Las Vegas is a town that has a little something for everyone – entertainment, casinos, restaurants, shopping, and sights – and this all comes at a cost. But there are ways to find special deals while in Las Vegas, which is a great way to save some of that cash for an extra round on the slot machines. Whether you are in Las Vegas for a wedding, bachelor or bachelorette party, girls’ weekend getaway, or just to tour all that the town has to offer, below are the top five ways to save a bit in your wallet so you can make the most of your trip.
1. Transportation – there are a couple of ways to save here – if you are flying into town, make sure to take advantage of the shuttle bus service at the airport verses taking a cab to your hotel. Shuttle service is a fraction of the cost compared to city cab rates. Once you are settled into your hotel room, opt to walk the city as much as possible. You will be able to soak in so much more of the atmosphere and excitement by walking to your destinations instead of cabbing it all weekend (plus that will save you funds).
2. Hotels – shop around before booking your hotel. Most Las Vegas hotels will offer discounted rooms and las vegas specials so ensure to get connected with automatic emails informing you of savings and use a variety of sites to compare room rates. Additionally, you will want to avoid big convention weekends that will often see an increase in room rates as the hotels will easily book out their rooms.
3. Alcohol – an easy way to save money, and score some free drinks, is to gamble. Casinos will offer free drink service to the gambling crowd. If cards are not your game, grab a seat near the bar and play the video slots; it’s an easy way to gamble at your own pace plus you will be in close proximity to the bartender!
4. Food – there are so many restaurants in Las Vegas to suit any budget. For extra savings watch for coupons (you may be able to pick some up at your hotel), and any happy hour savings for drinks and appetizers.
5. Entertainment – The shows, the shows, the shows – there are so many productions going on in Vegas. If you are ok to book on a whim, wait for the day of a show. The ticket booth will offer discounted tickets for shows that are not yet sold out. Unless you are aiming for a headliner, you can catch some great shows at discounted rates. Another option is to book a party package – these packages offer a full night of shows, entertainment, restaurants and clubs with exclusive access, complimentary drinks, and the VIP treatment.