The most common question before every Las Vegas trip: how much does it cost? Short answer: between $1,500 and $3,000 per person for 5 days, depending on your style. Here’s the full breakdown — item by item, with real numbers.
Flights: $300–$800 round trip
Las Vegas (LAS — Harry Reid International Airport) is served by most major airlines with direct and connecting flights from all over the US and internationally.
- From major US cities: $150–400 round trip
- From Canada: $300–600 round trip
- From Europe/South America: $600–1,200 round trip
- Tip: Book 6–8 weeks in advance and use Google Flights to track price drops
Hotel: $80–$300/night
Las Vegas has hotels for every budget. The Strip hotels are more expensive but put you in the center of everything. Fremont Street and off-Strip hotels are cheaper and often just as good.
| Category | Price/night | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $80–120 | Excalibur, Luxor, Flamingo |
| Mid-range | $120–200 | LINQ, Park MGM, New York-New York |
| Premium | $200–350 | Bellagio, Venetian, Wynn |
| Off-Strip | $50–90 | Fremont area hotels |
| 5 nights (average) | $400–1,000 |
Important: Las Vegas hotels charge a daily “resort fee” ($30–50/night) on top of the room rate. Factor this into your budget.
Tours & Experiences: $400–$1,200
This is where your trip becomes memorable. The tours are the best investment you’ll make in Las Vegas.
| Tour | Duration | Price/person |
|---|---|---|
| City Night Tour | 4 hours | $97 |
| Grand Canyon West | 8 hours | $229 |
| Hoover Dam + Nelson Ghost | 6 hours | $179 |
| Valley of Fire | 5 hours | $149 |
| Red Rock Canyon | 4 hours | $99 |
| Night Helicopter | 1 hour | $159 |
| Antelope Canyon | 12 hours | $280 |
For 5 days, I recommend at least 3 tours: City Night Tour ($97) + Grand Canyon West ($229) + one more of your choice. Total: $400–700.
Food: $40–$80/day
Las Vegas has food for every budget — from $8 fast food to $300 tasting menus. The key is knowing where to eat.
- Breakfast: $8–15 (Denny’s, IHOP, hotel buffet)
- Lunch: $12–25 (food courts, In-N-Out, Strip restaurants)
- Dinner: $20–40 (casual) or $50–150+ (fine dining)
- Water/snacks: Buy at CVS or Walgreens, not at the hotel (3x cheaper)
5 days of food: $200–400 per person
Transportation: $0–$200
- On the Strip: Walking or Monorail ($5/ride, $13/day)
- Uber/Lyft: $8–20 per ride on the Strip
- Car rental: $30–60/day (useful for Red Rock, Valley of Fire on your own)
- Airport transfer: Book our private transfer with a bilingual driver from $78
Shows & Entertainment: $30–$200
- Cirque du Soleil: $70–200 (O, Mystère, KÀ)
- High Roller: $25–35
- Madame Tussauds: $30
- Bellagio Fountains: FREE
- Fremont Street Light Show: FREE
Full Budget Summary
| Expense | Budget | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flights | $300 | $500 | $800 |
| Hotel (5 nights) | $400 | $700 | $1,500 |
| Tours (3 experiences) | $400 | $600 | $1,000 |
| Food | $200 | $300 | $500 |
| Transport | $50 | $100 | $200 |
| Shopping | $200 | $500 | $1,000+ |
| Shows | $0 | $100 | $300 |
| TOTAL (USD) | $1,550 | $2,800 | $5,300 |
5 Ways to Save Money in Las Vegas
- Book flights on Tuesday or Wednesday — consistently the cheapest days to fly.
- Stay off-Strip — Fremont area hotels are 40–60% cheaper and the experience is just as authentic.
- Eat at the food courts — Most casino food courts have excellent options for $10–15.
- See free shows — Bellagio Fountains, Fremont Street, Mirage Volcano (check schedule) are all free.
- Book tours directly — Skip the middleman agencies. Contact your guide directly for better prices and a more personalized experience.
Have questions about planning your Las Vegas budget? Send me a message — I’ve helped hundreds of visitors plan their trips and I’m happy to give you personalized advice.