What is YOUR Vegas budget?

[BigDex14]

I usually try to budget $150 a day knowing some days may be more and some may be less. That requires a lot of pregaming and McDonalds $1 spicy chicken. I may splurge and get a fatburger 1 day. We usually pick 1 day for bottle service and have a few guys make the line early. I don't gamble and try not to shop. I'm a firm believer in being able to have a good time without spending too much. Obviously "too much " varies from person to person but i've managed to make it work for the last couple of years.

I'm so burned out of the McD's when I'm in Vegas! Too many 50pc nuggets haha

[hotforvegas]

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.

happened to me as well last time after returning from Vegas. There were 3 cash withdrawals from LA. Credit card company took care of it. The only place that I remember using that particular card was at the Mirage.

[FrenchCanadianGirl]

They had $1 Margaritas for a while at Bills but they are $2 now and $2 Dos Equis. They still have them at Casino Royale for $1 but those aren't as strong as the ones at Bills IMO.

Nooooooooooo!!!! They doubled the price well, still $2 is quite cheap when you think about it!

Is there a specific place you go for good ones? I need my budget to be closer to your budget.

Like ChiTownChik said, at Bill's they're good! Strong! there's also that place (maybe inside Bill's or in another hotel nearby) called Tequila Bar where you can have cheap ones and also cheap tortillas!

[VegasTammy]

Its no wonder I always have a fantastic time in Vegas. Im always hanging out with ya'll people with the money. I go to Vegas often and after the flight and hotel I realistically probably spend about $150 per day. I always have a grand old time and find all the fun party people, often times those people are the ones with the bottles. Yes I am that girl. And yes it is nice to be a girl in Vegas. My upcoming trip to Vegas I am "going big" haha and budgeting about $300 per day. Watch out world haha.

On the CC note, I did have my information stolen once in Vegas and the company was quick to fix that and take it off of my account. This is also why I never use my debit card when I travel out of town any more. The bank isnt as willing to give you your money back but Credit Card Companies usually take care of that stuff very quickly.

[ChiTownChik]

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!!!!

Nah, we got lap dances together and paid cash!

[redbullvodka]

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.

I heard from one of the front desk people ID theft happens a lot in vegas. I still use cc for dinners, shopping, one time bar purchases. I just use a separate card than the one i use normally.

[redbullvodka]

I usually try to budget $150 a day knowing some days may be more and some may be less. That requires a lot of pregaming and McDonalds $1 spicy chicken. I may splurge and get a fatburger 1 day. We usually pick 1 day for bottle service and have a few guys make the line early. I don't gamble and try not to shop. I'm a firm believer in being able to have a good time without spending too much. Obviously "too much " varies from person to person but i've managed to make it work for the last couple of years.

I'm so burned out of the McD's when I'm in Vegas! Too many 50pc nuggets haha

Ha!!! I actually did this 2 nights in a row last year. Nuggets.. I stayed 2 nights at excalibur before my stay at aria and there's nothing else open in that hotel after going out to the clubs.

[BigDex14]

Ha!!! I actually did this 2 nights in a row last year. Nuggets.. I stayed 2 nights at excalibur before my stay at aria and there's nothing else open in that hotel after going out to the clubs.

My room had so many nugget boxes in it haha, 5 guys and we got like 100 nuggets per night for a couple nights.

I'm going to be done with the McD's for a while, there is a lot of food spots that I am eying this time around

[UpperRiver]

$0/night! Knock on wood the lucky gambling streak continues to cancel out all expenses.

And American Express all the way for not worrying about anything shady regarding credit cards.

[not a vet but no rookie]

We've been discussing this on the chat today.

So here it is. What is YOUR typical Vegas budget?

I'm especially interested in foreigners because I know some of them save for like a whole year and then go buck wild!

My usual budget from Cali is around $1500-$2k after Hotel/Airfare/Gas.

Depends on the length of the trip obviously but mine is
Flight + Hotel - 500-700
Gambling- $1K (have never lost this much in Vegas but did in New Orleans once)
Club Cover - $100 - 200 (most friends too cheap for bottles)
Food - don't really keep track

The most I've spent is probably around $1500. Moving from Cali to Atl really hurts with the airfare vs gas

If I had friends down for BS in theory I would use some of the gambling money towards bottles but in reality my budget would probably go up another 750-1K

[not a vet but no rookie]

i have done 10k on each of my last two trips after airfare and hotel which were 3 and 4 days. I usually get a little carried away!

bmf

[MissV]

We need a "where to find cheap shit during the day" thread. It think lots of folks try and keep the cost down during the day.

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[hbksteve2002]

About $700-1000 for a 3night stay from LA, CA. We usually Spend $20-$30 on one decent meal(usually one of those $15-$20 a plate Mexican restaurants or a $20-$30Steakhouse) and the rest of our funds go to the Hotel, 1-2Bottle Service/s. We always have a few hundred left now that I think about it. We usually get on GL's, get in line early or charm ladies to group up to take advantage of the GL. We drink alot in the rooms, not because we neccessarly want to save a buck but because its fun getting ready, drinking and talking smack. I say the bulk of our funds goes to MGM Signature or Aria then we spend on average $150 a day that goes towards pool/club entrances, 1 meal, maybe 3-4drinks and ENERGY Drinks! Our schedule basically goes DRINK>Pool>snack>NAP>Drink>CLUB>Sleep>FULL MEAL> then do it all over again Drink>Pool> etc, etc.
Vegas can be very cheap, especially if you plan ahead and get ur info straighted out!