Money, tipping & gambling
Costs, tips, cash, comps, first-timer gambling. Real questions from travelers, answered by the Vegas Guide team and by other visitors.
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| How much does a trip to Las Vegas cost? About $1,400 to $2,200 for a mid-range couple over three nights, before flights and gambling. That works out to roughly $230 to $370 per person per day. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| How much should you tip in Las Vegas, and is tipping mandatory? Not a legal requirement: Nevada pays tipped workers the full $12 minimum wage with no tip credit. It is still expected everywhere it would be elsewhere in the US, and Strip staff know the customary numbers to the dollar. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| How do you gamble in Las Vegas as a first-timer? Start with slots or a low-limit blackjack table, get the free players card first, and bring a fixed amount of cash you are happy to lose. You must be 21, and security will ask for ID. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| Is Las Vegas expensive, and can you do it on a budget? More expensive than it used to be, mostly because of what is not in the advertised price. It can still be done cheaply if you plan around those extras. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h | |
| What is the sales tax in Las Vegas? 8.375% in Clark County, which covers the Strip, Downtown, Henderson and the airport. It is added at the register, so shelf and menu prices are before tax. 1 answer 6h | 1 | 6h |