Las Vegas Travel Tips: 10 Things to Know Before You Go to Las Vegas
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- Things YOU need to know before you travel to Las Vegas Nevada. Las Vegas is Big, so is the Strip. Things are much further away than they seem from looking on a map. it will take you at least a 15-30 minute walk to get to a different hotel than your own. The Las Vegas strip is 4 miles. Find the shortcuts between hotels (Bally’s to Paris). Bring Comfortable Footwear. Leave the 4 inch heels at home, or have a second pair. Use the free trams (Luxor to Excalibur) (Monte Carlo to Bellagio). The monorail is pretty convenient too. Don’t try to hail Taxis on the strip, they won’t stop, it’s illegal. Go to a hotel taxi stand to get a taxi, be prepared to wait in line. And traffic at 6pm is awful
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2. Downtown Las Vegas
Is really far. $30 cab ride
But the Freemont Street Experience is cool
And it’s neat to see “old” vegas
People say the best slot machine odds are downtown (worst at the airport)
3. Hotels
Don’t pick the cheapest hotels… You’ll regret that $25/night rate.
If you want to be in the “middle” stay around Caesars Palace
Resort fees… ugh!
Many strip hotels are charging for parking, loyalty program might get it for free
If you like “peace and quiet” pick a non-casino hotel. I usually stay at Marriott properties a block or two off the strip, no resort or parking fees.
4. Gambling
Learn the games, lots of free classes at Casinos
Join the Player’s Clubs
Lots of free perks
Front of line, free parking, discounts on shows, food, etc
5. It’s the desert
Drink plenty of water, it’s dry all the time
Buy the water at a supermarket. Can be $6 a bottle at the casino
In the summer its really hot!
Wear suncreen
In the winter it can be really cold and windy! Bring a jacket Nov-Feb.
The casinos are always super cold… so bring a light jacket or sweater even in summer
6. When to go?
When there isn’t a convention in town… check the convention calendars
Mid-week and Christmas is also a slow time
Vegas doesn’t close… ever it’s 24/7
7. Food
Is awesome
Do some research before you go -- there are lots of good restaurants, but they aren’t the obvious ones
For example, Bouchon is hidden up some random elevator in the Venetian
If there’s a famous restaurant somewhere else in the world that you’ve wanted to eat at, it might very well have a location in Vegas
For Example HofBrauHaus from Munich
Can be expensive
But can be cheap. You can still find a T-bone steak for $4.95
Cheapest is usually downtown
Chinatown has good eats too
Breakfast is available 24/7
7.1. Buffets are great,
But just once a day
Twice a day is overdoing it!
The time at the end of lunch right before dinner is the best deal
IF you time it perfectly with the line
But the lines can be LONG, think hours, 1, 2, 3 hours even.
Eat dinner at 5pm or 8:30pm to avoid the rush.
7.2. You can drink alcohol anywhere
Leaving a hotel? Ask for a to-go cup and drink on the sidewalk
8. ATMs are super expensive
Standard Vegas ATM fee is like $6
Bring Cash
Bank ATMS are hard to find
9. Smoking
Seems to be allowed everywhere
larger megaresorts have higher ceilings and good filtration systems,
but the smaller, older casinos can get quite smoky.
10. Tipping
Everybody wants a tip in Vegas
15-20% for restaurants
Costumed people on the streets want money for photos
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As a former Vegas cab driver, I can assure you that you have a 75% chance of being "long hauled," meaning they take you the long way from McCarran airport to your hotel, via 'The Tunnel.' If you are staying on the strip, INSIST on them taking Paradise Road (or Koval) to your destination. Tell them flat out when you get in "No Tunnel." If they take the tunnel anyway, get their cab number, Taxi permit number (on the dash, with photo) and TURN THEM IN to the Taxi Authority. You can even call their bluff when you arrive at the hotel by offering to pay them what the ride 'should have cost,' or they can call a taxi authority officer to dispute the fare. Since this will take at least 45 minutes or more, and expose the driver to a costly citation, the driver will accept your lower payment. Sure, they won't be happy, but hit them where it hurts.
My advice is don’t go to Vegas to save money. Everyone has tips below of how to save money. Vegas is for living your best life and spending money not stressing about a few dollars 👏🏽
People still take taxis?
Uber is the way to travel in Vegas. Taxis are a ripoff. They don't mind getting stuck in traffic on your dime. It does not benefit Uber drivers to be in traffic so they always find ways of getting you from A to B quicker. Plus, drivers are often much nicer
This guy seems like such a nice guy.
I feel like that panda would have a lot of very interesting stories if it could speak.
Forget the taxis! TakeUber of Lyft & you'll save a lot of money.
Las Vegas. The adult playground.
Too "uncomfortable for heels"... translation: to "hammered" to walk in heels anymoreLyft & Uber... who takes taxis (especially in Vegas) anymore??Find a CVS off-strip for water bottles and ATM'sGo during Springtime right before summer, temps are moderate; summer is hot as blazes, Fall sometime has bad weather$50 buffet, get ready for hibernation mode!
WHERE CAN I GET A T BONE IN VEGAS for $4.95 ?????????!!!!!! I watched your Cheap Eats for Vegas.....No mention of $4.95 T Bone...….???!!!!
Good tips! As a former Vegas resident who still travels there often, here are some of mine-
I'm a huge fan of Topher. His comments are always relevant and his quick wit cracks me up.
1# take the prostitutes cards from the strip and collect them like yugioh cards and duel with another tourist
Thank you for the helpful info. One additional point...I usually leave a $5.00 tip for the maid (give it to her personally, otherwise the supervisor may sneak in first and grab it).
By far the most informative video tips on Las Vegas. Thank you so very much.
I agree with you about Fremont Street in Las Vegas. I was visiting my cousins many years ago and they took me there and it was fabulous. The music was from the 1950's to the 1860's and the people were dancing. To this day I still remember that. I urge all visitors to go there and enjoy themselves. There is one thing that I must mention, do not go before May. I did and I had to carry around a bottle of water during the day, which anyone at any hotel is required to refill.😃😍
I always find a cab driver, tip him well, get his personal cell phone number and it's like he's your private chauffeur for however long you stay. They come much faster than waiting in line at the casino. Works every time. Start at the airport.
I found this extremely informative and very well done. Thank you. I recently visited Vegas and wish I coulda seen this sooner. Everything you said was soooo true. I stayed at the Luxor and feel I did have peace and quiet in my room but once you open your door even at 5AM you got to deal with the ambience. I also went to Fremont Street Experience and was impressed but I have acquaintances who have traveled to Europe and it is tame by their accounts. I did find it fascinating and was impressed by the entertainment and the awesome zip lining they got over the street. It’s amazing I that one of my favorite history channel shows was filmed a few blocks away. I did enjoy my visit to Vegas. Just wish I found you sooner. Peace
Forgot to mention that you can use the city bus to travel up and down the strip and into old downtown (freemont st). They charge about $2 a ride or you can get a 24 hour pass for like $8 and use the bus unlimited times and the bus system gets priority in traffic so you get to your destination much faster even with stops in between. I used the bus the first time I visited Vegas and now I use it everytime I go. It's way cheaper than a taxi, lyft, uber etc and you can chat with locals and find out good information ...you will get the occasional wack job on the bus though! Yes, avoid ATM's ...if you need cash then go buy something like a drink at Walgreens (they're EVERYWHERE) and get cash back. Also, you can get free water if your gambling and the waitress comes and asks what you want to drink for free they will give you a small bottled water ....at least I've never been charged as long as I was gambling. Also, if your planning your trip to Vegas and plan on going to attractions you can get big discounts if you pre-buy them online before you go. Also, if your going to be walking alone or down a dark side street that is not populated with pedestrians WATCH YOUR BACK, you might want to take a bottle of Mace with you ....I almost got jumped, robbed twice walking a side street back to my hotel.