1) Search online for inclusive
Las
Vegas packages deals. Many people make the mistake of going to Las Vegas and
paying separately for everything – food, hotel, shows, etc. Instead
of doing that, you can save a bunch of money by looking for vacation
packages in Vegas online. Many companies offer packages where you
pay one price for lodging and food and they often even include a
couple Vegas shows. Some even give you gambling money!
2) Invest in a travel guide.
There are numerous Las Vegas-specific entertainment books online
filled with coupons that you can use in "Sin City." The coupons can
range from $1 off of dinner to a free night at a Vegas hotel or even
more specials and deals! They can also give you an idea of less expensive places to
stay and eat during your stay.
3) Eat at the buffets.
You've probably heard of the world-famous buffets at the casinos in
Las Vegas. Some of them are costly, but you can find several
low-priced buffets that still have good quality in your Las Vegas
travel guide. You can even fill up enough on a buffet in the middle
of the day so you only have to pay for one meal each day and still
be full.
4) Pick one day to splurge.
You can't really enjoy a Las Vegas vacation without doing a little
splurging. Vacationers get in trouble, however, when they splurge
for the entire vacation. Instead, pick one thing to splurge one.
Whether it's paying the high price of tickets to see Cirque De
Soleil or going a little overboard on the slot machines, make sure
you do one thing in Vegas that you'll remember for a lifetime.
5) Stay on the outskirts of
the city. Hotel prices on the strip are going to be expensive because
they are in the heart of Vegas. However, if you stay downtown can find
cheap hotels and
only have a short drive to the strip each day. In addition to
that, you will appreciate the quietness of staying away from the
hustle and bustle of the city.
6) Get your tickets early.
You can often find better deals on tickets to Vegas shows if you
plan ahead and get them weeks or even months ahead of time. In
addition to saving money, you can also get better seats by ordering
early.
7) Visit Las Vegas during
the off-peak season for discounts. Prices everywhere are much more expensive
during peak season. That's especially true in Las Vegas. Plan your
Vegas trip so that you avoid popular times like New Year's Eve,
Valentine's Day and the summer months. Planning your trip during the
week instead of the weekend could save you hundreds of dollars, too.
Also, find out if there will be any conferences in town during your
planned visit. Conferences will drive up the cost of hotel rooms
during the duration of the conference.
8) Choose matinees instead
of evening shows. Matinee shows are the exact same thing as the
evening show, but they are often much cheaper than the evening show.
9) Stick to a strict
budget. Vacationers often splurge on their Vegas vacation because
they spend wildly for souvenirs and other unnecessary items. Buying
souvenirs in Vegas is great, but you should have money budgeted for
it so you know exactly how much you are spending. Also, leave your
credit cards somewhere safe where you won't have easy access to them
so you don't overspend with them. Paying cash for everything on your
vacation makes you think about how much you are spending more
consciously.
10) Shop at convenience
stores instead of souvenir stands. While walking down the strip, you
might see stands selling bottles of water for four dollars. However,
there could be a convenience store or a retail store like Walgreen's
behind the stand that has the same bottle of water for one dollar.
Go to the retail stores for your necessities and you'll save money.
You can also find some low-priced souvenirs at those places as well.
These are just ten useful
tips you can use to enjoy your next Las Vegas vacation without draining
your bank account. Of course, using some common sense always helps,
too. Do some research and create a budget for the cheaper Vegas trip and
you should be able to enjoy the time while you're there and come
back home without empty pockets.