use Viator and Expedia to pre-order a shuttle that will take me to my hotel and bring me back to the airport - all for $20 round trip. Yes, it means that you ride longer as fellow passengers get dropped off at their hotels, but you also get to meet other fun people that way - and there's no tension, worrying about the cost of your ride.
Thank you so much for all this info. Im from Dublin in Ireland and myself and my husband are travelling to Vegas for a week in March as we have both just turned 40!! would be lost without you and your tips xx
No one talks about free beer, wine, and cocktails, while playing in the casino! Why of earth would you buy this, if you could play for 1 hour for less than $20.00 while playing at the casinos!!
If you take a cab, just tell them "No tunnel". both ways are about the same time, but taking the tunnel adds about $10-$20 for your trip. Also, look into a "shared" limo by BellTrans. Strip is $35 round trip, and I've never had to share it. At the end of your trip, ask to talk to the on-duty host. See if they can comp you anything on your bill. Like the dreaded resort fees. Just use your players card when you play.
I'm headed to Vegas for the first time with my lady during Labor Day weekend & this really helps give me more of an insight on my financing strategy once we land in Vegas... Quick question tho.. Is there a way to avoid lines to get in clubs? ..or do I simply get on the guest list . I might have more questions soon
I know this was made a couple years ago but I wanted to comment real quick about coming down from Canada to buy airline tickets to Vegas. I live in the Tri-Cities, Washington and the airport in Pasco, Washington has direct flights to Vegas oftentimes for $50 each way. We're still a 4 hour drive from the border, but it's a great cost for flights!
the first tip only applies if you actually live in Vancouver which is in the west coast and somewhat close to las vegas but if you live in the east coast let's say in toronto and attempt to fly out from Buffalo it will cost you more money plus you have to pay for parking at the airport as well.
Missy- How do I avoid carrying a stack of $100 bills thru the airport and taxi cabs and just get it at the casino? Chase atms outside of casinos are impossible to find. I looked on google maps. The atms inside casinos charge an arm and a leg and there's a $500 limit too. Can I walk up to the casino cashier and get the cash that way?
Ohhhhh that's a great question!!! I hate carrying cash like that on me too... what I used to do was head to the bank of Nevada bank machine by the coca cola factory - BUT NOW IT'S GONE :( It was the most perfect bank machine, because it didn't charge me any fees. They took it away and replaced it with a private bank machine. Ugh. Now I just use my visa the entire trip to avoid having to use cash... BUT for gambling - I do believe the cashier may be able to help you with that. I think they can charge your card and give you cash - I think!! Call the hotel you're staying at and check... Some places vary. I don't usually spend more than 500 on gambling, so I haven't run into this - but the cashiers must have a way to help you because they would be losing money if they didn't have a way to withdraw thousands for customers.
PS - Some casinos load up a card with the amount you want on it. You just insert the card into the slot machines and it pulls from that. The thing is I'm not sure if it works at the tables, I don't play tables very often.
Liked your tip about getting souveniers downtown instead of on the Strip. I watch a lot of these "Vegas Tips" videos on RUclips, and this is the 1st time I've heard this one. Thank you.
Hey Missy,I Just wanted to clear something up about Total Rewards and M Life cards aka player cards. Every casino offers them on the strip. They are designed for gamblers so they can get rated on the hours they play. The cards can be used for dining,free hotel rooms,and sometimes shows. However they are not going to give you any special treatment for just signing up. You have to earn points for that,meaning you have to gamble.
Great feedback! Thanks so much for that. I meant in terms of lineups for checking in, you'll get special perks for that. I don't gamble at all and signed up for Total Rewards so I could skip the lineups for checking in. Thanks for watching!!
I'm here now! Second time here. The first time i ended up becoming a time share owner... lol yeah i know...got sucked in a little, but it's actually been really beneficial. Holiday Inn Club Vacations... just about a block off the strip, plus no casino, so it's more family friendly, and there's lots to do.. great spot, with a shuttle that will take you to several different locations. Anyway-- this video is awesome! Great tips thru n thru. I'm trying to figure out what show to go see which is how i stumbled across your video! Smart fun is GOOD FUN. =D You rock! Edit: Also! I drove down from Oregon so i wouldn't have to pay for cabs, etc. I found out that many of the casinos have FREE Valet Parking! MGM Grand and Excalibur, for sure!
Omg Jasmine! Thanks so much for your feedback!! I"m so glad you guys found a great time share :) So exciting!! These are great tips you've added below - I'm thinking about a second video and any tips are just fantastic
As a former Vegas local, I can agree with a lot of this video, but let me add some tips: Alcohol, there are places on the strip that sell margaritas and domestic beers for 1 dollar, but almost all casino give free drinks to people playing, find a waitress, sit at a cheap slot machine near the waiter or waitress, get a free drink, as soon as drink is delivered your free to leave you don't have to gamble while you wait just do a penny bet when you order and again when you get it basically free drinks!! Certain nightclubs have AMAZING drink specials, I've seen as good as UNLIMITED well drinks with free mixer from 11pm till 4am for FIVE BUCKS. (That used to be an every Monday special at Pirahna) A lot of nightclubs will give you no cover if you arrive early enough be sure to ask about your nightclub of choice at your hotel front desk. Food can be cheap too, I recall the station casinos having roughly 5 dollar breakfast buffets, and if your ok going about a mile off strip there are a couple Chinese buffets for about 5 dollars (these prices were a few years ago so inflation may have adjusted these prices) Player cards do NOT get you special treatment, they get you points towards free play and comps such as free buffet, or at larger amounts free hotel, when you DO start seeing special treatment is when you no longer have the basic rewards membership but have earned enough points to be upgraded to a high level. Most casinos have 3 to 5 tiers of rewards members and the higher tiers get all the perks as a basic member your basically just earning points otherwise no real line privledges or anything because the shorter lines are also for the higher tiered rewards members. Thank you and enjoy your next trip to Vegas my wife and I are planning on going back again in a couple months when I get my tax return
Also, some hotels charge you for the mini-fridge. The way around that is to tell them you need the fridge for medication you have to take. Then the fridge is free.
it sounds tempting but I just believe in karma, when I don't need any medication because I'm healthy and all of sudden I need medication I have to take. I don't know .. I don't think I have a gut to do that, I'd rather pay If I need it.
Love your tips about snacks, great idea. The suggestion about where to buy tshirts and shot glasses etc. is not good. Just don't buy them. They're junk and you're not doing anyone any favours by giving them as presents. They'd be more thankful if you didn't.
ShaeLisa M.A My favorite was TAO it was just right for me n my fiancé but ya it’s like you said a lot of it is a single thing but we had a good time no one bothered us for the most part until later in the night
4:36 You say "take us on the highway" when you show a picture of the highway being 8.3 miles and the non-highway route being 4.2 miles. They want to take you on the highway and rip you off. Taking the highway is the MORE expensive option, not the less!
+balooko31 Totally understand, at times it depends on what hotel you are at. I apologize as I should have just said to Google map the best and closest way to your hotel from the airport. Thanks for watching XO
Really good Video +Missy Chrissy! Kudos. Not too many videos about Vegas that I think are actually useful. Many of them highlight things that are already obvious (Walking too far, it's hot, get free drinks while gambling). But you brought up some good stuff. The one about the Tix4Tonight is really good. I never thought about that. But one thing that I do know is that they do charge cheaper prices for the later shows. However, if you have a bigger group, like 3 or more, they can't put you in the same row. We went with our kids, (Fam of 5), and we all had to be separated in three different rows. Not to mention they're in horrible sections, usually high and to the sides.
So true, I find though a lot of times there's no waitresses... I'll sit at slots for an hour, nobody comes by... so I just head to walgreens and buy wine and take it to the casino with me lol
the best way to get free drinks is sit down in a poker room usually 40 bucks min for a limit hold em game which will cost u 6 bucks an hour or every ten hands which takes at least 3 to 6 mins with the shuffle and deal every hand dealt. its the Cadillac of poker games and its just like bingo just match ur cards and u have a hand. plus dealers help u if u having trouble. anyway just ask a person next to u if there not drinking to order a drink for u and give them a buck since usually at casinos they only allow u one drink at a time service from a waitress. have ur companion behind u whois sitting hold the two drinks and tell the watitress to bring another round cuse ur gonna chug that drink. do this 3x in 15mins and then take the last to go. risne and repeat every casino that has a poker room. waitresses only work the poker room so you will served quickly and faster than anywhere else in the casino besides ordering straight from the bartender. I always do this when I need a drink quickly hell sometimes I just catch a waitresses I the poker and order and say I am waiting for a table but I needa drink and boom no need to sit .
Great tips! One that I would add when it comes to the alcohol is that you can get drinks at the casinos for free/cheap if you're gambling, even at the penny slots. You can order pretty much anything and simply tip your cocktail waitress $2-3 per drink and that saves a ton of money.
the mini fridge tip still a good tip? and I laughed on the club scammer tip, my first trip to Las Vegas, my sister, her husband and myself, we all got scammed. while walking to the club we bought discounted "club" tickets for we noticed quite a few piles of the same exact tickets we just bought on the way to the club entrance. and the cheap show tickets, use the Tix4Tonight kiosks. I bought show tickets to the Eddie Griffin show at the Rio, ended up saving about 20-25% from the box office price at the Rio.and my best advice/tips I can offer: Don't expect four star level opulence for a one star price. spend the extra money for a better room with a better view. and it doesn't hurt to ask for a room with a view. especially if you're staying in the off season (fall and winter) and during the week (Sunday-Thursday).
Well, technically you don't have to tip. However, if you want to have more than one drink, if you tip $1 a drink, they will keep coming back. Some people tip more to get top-shelf booze.
Hi Missychrissy, I have watched a heap of Vegas tip videos. I really want to thank you for your great information and presenting a lot of relevant information in a balanced and hype free way. It was so valuable for me. I'm going there in late Aug - early Sep. Do you have any advice about getting around bus/monorail/taxi and when it comes to booking hotels on the strip, do you do have any advice on super cheap vs something nicer (which sounds like where you stay) ?? Thanks again. Love your work :)
Awwww you're so sweet thank you for the feedback! I'm sorry I'm so late to reply! We are there at the same time!! We generally just get a 48 hour bus pass and use the express bus to get around :) It saves SO much money with taxis. We rarely ever use taxis. Just the bus! Also we plan our day around certain sections of the strip, so we can walk too. That way we aren't going from the south end, to freemont in the same day. We do freemont/north strip one day, then middle of the strip the next day, then work our way down from there, ect ect. Hopefully run into you down there :) XO
caveat about going to Vegas during winter, it's butt freezing cold. if your hotel is serviced by shuttle services take those instead, they usually cheaper than cab.
this video was the biggest biggest help! because I seriously need to know all the tips for Vegas before I get tricked into anything. I'm planning on celebrating my bday there
Thank you. I was going to mention MyVegas but, you did that already. It is great. I have a question. It is in regards to tips. I never know how much to tip.. when it comes to Valet, Bell and if you get a handpay at a slot machine. Can you help with that please.
My rule of thumb is $1-$2 per bag for bell hop, $3-$5 for everything else (Valet, etc..) Obviously, 20% for restaurants, hair/nails/pedi, tattoos, tour guides, etc.. Do NOT forget to leave a $3-$5 daily tip for the people who clean your hotel room (this is often forgotten and I've heard horror stories about what some cleaning people will do to your personal items - I won't go into detail, but don't leave out your toothbrush or anything else you put in your mouth if you're not leaving a tip).
Tipping is really recommended. I always put $2-$5 everyday on my bed for the maid with a note on how I appreciate her service and then ask for extra towels, shampoo etc. they also deserve it. Food service is 20% if it was good. For very poor service leavers no tip and talk to manager. If it’s a buffet the tip is less than 20%. I tip 10% because they are only clearing the plates...not serving you. Tip $1.00 for any drink while playing at a casino. Some casinos charge the waitress for the free drinks to prevent them just serving her friends. It’s worth a dollar.
I just got back from vegas 2 days ago. had never been before. had fun, save tons of money with expedia and groupon. didn't come out of pocket too much at all. came back home with $28 but only took about $115
AWESOME! Like everyone else here, I'm going soon and love the helpful info. I'm going for a friend's birthday so I can't help when I go, but the rest of the tricks have all been written down and will be used!
Tip on My Vegas. Always use your points on rewards before leaving for Las Vegas. Once you get there and global positioning on your phone know you're there the point cost will increase and some things are no longer available.
Tix4tonight has never charged us additional fees for tickets to shows or restaurants. Some of the discounts aren't that big of a deal but sometimes it's a great deal.
@@TheHarttattack you can bring your own alcohol in any casino in Vegas, or hotel your staying at, I've gone to Vegas at least 25-30 times living in socal, we buy our alcohol at total wine or Costco, save tons
I just went alone for my late 21 birthday gift to myself back in January, I booked through southwest vacations and got a good deal for nonstop flight, and got me a 4 day stay during memorial day week mon-thur for about 516.92, that came with 2 free buffets for my stay of course with resort fee and taxes was about an extra $108.24 at the hotel, then just carried about $400 in spending cash which helped alot for going out, gambling and souveniors for great prices
omg you have no idea how much you just helped me out! i am going to vegas in October for my Birthday firs time! these tips and tricks are awesome! can't wait to check in and use that upgrade tip for my birthday! thanks a lot! def gonna subscribe to your page!
When you get the comped drinks in the casino make sure to tip the waiter, if you don't they will take a long time getting your drink and they will not come back to you to ask for another.
+KevinPDX1 That's a great question. I will look up if there's a way to get around them... We will phone the hotels ahead of time and see what their fees are. Generally they are about 25-35US a day.... maybe if you gamble in the hotel casino they'll give you a better rate. I need to research :) Thanks for watching kevin!
We stay at Springhill Suites by Marriott. It's across from the Westgate Casino and near the Monorail and we can catch a bus right outside. It's not a casino and therefore doesn't charge the resort fee. So look for a hotel that doesn't have a casino then ask from there.
You are spot on just about everything you touched on. Good content for someone who has never been there before. One thing I can tell you about transportation is that you can buy a bus pass for about $22.00 a person for 3 days. It’s a great way to get from one end of the strip to the other. I love people watching while riding. Although I will say, walking is always a lot of fun but if you get tired you can just jump on the bus and get off wherever you want.
Buy your liquor south of the 215 on Las Vegas Blvd at “total wine and more”. This will save $$$ on your drinking. I live here and think people are nuts that pay for liquor near the Casinos. You can get a great meal down town Henderson for about $10 and drinks are cheap. Rainbow Casino 200 Water St, Henderson.
WHO'S IN VEGAS JULY 10-14?? I'll be on the strip for my birthday!
I will be there the 9th-13th!!
YAY! Same time!! where are you staying?? :)
Missy Chrissy july 10th thru 13th! first timer, great video!
gonna be there on the 14th for EVO, the biggest fighting game tournament in the world.
I will be in Aug 22nd - 26th for my Birthday
Solid video Missy! Having been to Vegas 20+ times a few comments:
1) Would strongly recommend renting a car rather than using taxi, Uber etc. I've rented a car everytime I've been to Vegas. If you are willing to deal with Priceline or one of the discount car rental companies you can usually rent in the range of $10-$15/day (not including taxes, fees, etc.). It really depends on how many people you are with and how much getting around you want to do but if you do the math you'll find that renting a car is actually often cheaper than taxi, etc. options. Also much more convenient IMO.
2) The upgrade request you talked about is commonly referred to as the "$20 trick". When the front desk person asks you for ID, hand them $20 with your ID and ask if they have complimentary upgrades. From personal experience this usually works and it's been documented that this does work at least 80% of time, perhaps more Sun-Thurs or off-peak times in Vegas. Has worked everytime I've tried it except for once as the front desk person really does want that $20 LOL.
3) If you want free/discounted drinks walk into a casino bar and play the video machines for a couple of minutes. Drinks are comped while you're playing the video machines - you might lose (or win) a few bucks in those couple of minutes but on the whole it's cheaper than buying the drink straight up.
4) I'd have to disagree with you on the Half-Price Ticket deals for shows. I have found those to be legit discounts, even if not truly 50% off. Generally best to buy at least a couple days in advance and you can even buy online - but if you're not really picky about seats (and just want to see the show) it's nearly always a better deal than buying directly from the box office IMO.
Now that hotels charge for parking for people who aren't staying there, it's a bummer to drive and rent :/
I believe this is just MGM brand casinos (and maybe a couple others) for now. Most hotels - including all Caesars hotels - don't charge for parking. Fact is Vegas is one of the cheapest cities in the U.S. to rent a car so still think that's generally the best option if you know what you're doing... at least for now.
We went out in March and rented a Sienna Van. $500/wk and Hertz wanted us to pay another $32/day "loss of use" insurance policy. Even if you have insurance you still have to pay the deductible and pay for the vehicle while its in the repair shop. None of this was explained when we called to make the reservation. Only rent if you have to
You don't have to pay that "loss of use" charge. Most rental car companies in Vegas will try to push for you to buy that as well as a few other "add-on" charges. Would decline them all. (I always have.) Some car insurance policies actually do cover "loss of use" and even some credit cards (in particular Visa) cover this for those who are concerned about it. Would not pay anything to car rental companies other than the basic rental fee, though you should expect when you get to Vegas that they will try to upsell you into paying for additional coverages... just be firm, decline them all, and you should be fine.
Thanks for your reply, I checked with Visa and you are correct, I am covered for loss of use. However I'm retired so I'll be driving to 1,700 miles to LV next month. I like road trips
Ive been to vegas roughly 20 times. The last 5 times ive put a folded up twenty between my ID and Credit card and asked "Would you happen to have any upgrades available?" Its worked 5/5 from the wynn, to ballys, to palazzo etc. 20$ from a standard room to a strip view suite. The folks checking you in have complete discretion on upgrades, and if they arent sold for the night, you will get one. Trust me.. it works, just like Missy says :) oh and it never comes with a room cost charge, just a total of 20$ :)
Soooo good to know!! Thanks for your comment!!! Going to test this out at Monte Carlo this weekend. We did it at the Wynn, Tropicana and New York New York and it worked BEAUTIFULLY.
So its not 20 for the clerk and 20 for the room, just 20 for the clerk?
I am kinda worried to slip the $20 over and they keeping it and telling you NO, heading over to Bally Vegas next week.
I just did this a few months ago. They had no rooms to upgrade me too and gave me back the money. Plus it's only 20$. If that's ur breaking point you shouldn't be in vegas :-)
thanks for the update, but nah, tables aren't for me just there for the people and the strips sights and sound, but hey will most definitely try it out, like Chrissy said never tell the cab that it's your first time.
RULE #1 - NEVER tell a cab driver, ANYWHERE it's your first trip to their city.
100%!!!
So, you've been to Bellingham
Facts!
last November stayed at Signature at MGM. (Highly recommend) and I asked for a room with a balcony, they said it would be $10 a night extra so I did it. I not only had a balcony but I faced the strip. I had an amazing view. They never billed me for it. I also told them it was my birthday :-) Which is was!I have NEVER bought a drink in Vegas. Always FREE. The My Vegas Slots!! YES YES. My room is comped and I will be having a free buffet lunch at Mandalay Bay my third time going there. Most of this really is spot on for advice but wanted to add wear comfortable shoes. The strip is longer than you think and hotels are not right next to each other. Stay hydrated in the summer. I am leaving today suppose to be about 110. Also go to Fremont even if you aren't going to buy souvenirs. :-)
Love your post Cathy!! I hope you had a great trip!!!
I did! The last time I stayed at Delano which was a suite but not as nice as Signature at MGM. Next time i will probably stay at Signature again, with a quick trip to Walgreens for snacks. Prices of stocked bar at Delano was freaking RIDICULOUS
+Missy Chrissy
Have you pondered if the woman in the top comment just said they told her the upgrade is $10 dollars additional.
Then all these people doing the $20 dollar trick is really not a trick?
Ginger Bread She said it was $10 extra per night, meaning that if you were staying for many nights, then the $20 dollar sandwich trick would save you a lot of money since it's $20 dollars total for your upgrade compared to $10 multiplied by the number of nights you are staying.
Cathy Rasmussen
The other thing to do is to go to the nearest Walgreens and buy some pop and snacks. I also take a foldable cooler. The portion sizes are huge! I always get a doggie bag for leftovers in the cooler and is always packed with ice from the ice machine and I leave the cooler next to the air conditioner.
Transportation to downtown Vegas is cheapest by taking the transit its two bucks and a bus comes about every 10 mins. The express bus is the fastest to get to Freemount Street.
Don't use taxis in Vegas. Use Uber or Lyft. Pickup is on level 2M in the short term parking area. Much cheaper
I usually walked or irode the deuce its much cheaper than a taxi
What? lol
Clint Perkinson the 15 day bus pass for$34 includes all the deuce and express bus as well all public buses.
Jose Coelho no thanks on the buses in Las Vegas unless u like being begged to death by the other passengers or enjoy all the homeless people on there. The buses in vegas suck.
Its not that bad at all wtf are you talking about, the taxies though HOLY SHIT way to true
some of the hotels charge for a mini fridge in your room, get around the charge by saying that you are diabetic and your medication requires to be kept cool...
Thanks John! :)
Lie about your medical condition to get stuff for free?
im a diabetic, great tip
i really could've used one last week at the Luxor
+Adam Welsch damn right
They don't ask for proof that you need this? If not...I'm going to be a diabetic down there! lol
another tip. get your souvenirs at the gas station at the state line. its way cheaper there. also massages, bars, or anything else drive to the residential areas of vegas where the locals go. way cheaper. i lived in vegas for 3 years. leaving tomorrow to go back and visit.
Ooooo this is such a great tip! Thanks Nikki :)
Any advice to get cheap hotels?
what made you move?
Hi Everyone!! I'll be on the strip again December 18 to 21st and February 13-17th ~ who's going at the same time??
Nice video! I'm leaving for vegas today from Ohio (staying sun-fri). We have taken Allegiant on several trips. They are def. cheaper tickets, but we have gotten screwed a few times because they cancel flights very frequently. Hoping the flight is a go and on time today from Cincy (allegiant being on time and not cancelled is the first gamble:) lol). Going to try the $20 trick at the Flamingo, I hope it works! Cheers!
Niceeee! I'll be there the 18th to 21st as well
KH I feel ya with the Allegiant comment, omg - we have had a few delays... fingers crossed!! Johnny Ls Nice! See you around! I'm wondering how cold it will be haha!
KH Flamingo should work :p you could try to get a Flamingo Go room.... those are THE BEST
Missy Chrissy dec 16-19 :D
If I may, I have to correct you about the the cabbie directions thing. Read below taken from a well known Las Vegas travel site.
""When you get in a taxi at the airport, tell the driver "Please use local roads and avoid the tunnel and highway".
Also, if possible, avoid cabs from the Nellis and Desert cab companies. These drivers have been known to heavily pressure customers to use the highway, lying by saying it's faster, and sometimes ignoring requests to use the shorter route.""
The local route (even the one that you showed in this video) clearly shows that the highway route is twice as long as the local route.Just FYI. Thanks for the vids +Missy Crissy!
+redwhitentrue big hugs thanks for the feedback!! :)
Depends on time of day and day of week. When I drive, I normally take Paradise. It is normally less congested than the strip or freeway...but not always.
@redwhitentrue: just take a minivan ride (the group one), you only pay $15 straight to your hotel from the airport.
Take the highway? Never take the highway no matter what hotel you are staying at on the strip. That tunnel takes you the wrong direction to start and for a maybe 5 minute quicker trip you are adding cost to the taxi. Say for instance, Harrah's, near middle of the strip. An extra $8 if you take the highway.
+Derek Serkies Totally derek. I made an error while speaking. I recommend google mapping the trip to see what the best route is, depending on your hotel :)
Just get a Bell Trans..... DUH.
Thanks for the useful tips. On one of the times we were there we stayed at the Mirage and the girl at the front desk told us that all the items in the stocked refrigerator that are used will be charged to our hotel bill. The stocked refrigerators have pressure sensitive shelves that can detect when an item is removed and then you will probably be charged a lot for them items. Also there was a nice snack tray on the dresser. I noticed some wiring going from it on the back side showing that this was also a pressure sensitive tray. We didn't use any of the snacks and candy even though it was very tempting to do so. We bought what we needed elsewhere.
I've been to Vegas more than 40 times. You seemed to have touched on everything in Vegas except Gambling. Did you forget about that? These days the strip is a very disappointing place. I rent a car when in Vegas. MGM Resorts and Caesars are now charging to valet and self park. And the resort fees have gone up again. If you really want to have fun in Vegas and not get ripped off by these greedy South end strip hotels and casinos. Rent a car and go off strip. The Palms, The Orleans, The M, The Southpoint, Red Rock, Alante, Green Valley Ranch,. There are a ton of fantastic Mega Resorts off the strip. And they won't rip you off. Some Resort Fees on the strip are $39.00 a night. I know you said go in the off season but how do you like paying the $39.00 a night resort fee for local phone calls and the pool when it's 18-22 deg's out ? You have a nice video here but something tells me you never have explored the other options Vegas has to offer beyond the strip and perhaps downtown. I still have my M-Life card because they service Red Rock Resort and a few other off strip property's. But I do most of my gaming through Boyd Gaming. Their comps are fantastic! I will be at The Orleans for six free nights next month. Yes, comped ! For just a little bit of play they will give you three free nights, four times a year. If you have a spouse, with their own players card, you can run the nights together in the same room. That's 6 free nights 4 times a year. There is no resort fee on comped rooms at any Boyd property. That also comes with a $25 dining credit and $25 in free slot play and that's each.. Try it. And maybe the next time you go to Vegas, all you will be paying for is your plane ticket. It sounds like you have that one down pat. The car rental can be payed for by just what you saved in resort fees alone. And if a car is not your thing, and you feel you must go to the strip, they have free shuttles from these property's to the strip. They drop you off and pick you up right at The Shops at Caesars Palace. I forgot to mention, Boyd charges a one time fee of $15 for a refrigerator for your whole stay. Look up The Orleans or Red Rock or The "M" or Green Valley Ranch. I think you will be surprised and pleased at what they have to offer. The smaller local casinos can be a blast as well. There is a News Letter that comes with a coupon book I get called "The Las Vegas Advisor". It has one the best coupon books you will find in Las Vegas. How about two for one Buffet at the Cosmo. That's $40 just in one coupon right there. Hell they have two for one Buffets for most of the hotels in Vegas in their book. If you look them up on line, they post a list of coupons to look at before you buy the subscription. It's one of the best deal in Vegas. Food coupons, gambling coupons, drink coupons, room coupons, show tickets. All the deals worked out with the hotels themselves. No middle man or up charges. And just a heads up, over the next couple of months, The Teamsters and Culinary union may be going on strike against Caesars Entertainment and MGM Resorts. There is a boycott going on right now of those property's. Because of their decision to charge "hotel guests" and everybody else $10 per day to self park, and $30 a day to valet their car or rental. No validation anywhere in the hotel of casino or restaurants . And that's on top of the absurd resort fees that they just raised again. Sorry I did not mean to give you all that bad news, without at least giving you some options at the beginning of this rant. Explore your options. There is more than the South end of the strip that is being turned into one big shopping mall. Hell you have those at home. www.casinosavenue.com/en/blog/top-10-las-vegas-hotels-without-resort-fees/384 This is a short list of strip resort fees. vegastripping.com/resortfees/
Such a great post!!! Thank you so so much!! I do not really gamble much, just the slot machines. I mainly shop ;) hahah! I really appreciate your post, this is so helpful for myself and people viewing this video!!!
You should never play slots. It's the worst odds in Vegas. The best way to win if you have little to no skill is to play roulette and use the Martingale system (youtube it). It is super easy to learn. Even if you don't use Martingale, roulette is still WAY better odds than slots. Also choose a single 0 table instead of a double 00 table (use google to find those tables). The other top trick is decide how much you want to win first not how much you are willing to loose. Chances are very good that you will hit your loose goal and your win goal at some point during the night if your goals are reasonable, so why not win instead of loose..
treasure island is prob the best value in my opinion If u choose the strip. the resort fees count towards your next stay and I love poker and they pay you cash for hours played 10 hours 100 bucks plus ur rake back plus a free vocher for meals there. if I'm staying on the stip ti is where il be at
Lets face it. The majority of people coming to Vegas have not been 40 times and they don't want to stay off strip. They want to be right in the middle of what tourists view literally "As Las Vegas".... . . The Strip. And not sure of your circumstances but drinking and driving is bad. Um-kay. (please bear with my dated South Park reference) Goes without saying. I live in Las Vegas and realize there are enough people to fill The Strip hotels who will pay anything, and I think if its your first or second time you should stay on The Strip. I really try to suggest to whomever asks to stay Downtown (Fremont) . Its kitchy, a lot less expensive and the people watching if quite interesting. But note there are no Malls.There is an outlet mall about a mile from Fremont Street. And now I'm contradicting myself and rambling. Great advice Douglas. Just wanted to throw in my two cents . Have Fun Everyone.
Slot are FUN tho.
We're so spoiled being from San Francisco Bay Area, it's only an hour flight for us. Usually purchase a shuttle pass from the airport once we land at McCarran's, will be a lot cheaper than a cab ride. Group might have a with us if one of the friend's from LA decide to go. I say stay at center strip to save time since time is the most expensive thing in Vegas.
You're so lucky :) Love San Fran!! Middle of the strip is perfect
Same here, leaving from Monterey Ca to do the same. Lol
im heading to Vegas in Sept. 2017 for my 50th birthday. been doing my home work. so far what you are saying ive done. cant wait.
Awesome!!! I hope you have an amazing birthday!
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Lori Pavlovich Hope you have a wonderful birthday! My sister, mother and I am going in September 2017 as well! We are going for a bit Moms/Daughters birthday trip :)
Coming up soon!!! Good luck man!!!
not sure what your 2vegas.com is all about. Couldn't get anything from it and it wasn't in english.
This advice is literally the best. I mean literally. We looked at the Vegas app and literally couldn't believe how cheap it is. We are coming soon. Literally can't believe it. We are literally going to have a blast.
Guys, you are so amazing! Thank you for your comments, likes and shares!! In the part about the taxi - I want to clarify the part about taking the highway - I think the best way is to plan ahead with your route from the airport to the hotel. For some hotels the highway is the best route - and sometimes not taking the highway is the best route. So just Google the fastest route and let the cab driver know :) Keep in mind sometimes the strip traffic is terribly slow and backed up - so it can be slower and more expensive to take the strip to your hotel. Big hugs and safe travels!! XOXO
+Missy Chrissy no YOU are amaze!
Khu you're a sweetheart !!
Hey quick question, when you say you buy fifths of vodka, where do you go to get them?
Poker player we usually pick them up at the duty free on our way into the USA :) they Grey Goose is suuuuper cheap there. We will pack a 1Litre in our check-in bag.
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The upgrade works!!! We went for my daughters bday and advised we wanted to make it the best possible. For literally like 30 a day he upgraded us to a suite. The suite was huge and beautiful. The Rio staff is awesome!
My husband does the same exact thing when those people are trying to stop you & get your attention -- He always says "we're leaving tonight". I just ignore them and keep walking. They're everywhere. It gets annoying after a while. You just want to be left alone to enjoy yourself.
Right?? It's so intrusive!! I know they're doing their jobs, but hearing it 10 times in one block is crazy... haha
Well if you stop you can get free tickets to some really great shows!
Here r some more tips: if u want to save money on hotels, go on the hotels website and sign up for their emails/newsletters. You will get a ton of offers all year long and once u r ready to go, u can check out the best deal. I would also suggest staying somewhere cheap if u will be out and about rather than spending tons of money on hotels. For example, stay at circus circus for $30-75 a night and walk to other hotels for dining/gambling, shows. Hope that helps.
This is fantastic thank you!!
The show tickets off the street are defo cheaper. On several occasions I have gone to the ticket office and stall and the stall has been 50-75 bucks cheaper
Great to know!! :) Thanks so much for your comment!
Great tips! Also, my husband and I avoid taxis now. Using Lyft is a much more pleasant experience and less expensive.
Thank you soooooo much. This video EXTREMELY HELPFUL....My husband and are planning a trip there in early February for our Honeymoon/3rd Anniversary. Once again THANK YOU
And again, she is spot on about the beggars here. DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY MONEY. Most of them live in homes and get welfare.
I am a frequent LV visitor and I do a lot of the things you recommended. For the clubs, I buy my tickets directly from the event site so you know you'll get in the door and if you get them early enough, you get some sort of discount (maybe). And if you travel on the "shoulder" seasons (spring/fall), I have received double points on my hotel and airline (purchased separately).
Thank you!!! this is my first time going to Vegas alone this December on my birthday... I am excited and thank you for the tips! Post some more if you can... thank you again :)
Awww have fun!! I went alone before and quite enjoyed it ;) XOXO
From Airport get round-trip shuttle bus from $13-$20/person. Also get a duece bus pass for 3 days for $20
Thanks for the tips. My husband and I just came back from Vegas. We eventually had a good time after the timeshare tap (45mins presentation....all lies). We will go back to Vegas with our ignore sunglasses ON.
+Camilla Chatman Omg so good to know, we keep trying to get loured into the time share presentations... eewww!! Big sunglasses help A LOT for ignoring haha XOXO
+Missy Chrissy what presentations?
+BRAGGING RIGHTS the timeshare presentations.... they will rope you in to watch a 45min presentation then give you free stuff after ;)
Missy Chrissy I c! Thank you! What do they give you; what do they get out of it.
Missy Chrissy we got roped into one on our first day first trip to Vegas and it lasted like 6 or 7 hours (they told us 3) 😑😑😑
Great video.
I'm also from Canada and wanted to comment on two of the things that you mentioned in your video:
1) Flying from the US as opposed to flying from Canada.
You will generally save money as you mentioned in your video but in my case (I generally travel alone to Las Vegas), the saving isn't that much considering the headache of driving to the border/customs, being checked by customs (which is often more lengthy check driving than flying), parking the car at the airport, paying for parking at the airport, etc. and then when returning after a long flight, having to drive back thru customs, and then drive back home. In my case, the saving was under $100 after factoring the daily cost to park at the US airport. This $100 wasn't worth me having to go thru the added stress of driving thru customs and then after a long flight (a direct flight from my home city to Las Vegas is ~5 hours and 30 minutes) having to drive back thru customs. If going with more people, what you suggested is worth it but as a single traveler, I don't find that the savings of under $100 worth it. My brother for example will drive to the US and fly from there with is family of 5 and he saves close to or over $500 which is a lot of money.
2) Half Price Tickets (or Tix4Tonite) Stands
As you pointed out, the half price ticket places are not really half price after you factor in all the service charges and fees. However, they are still less than paying directly at the hotel. For me, I find them worth it since it isn't like I am spending a long time buying the tickets as the tix4tonite place as opposed to buying them directly at the show stand from the hotel. For a magic show that I saw, I think I saved around $10 on the ticket... I think regular price is around $85 and after all fees, I paid around $70. When I purchased dinner/lunch tickets there I also saved a few bucks. It is worth it in my opinion if you want to go to see that particular show but you should be aware that you aren't saving a lot of money (you aren't saving 50%) but you still wind up saving some money and it isn't inconvenient to do so.
I wanted to mention that Uber/Lyft is legal in Las Vegas and this is another option instead of taking a taxi from Mccarran airport, you can use Uber/Lyft which is cheaper and your smartphone will show the route and costs. I agree that taxis in Las Vegas will take you the "scenic route" and you have to be careful.
I haven't been to Vegas in a few years, going back in December, thanks for the refresher!
So exciting!!
Helpful tips...My husband and I went to Vegas for the first time July 2014 & OMG it was AMAZING. We stayed at the Aria hotel & they upgraded our room for free because it was our first time in Vegas. We're going back July 2017 & I WILL keep all your tips in my mind.
Oooooooo Aria upgrade!! You're a lucky ducky :)
"Excellent Video Young Lady"
Thanks for helping so many folks to save on their trips to Las Vegas!
We Teach Many People From Canada, You Undoubtedly Just Saved Many Of Them A Ton Of Money!
Along With Many People From Around The World Who Vacation In Las Vegas. 👌👍 Tony.
Stay downtown the first few times and enjoy! Airport to downtown is $3.00 on the WAX bus term 1of2 it pix. u up out side in the parking lot ,term. 3 go outside and UP top you will see the signs. Watch for "resort fees" big rip! The Main street station ,Freemont,Calf. and 4 Queens do not do that so stay there.Southwest air the bags are inc. so remember that,Frontier lets you pay for the bags in advance so do it. AND have fun!
The mini refrigerators have to be rented from the hotel, correct? About $30? That still saves money over eating out all the time. Also, MGM has sensors on the fridge and under the food in the room and charge you for even opening the fridge or moving the food? You confirmed my suspicion that that food and drinks could be the most expensive part of Vegas.
lmao i live in vegas
I am going to Las Vegas for the first time in two weeks. I have watched many videos about Vegas and yours gave me the best advice. Thank you for all the information.
Awwww so exciting Robin!! I hope you have a great trip :)
I used to be a gambler and it was once a slow progressing addiction that created a temporary fix to problems in life...but as all destructive things that we enjoy, there was no limit and it almost destroyed everything. I considered myself a Christian but didn't have the willingness nor attitude to be serious about my faith. I prayed so much that God would rescue me because I didn't feel control anymore over the urge to gamble. Eventually Jesus Christ did change my heart and now even the idea of a lottery ticket scares me. my awakening and victory over this did not come easy and it did not succeed because of myself. Everything that was an accomplishment to overcome this merciless addiction was owed to the Lord. Please ask God for help, seek Him for assistance and you will find grace and mercy to get past this issue. The influence of such evil pleasures are beyond our understanding and trap us to keep us away from all of the good work we could be accomplishing for God and our lcommunities. Think about the money we could be using to support others who have nothing. Now, do you appear harmless? Yes. Will there be many people who disagree with the post? Yes absolutely. Some will be unaffected and others will feeling conviction from God. Hey, I'm nothing special and I'm not overly righteous. I'm just a guy that had a lot of problems l and God saved me. God can do the same for you if you want that type of life. God bless guys!
You are absolutely right there's a frase that usually people use concerning Vegas entertainment, and it is this one::"EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN VEGAS STAYS IN VEGAS. " BUT BE AWARE OF THIS: EVEN THOUGH PEOPLE WHO THINK LIKE THAT THEY FORGET THAT IN THEIR CONSCIOUS OF MIND IN THEIR REALLY. WHO I AM, THEY WILL NEVER FORGET ANYTHING THAT happened in their life. AND ANY BAD BEHAVIOR AND DUTY THINGS PEOPLE DOES WILL FOLLOW THEN WHEREVER THEY GO. THINK BEFORE DOING ANY BAD CHOICES BECAUSE THEIR ALWAYS BE A CONSEQUENCE OF EVERYTHING WE DO AND HAVE DONE.
I use Viator and Expedia to pre-order a shuttle that will take me to my hotel and bring me back to the airport - all for $20 round trip. Yes, it means that you ride longer as fellow passengers get dropped off at their hotels, but you also get to meet other fun people that way - and there's no tension, worrying about the cost of your ride.
That's such a good price!! Thanks for sharing your tips :) PS - I love kelowna.
Thank you so much for all this info. Im from Dublin in Ireland and myself and my husband are travelling to Vegas for a week in March as we have both just turned 40!! would be lost without you and your tips xx
One more month!! You must be so excited!! :)
No one talks about free beer, wine, and cocktails, while playing in the casino! Why of earth would you buy this, if you could play for 1 hour for less than $20.00 while playing at the casinos!!
Carolyn Shumway Any particular casino?
I travel to Vegas twice a year and never consider asking for a room upgrade, great tips!!
omg I'm in Vegas right now. Its beautiful but so much smoke 😬 makes me sick
If you take a cab, just tell them "No tunnel". both ways are about the same time, but taking the tunnel adds about $10-$20 for your trip. Also, look into a "shared" limo by BellTrans. Strip is $35 round trip, and I've never had to share it. At the end of your trip, ask to talk to the on-duty host. See if they can comp you anything on your bill. Like the dreaded resort fees. Just use your players card when you play.
I'm headed to Vegas for the first time with my lady during Labor Day weekend & this really helps give me more of an insight on my financing strategy once we land in Vegas...
Quick question tho..
Is there a way to avoid lines to get in clubs? ..or do I simply get on the guest list . I might have more questions soon
I know this was made a couple years ago but I wanted to comment real quick about coming down from Canada to buy airline tickets to Vegas. I live in the Tri-Cities, Washington and the airport in Pasco, Washington has direct flights to Vegas oftentimes for $50 each way. We're still a 4 hour drive from the border, but it's a great cost for flights!
this was informative. But it felt off track every now and then especially towards the beginning.
Thank you Dominic :) I will keep this in mind for the next video!
the first tip only applies if you actually live in Vancouver which is in the west coast and somewhat close to las vegas but if you live in the east coast let's say in toronto and attempt to fly out from Buffalo it will cost you more money plus you have to pay for parking at the airport as well.
Good to know! :) Thanks for the tip!! It's definitely a bit more pricey from the east coast.
Missy- How do I avoid carrying a stack of $100 bills thru the airport and taxi cabs and just get it at the casino? Chase atms outside of casinos are impossible to find. I looked on google maps. The atms inside casinos charge an arm and a leg and there's a $500 limit too. Can I walk up to the casino cashier and get the cash that way?
Ohhhhh that's a great question!!! I hate carrying cash like that on me too... what I used to do was head to the bank of Nevada bank machine by the coca cola factory - BUT NOW IT'S GONE :( It was the most perfect bank machine, because it didn't charge me any fees. They took it away and replaced it with a private bank machine. Ugh. Now I just use my visa the entire trip to avoid having to use cash... BUT for gambling - I do believe the cashier may be able to help you with that. I think they can charge your card and give you cash - I think!! Call the hotel you're staying at and check... Some places vary. I don't usually spend more than 500 on gambling, so I haven't run into this - but the cashiers must have a way to help you because they would be losing money if they didn't have a way to withdraw thousands for customers.
PS - Some casinos load up a card with the amount you want on it. You just insert the card into the slot machines and it pulls from that. The thing is I'm not sure if it works at the tables, I don't play tables very often.
dannydaw59 there’s a casino in the strip forgot what it’s called it charged me $3 to withdraw money
Missy Chrissy r
Liked your tip about getting souveniers downtown instead of on the Strip. I watch a lot of these "Vegas Tips" videos on RUclips, and this is the 1st time I've heard this one. Thank you.
Great tips! I'm planning my first trip to Vegas :) Thank you!
Hey Missy,I Just wanted to clear something up about Total Rewards and M Life cards aka player cards. Every casino offers them on the strip. They are designed for gamblers so they can get rated on the hours they play. The cards can be used for dining,free hotel rooms,and sometimes shows. However they are not going to give you any special treatment for just signing up. You have to earn points for that,meaning you have to gamble.
Great feedback! Thanks so much for that. I meant in terms of lineups for checking in, you'll get special perks for that. I don't gamble at all and signed up for Total Rewards so I could skip the lineups for checking in. Thanks for watching!!
I'm here now! Second time here. The first time i ended up becoming a time share owner... lol yeah i know...got sucked in a little, but it's actually been really beneficial. Holiday Inn Club Vacations... just about a block off the strip, plus no casino, so it's more family friendly, and there's lots to do.. great spot, with a shuttle that will take you to several different locations. Anyway-- this video is awesome! Great tips thru n thru. I'm trying to figure out what show to go see which is how i stumbled across your video! Smart fun is GOOD FUN. =D You rock! Edit: Also! I drove down from Oregon so i wouldn't have to pay for cabs, etc. I found out that many of the casinos have FREE Valet Parking! MGM Grand and Excalibur, for sure!
Omg Jasmine! Thanks so much for your feedback!! I"m so glad you guys found a great time share :) So exciting!! These are great tips you've added below - I'm thinking about a second video and any tips are just fantastic
From the airport, we use shuttle service to hotel and back to airport on day of departure, It's all part of vacation packages from Southwest Airlines.
+Johnny mahsrow such a great tip!!! Thank you!
I'm totally going to ask them about the room upgrade!!!
do itttt
As a former Vegas local, I can agree with a lot of this video, but let me add some tips:
Alcohol, there are places on the strip that sell margaritas and domestic beers for 1 dollar, but almost all casino give free drinks to people playing, find a waitress, sit at a cheap slot machine near the waiter or waitress, get a free drink, as soon as drink is delivered your free to leave you don't have to gamble while you wait just do a penny bet when you order and again when you get it basically free drinks!!
Certain nightclubs have AMAZING drink specials, I've seen as good as UNLIMITED well drinks with free mixer from 11pm till 4am for FIVE BUCKS. (That used to be an every Monday special at Pirahna)
A lot of nightclubs will give you no cover if you arrive early enough be sure to ask about your nightclub of choice at your hotel front desk.
Food can be cheap too, I recall the station casinos having roughly 5 dollar breakfast buffets, and if your ok going about a mile off strip there are a couple Chinese buffets for about 5 dollars (these prices were a few years ago so inflation may have adjusted these prices)
Player cards do NOT get you special treatment, they get you points towards free play and comps such as free buffet, or at larger amounts free hotel, when you DO start seeing special treatment is when you no longer have the basic rewards membership but have earned enough points to be upgraded to a high level. Most casinos have 3 to 5 tiers of rewards members and the higher tiers get all the perks as a basic member your basically just earning points otherwise no real line privledges or anything because the shorter lines are also for the higher tiered rewards members.
Thank you and enjoy your next trip to Vegas my wife and I are planning on going back again in a couple months when I get my tax return
Also, some hotels charge you for the mini-fridge. The way around that is to tell them you need the fridge for medication you have to take. Then the fridge is free.
Boom!!! We heard this one and are going to try it out - we are at the Monte Carlo and we will say it's for antibiotics... let's see if it works :)
it sounds tempting but I just believe in karma, when I don't need any medication because I'm healthy and all of sudden I need medication I have to take. I don't know .. I don't think I have a gut to do that, I'd rather pay If I need it.
Your video was better than any travel channel show explaining the real Las Vegas, thanks a lot!
Awww thank you so much Luis!!
Thanks for the tips!! Sept will be mine and my husband first Vegas trip lols
I hope you guys have an awesome trip!! XOXO
Thanks for sharing this post. My husband and I are planning our first Vegas trip. This was very helpful.
+Stephanie Hill I hope you guys have a great trip! :) You will love it XO
Also some hotels offer EDC bundles for all my fellow ravers watching
Nick Mitchell oh what?!? This is new ! What do you mean of EDC bundles ? I’m a fellow raver !!!
Honestly I always take a shuttle to/from the airport... It might take a bit more time but I find it’s easier than waiting for an over priced taxi...
Renting a car a must! You can get out of the busy strip
I Went To Go Sign Up For The Rewards And The Link Didnt Work
Love your tips about snacks, great idea. The suggestion about where to buy tshirts and shot glasses etc. is not good. Just don't buy them. They're junk and you're not doing anyone any favours by giving them as presents. They'd be more thankful if you didn't.
I’m getting ready for my first vegas vacation with my boyfriend and i’m so excited!
It’s awesome down there I wanna move there!!! Lol me and my fiancé always talk about it lol
Any suggestions for any good clubs to go to as a couple? I feel like the club scene caters more to single people
ShaeLisa M.A
My favorite was TAO it was just right for me n my fiancé but ya it’s like you said a lot of it is a single thing but we had a good time no one bothered us for the most part until later in the night
4:36 You say "take us on the highway" when you show a picture of the highway being 8.3 miles and the non-highway route being 4.2 miles. They want to take you on the highway and rip you off. Taking the highway is the MORE expensive option, not the less!
+balooko31 Totally understand, at times it depends on what hotel you are at. I apologize as I should have just said to Google map the best and closest way to your hotel from the airport. Thanks for watching XO
balooko31 - exactly
Binion's allows self validation of parking ticket. Helps keep time under the 3 hour limit, without needing to pay.
This was VERY VERY helpful thanks!!!!!
+Mairiea Williams Biggest hugs! Glad you enjoyed xoxoxo
Really good Video +Missy Chrissy! Kudos. Not too many videos about Vegas that I think are actually useful. Many of them highlight things that are already obvious (Walking too far, it's hot, get free drinks while gambling). But you brought up some good stuff. The one about the Tix4Tonight is really good. I never thought about that. But one thing that I do know is that they do charge cheaper prices for the later shows. However, if you have a bigger group, like 3 or more, they can't put you in the same row. We went with our kids, (Fam of 5), and we all had to be separated in three different rows. Not to mention they're in horrible sections, usually high and to the sides.
who pays for alcohol when in Vegas just go to the casino n play a lil or act like your playing n you get free drinks
So true, I find though a lot of times there's no waitresses... I'll sit at slots for an hour, nobody comes by... so I just head to walgreens and buy wine and take it to the casino with me lol
the best way to get free drinks is sit down in a poker room usually 40 bucks min for a limit hold em game which will cost u 6 bucks an hour or every ten hands which takes at least 3 to 6 mins with the shuffle and deal every hand dealt. its the Cadillac of poker games and its just like bingo just match ur cards and u have a hand. plus dealers help u if u having trouble. anyway just ask a person next to u if there not drinking to order a drink for u and give them a buck since usually at casinos they only allow u one drink at a time service from a waitress. have ur companion behind u whois sitting hold the two drinks and tell the watitress to bring another round cuse ur gonna chug that drink. do this 3x in 15mins and then take the last to go. risne and repeat every casino that has a poker room. waitresses only work the poker room so you will served quickly and faster than anywhere else in the casino besides ordering straight from the bartender. I always do this when I need a drink quickly hell sometimes I just catch a waitresses I the poker and order and say I am waiting for a table but I needa drink and boom no need to sit .
Or ... don’t be cheap and do what you want to do and buy drinks when and where you feel like it .
@@adamc7191 LOL yeah well some people dont like to just give money away. Hopefully you were drunk when you wrote that.
But is it cheap enough on Fremont to still be cheaper after the round trip cab ride to it?
100% mini fridge life go to Walgreens immediately yep!!!!
Yessssss
Great tips!
One that I would add when it comes to the alcohol is that you can get drinks at the casinos for free/cheap if you're gambling, even at the penny slots. You can order pretty much anything and simply tip your cocktail waitress $2-3 per drink and that saves a ton of money.
Thanks Francisco! Apparently this is changing now... ugh!
That really sucks. We love going on December, I'll let you know if the drink thing is still in effect.
I'm flying later to Vegas today!
YAY! So jelous!!!! Have an awesome trip :)
the mini fridge tip still a good tip? and I laughed on the club scammer tip, my first trip to Las Vegas, my sister, her husband and myself, we all got scammed. while walking to the club we bought discounted "club" tickets for we noticed quite a few piles of the same exact tickets we just bought on the way to the club entrance. and the cheap show tickets, use the Tix4Tonight kiosks. I bought show tickets to the Eddie Griffin show at the Rio, ended up saving about 20-25% from the box office price at the Rio.and my best advice/tips I can offer: Don't expect four star level opulence for a one star price. spend the extra money for a better room with a better view. and it doesn't hurt to ask for a room with a view. especially if you're staying in the off season (fall and winter) and during the week (Sunday-Thursday).
Don't buy alcohol in Vegas. Put a $20 in the penny slot and wait. They'll come around with free drinks
Yea but you still have to tip.
Well, technically you don't have to tip. However, if you want to have more than one drink, if you tip $1 a drink, they will keep coming back. Some people tip more to get top-shelf booze.
Don't hate the player...you keep not tipping, you tightwad. I'll keep getting my drinks faster than you.
Stopping all that they are linking the machines to the bar which tells them how much you are spending
Not like they used to. They cut back on staff in all the casinos, which saves them money in drinks as well as waitress salaries.
Never thought souvenirs would be that much cheaper at Fremont Street. Thanks for the tips!!
Soo much cheaper give it a whirl :)
Hi Missychrissy, I have watched a heap of Vegas tip videos. I really want to thank you for your great information and presenting a lot of relevant information in a balanced and hype free way. It was so valuable for me. I'm going there in late Aug - early Sep. Do you have any advice about getting around bus/monorail/taxi and when it comes to booking hotels on the strip, do you do have any advice on super cheap vs something nicer (which sounds like where you stay) ?? Thanks again. Love your work :)
Awwww you're so sweet thank you for the feedback! I'm sorry I'm so late to reply! We are there at the same time!! We generally just get a 48 hour bus pass and use the express bus to get around :) It saves SO much money with taxis. We rarely ever use taxis. Just the bus! Also we plan our day around certain sections of the strip, so we can walk too. That way we aren't going from the south end, to freemont in the same day. We do freemont/north strip one day, then middle of the strip the next day, then work our way down from there, ect ect. Hopefully run into you down there :) XO
caveat about going to Vegas during winter, it's butt freezing cold.
if your hotel is serviced by shuttle services take those instead, they usually cheaper than cab.
The weekends are more popping! I'll be there this weekend and I go once a month!
So Lucky!!
How are you? I will be there next month. Im trying to connect with more people who going next month. Are you on FB? If so whats your name on FB
this video was the biggest biggest help! because I seriously need to know all the tips for Vegas before I get tricked into anything. I'm planning on celebrating my bday there
Yay!! Birthdays are the best there ;)
Thank you. I was going to mention MyVegas but, you did that already. It is great. I have a question. It is in regards to tips. I never know how much to tip.. when it comes to Valet, Bell and if you get a handpay at a slot machine. Can you help with that please.
My rule of thumb is $1-$2 per bag for bell hop, $3-$5 for everything else (Valet, etc..) Obviously, 20% for restaurants, hair/nails/pedi, tattoos, tour guides, etc.. Do NOT forget to leave a $3-$5 daily tip for the people who clean your hotel room (this is often forgotten and I've heard horror stories about what some cleaning people will do to your personal items - I won't go into detail, but don't leave out your toothbrush or anything else you put in your mouth if you're not leaving a tip).
Go to your bank and get a pile of 2 dollar bills.
Tipping is really recommended. I always put $2-$5 everyday on my bed for the maid with a note on how I appreciate her service and then ask for extra towels, shampoo etc. they also deserve it.
Food service is 20% if it was good. For very poor service leavers no tip and talk to manager.
If it’s a buffet the tip is less than 20%. I tip 10% because they are only clearing the plates...not serving you.
Tip $1.00 for any drink while playing at a casino. Some casinos charge the waitress for the free drinks to prevent them just serving her friends. It’s worth a dollar.
I just got back from vegas 2 days ago. had never been before. had fun, save tons of money with expedia and groupon. didn't come out of pocket too much at all. came back home with $28 but only took about $115
Good tips going in the summer
+mikeandmars2345 I hope you have a great trip!! XO
Missy Chrissy THANKS
Going to Vegas for my first time in two weeks and glad I came across this Video. Very helpful
Awwww soooo exciting!! I hope you have a great time :) My first trip, I cried in a McDonalds when I had to come home LOL
AWESOME! Like everyone else here, I'm going soon and love the helpful info. I'm going for a friend's birthday so I can't help when I go, but the rest of the tricks have all been written down and will be used!
Tip on My Vegas. Always use your points on rewards before leaving for Las Vegas. Once you get there and global positioning on your phone know you're there the point cost will increase and some things are no longer available.
i got "invited" to a timeshare lecture-i just did it for the goof of it and the pleasure of saying no at the very end
hahahaha excellent!
So savage :D
It is inconvenient and time-wasting
Tix4tonight has never charged us additional fees for tickets to shows or restaurants. Some of the discounts aren't that big of a deal but sometimes it's a great deal.
Bring your own cup and liquor... (coming from a SoCal resident). It's rare for me to actually buy any type of booze in Las Vegas.
Yes!! 100% agree :)
@@missychrissssy Are you allowed to bring your own liquor into the casinos though? Isn't that illegal? Or is it *water* in a water bottle? lol
@@TheHarttattack you can bring your own alcohol in any casino in Vegas, or hotel your staying at, I've gone to Vegas at least 25-30 times living in socal, we buy our alcohol at total wine or Costco, save tons
I just went alone for my late 21 birthday gift to myself back in January, I booked through southwest vacations and got a good deal for nonstop flight, and got me a 4 day stay during memorial day week mon-thur for about 516.92, that came with 2 free buffets for my stay of course with resort fee and taxes was about an extra $108.24 at the hotel, then just carried about $400 in spending cash which helped alot for going out, gambling and souveniors for great prices
How long are you in town for people at the Luxor are the worst !
Haven't stayed there before! I'm so scared of the Luxor because it's apparently super haunted!!!
oh no :/ thats where im staying...
oomggg
maegan ashley Was the Luxor haunted??
omg you have no idea how much you just helped me out! i am going to vegas in October for my Birthday firs time! these tips and tricks are awesome! can't wait to check in and use that upgrade tip for my birthday! thanks a lot! def gonna subscribe to your page!
Hugs Chrissy! I hope you have fun :) XOXO
thank you!!!!
I uber from the Airport to hotel. I uber the shit out of vegas when there.
When you get the comped drinks in the casino make sure to tip the waiter, if you don't they will take a long time getting your drink and they will not come back to you to ask for another.
Do you have any suggestions about the hefty "resort fees"?
+KevinPDX1 That's a great question. I will look up if there's a way to get around them... We will phone the hotels ahead of time and see what their fees are. Generally they are about 25-35US a day.... maybe if you gamble in the hotel casino they'll give you a better rate. I need to research :) Thanks for watching kevin!
Seems to be a lodging tax too, although I'm not sure.
We stay at Springhill Suites by Marriott. It's across from the Westgate Casino and near the Monorail and we can catch a bus right outside. It's not a casino and therefore doesn't charge the resort fee. So look for a hotel that doesn't have a casino then ask from there.
The only way to not pay a resort fee is to stay at a hotel or motel that does not have a casino attached
Dsanford12 vadara dosnt but charges 40 a night apparently, I'm staying there in 3 weeks was shocked to hear how much theyre charging
You are spot on just about everything you touched on. Good content for someone who has never been there before. One thing I can tell you about transportation is that you can buy a bus pass for about $22.00 a person for 3 days. It’s a great way to get from one end of the strip to the other. I love people watching while riding. Although I will say, walking is always a lot of fun but if you get tired you can just jump on the bus and get off wherever you want.
You have very pretty eyes.
Buy your liquor south of the 215 on Las Vegas Blvd at “total wine and more”. This will save $$$ on your drinking. I live here and think people are nuts that pay for liquor near the Casinos. You can get a great meal down town Henderson for about $10 and drinks are cheap. Rainbow Casino 200 Water St, Henderson.
Your tips were great!!
+luuchoo thank you so much!!