How To Visit Las Vegas On A Budget [Tips For Saving Money]

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Las Vegas and budget are usually not synonymous, but that doesn’t mean it’s not possible. If you’re planning a visit to the glamorous Sin City but don’t want to sell an organ to pay for it, then here’s how you can visit Las Vegas on a budget.

You might think you have to spend a fortune, but the truth is cheap Vegas trips are possible!

You just need to find the most affordable hotels, some free things to do, cheap places to eat, and know where to find Las Vegas discounts. That’s where we come in. You’ll find all this and more, below.

How To Save Money On Alcohol In Vegas

You know it, Vegas is a party place!!

You would be a rare traveler to visit Vegas and not seek out a drink somewhere.

So if you want to visit Las Vegas on a budget, and the opportunity to drink is there all the time, know that this is the part of your trip that will drain your funds if you don’t find ways to drink cheaper.

Here are some tips for saving money on alcohol and nightlife in general:

• If you’re betting in a casino, you’ll get free drinks (don’t forget to tip of course). I’ve gotten them just by sitting next to my friend who’s put money in the slot machine, or by just betting with a dollar. Be sure you’ll get your money’s worth though, there is no point putting $20 through a machine just to get a free $5 drink. Go for the cocktails!
• There are loads of happy hour prices all over The Strip. They are usually offered by bars in hotels. The lowest we saw was at the Bird Bar in the Flamingo for 50 cent beers. They will most likely be awful domestic US beers though. Fortunately, there is a site with a curated list of Happy Hours, which you can check out here.
• People on the street will hand out 2 for 1 drink coupons. We got one for the bar in The Mirage before it closed down. Sadly, it only included domestic beers, or “Well Drinks,” which are the lower level liquor/spirits. I don’t know why they can’t include wine! An awful $6 bottle can easily be included in it.
• Buy your own alcohol from the grocery stores or mini-markets. You can totally drink your own alcohol and walk in and out of the casinos. You can drink almost anywhere in Vegas at almost any time. It’s very normal for people…