What is YOUR Vegas budget?

[chrisbru]

I'm going to try to do 4 days/3 nights on $1000 (not including hotel and airfare, of course) but I don't know if I'll do it. I'm planning to pregame pretty well and only spend about $40 per pool party and $40 per club on drinks. We're doing bottle service at XS on Saturday, so that will be our big spend night.

[Vadiksf415]

I usually bring $1200-$1500 in cash and bring CC's and a debit card.

[Matt]

I think I've budgeted about $600/day for May.

[BigDex14]

I'm going to try to do 4 days/3 nights on $1000 (not including hotel and airfare, of course) but I don't know if I'll do it. I'm planning to pregame pretty well and only spend about $40 per pool party and $40 per club on drinks. We're doing bottle service at XS on Saturday, so that will be our big spend night.

I think its doable, depending on how many in your party for the BS, maybe go a little bit over. I say $1200.. thats my prediction

[ashroid]

btw, separate subject, has anyone had ID theft from using a credit card in vegas? happened to me 2 times already. last time my cc company called me about charges in georgia and chicago at the same time i was in vegas.

I've had my card blocked several times not only in Las Vegas, but in other cities as well. That's primarily because I didn't inform the CC company that I'm going to be out of town. I try to keep low limits on my CC as well for that reason (and also because I care more about not spending wildly and going into debt rather than building credit).

Regarding a budget, I try to keep it as low as possible, but ultimately it depends on the people I'm going with.

Most of my friends are outrageously cheap-ass, while I'd like to consider myself as a selective spender. I don't gamble AT ALL on almost all of the times I've been there, preferring to spend it on liquor, food and shopping.

If I'm with cheap-ass friends, I end up spending from 150.00-300.00 / day. If I'm with this one friend who likes to spend and stay in suites and such, I end up spending up to 500.00 / day. I've stayed as short as under 24 hours to 9 nights, so I've ended up spending from 500.00 to 9000.00 on one trip.

For mAyOD 2011, I'm not sure. I've never been with a group that has an intimate knowledge of the Las Vegas club scene. Plus, I don't usually go to pool parties with my local friends. I hope to be on the lower end and try to learn some tips & tricks about pre-game and anything short of resorting to ass-vodka.

[Guest]

I usually bring $1200-$1500 in cash and bring CC's and a debit card.

So what room were u staying at again for Mayod?

[chrisbru]

I'm going to try to do 4 days/3 nights on $1000 (not including hotel and airfare, of course) but I don't know if I'll do it. I'm planning to pregame pretty well and only spend about $40 per pool party and $40 per club on drinks. We're doing bottle service at XS on Saturday, so that will be our big spend night.

I think its doable, depending on how many in your party for the BS, maybe go a little bit over. I say $1200.. thats my prediction

I'll let you know how it ends up! We have 6 girls and 5 guys, but I think just the guys might do bottle service. We'll see!

Of course, if I win at the casinos, then the budget will be upped

[Imjus]

I'm with the 1500-2k, after air/hotel, crowd as well.

I actually try and hit the Black Jack tables every night before the club to get some extra cash lol.

[olskoolblue]

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[Vadiksf415]

I usually bring $1200-$1500 in cash and bring CC's and a debit card.

So what room were u staying at again for Mayod?

I may not be going to MayOD, but the rooms I stay at, you won't be able to afford.

[ChiTownChik]

btw, separate subject, has anyone had ID theft from using a credit card in vegas? happened to me 2 times already. last time my cc company called me about charges in georgia and chicago at the same time i was in vegas.

My hubby had charges from L.A. during our last stay in Vegas, very weird and the purchases had nothing to do with Nightlife. Thankfully our cc company was quick in catching it and resolving it. I've always been weary of using my card in clubs/bars so I always settle up in cash even if that means I have to pay up front.

[MsRocky]

btw, separate subject, has anyone had ID theft from using a credit card in vegas? happened to me 2 times already. last time my cc company called me about charges in georgia and chicago at the same time i was in vegas.

Happened to my boyfriend on our last trip after we had dinner at Tao.

[Buzzo]

You sure your boyfriends and hubbies weren't getting lap dances at the Strip club? Then when you checked they were like I don't know know where that charge came from!!!!

The strib clubs like to "mask" the transactions on the statements!!!!

[YellowandNavy]

For example my mAyOD budget will be around 2500k after hotel, airfare and food. This budget goes to club/booze expenses, cab fares and little gambling. I am usually really good at saving money from my budget, i usually pre-party really hard at the room or spots with cheaper booze prices comparing to clubs and unless if I really feel like it I dont spend money on fancy dinners, shows an etc. I am ok with simple and delicious food like In and Out burger.

Also, keep that in mind your budget plans will change significantly if you include drunk strip club adventures. Lol

P.S: I have Wells Fargo, so instead of using ATM's in hotels and pay 5 to 7 bucks service fee's each times, I usually go to Wells Fargo ATM by the Carnival Court to withdrawl enough amount of money for that day or night. Saves you good amount of money. So depending on which bank you work with go online and search for their ATM's on the strip.

[KristinK]

I love this thread!

I usually budget $1500 for a weekend, but I have spent upward of $3,000 and as little as $950 for 9 full days.

I have a long trip schedule for September and am budgeting around $500 per day for hotel, pool parties, bottle service, shows, food, and shopping.