HOW EXPENSIVE is a TRIP to LAS VEGAS?
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- Revealing what I actually spent visiting Las Vegas for 3 nights with my family including, what I spent on hotels, how much I ate, what I bought, and how much I gambled. Nothing is hidden or off-limits. What I didn't do was any clubbing, or drinking... and definitely no bottle service in here! If you're planning a trip to Las Vegas you could use this as a basis for developing your own Las Vegas budget. But remember, prices do fluctuate and I visited in November which is typically one of the cheapest months to visit Las Vegas.
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My tip: If you want to enjoy Vegas on a budget, remember to travel with people who are like-minded and aren't picky about restaurants. Food courts and quick service restaurants can save you a lot compared to nice sit-down places. Also, stop at a CVS and load up on drinks and snacks for the hotel room and pool. Have granola or protein bars on hand so you can skip an overpriced breakfast. This could save you hundreds.
Great cheap Vegas tips 😉
That’s not even a vacation anymore
lol, imagine going to a CVS only to SAVE money.
Why don’t just stay at home or travel some where cheap..imagine trying that hard on a vacation…
@@PhongNguyen-df9bt hey man. You don't have to follow my tip. I do it so I don't waste $50 on a bowl of oatmeal at the Wynn. I'd rather spend that on entertainment and a nice upgrade on dinner. It's about balance.
It started with resort fees. Then they took away our parking. They started to charge for venue fees. Dear Vegas, you're not that special, lol.
Total rip off. $100 to eat fast food out of plastic containers?
Simply don't go. Don't patronize these rip off joints... same as Disney.
@@PreservationEnthusiast I'm done with Vegas and Disney as well.
@@PreservationEnthusiast For an Aussie there’s no way it’s realistically affordable compared to 10 years ago. Our dollar is weak against the American so it ridiculously expensive now.
@@TheManuel012009 I'm from UK. I have been to Vegas and Disney, but year on year they have become more and more of a rip off. All kinds of extras like resort fees, taxes, and tips to be added. They expect you to tip big when the stuff is already really expensive. And really basic food like mac and cheese plus soda on plastic plates/cups is charged at stupid prices like it were a gourmet meal. So, now I refuse to go and refuse to tip
exactly！
Cheap Vegas died about 20yrs ago. I was lucky enough to start visiting Vegas at the tail end. You could still get steak dinner specials for under $10, and decent rooms on the strip cost about $39/night during weekdays, and there was no crazy resort fees. I still remember in 2006 I got a 4 night package with airfare from Bellingham for $150USD!
Its still that cheap El Cortez has one of the best steak dinners and its $13.99 its still cheap in vegas
Cheap Vegas left about 45 years ago when back then you could drink and smoke all you wanted for free as long as you were gambling and The Horseshoe had an 8oz steak dinner for 2 bucks, The El Cortez served a 20oz porterhouse with all the trimmings for 5.95.
@@prmayner I used to love going to the basement restaurant at Horseshoe and getting their 99cent breakfast. That is until I cut into a slab of ham and found a cockroach under it. I never complained. I mean, it was only 99cents. I just never went back.
I think it's the Bellagio that died 20 years ago. MGM has really destroyed it, the rooms look very generic compared to the Steve Wynn days. They destroyed the casino, took out the awnings. All the slots used to be encased in gold and marble----all gone.
My first visit was in 2001.. $9.99 for all you can eat snow crab. Used to collect buckets too
$38 USD for 2 donuts, cappucino, parfait? Yes, that is insanely expensive!
It sure is!
Then add the tip onto that
That was the segment that shocked me early in the video. I'd be very tempted to stop at a grocery store and get some donuts and a 12-pack of YooHoo (or whatever) just before I arrived at the hotel. Takes away from the Las Vegas "experience" I suppose, but goodness gracious, those prices are jaw-dropping!
As long as ppl are willing to pay these ridiculously high prices for everything, the establishments WILL continue to charge these high prices..
@@gc4644 yep! I’ll find the closest krispy kream for a doughnut hahaha or there’s other cheap eats!
I was just in Vegas 7 nights and here’s how we did it cheap…. Booked an AirBnB with full kitchen off strip, about 30mins from door to strip. $75ish per night all-in. Went to Walmart and bought food for breakfasts, snacks and to make sandwiches so we didn’t have to eat out all thr time. Got $20 3-day transit passes that includes the Deuce bus and used that to spend 3 days around the strip, usually ending up at Fremont Street for free concerts (except to see Aerosmith which was a priority). Rented a car 2 days for Red Rock Canyon/Hoover Dam/Cactus Gardens and to go for great meals in non-strip priced restos. Add a Grand Canyon bus tour day and it was a great vacation without feeling gouged.
This is how it’s supposed to be done. Great!
Part of fun in Vegas was to eat gourmet foods and elaborated buffet, not eating cheap camping foods.
@@rampar77 Absolutey do it if that’s how you want to enjoy your vacation. I was just posting how we did Vegas cheap, based on what was important for us.
I have never been to Vegas but I have been to Laughlin with my parents so I got a partial experience at least My parents haven't been to Vegas since the mid 90's so I'm fairly certain they wouldn't want to go back unless they got some sort of all inclusive deal so they wouldn't have to pay for parking and food just money for gambling and drinking
@@rampar77 There's more than one way to enjoy Vegas, everybody doesn't buy into that nonsense
I remember when gambling was the most expensive part of my trip to Vegas.
I just went with my family of 4 for a week and spent maybe $2000. Stayed at the grand desert in a 2 room suite with a full kitchen, no resort fees and free parking. Went to Walmart and bought food to make our own breakfast for the week. When we went to the strip we parked at casinos that offered free parking. Sure as hell didn’t eat at these overpriced restaurants just to be seen there. Went to a couple of shows and had a great time
@Such Is Life I live an hour and a half from Vegas.. any time I go spend a week there, my biggest expense usually turns out to be gambling.
And I've spent weeks in Vegas where I didn't bet a single dime on anything. I grew up in NYC, and lived there for over 40 years and I have to say there is way more to do in Vegas that can fit a small budget.
Dude bragging abput 2thousand bucks and not staying in vegas lol
@@CHICKENmcNUGGIESMydude yet he stayed in Vegas lol
You do you. But when I go on vacation, the last place on earth I'll be is Walmart. My host and concierge treat me well, I don't have to reserve tables, they simply are being reserved for me. If I need to watch my budget, I wouldn't be going here.
@@man5onfive well well well.. aren't you better than everyone else here
Dick
We went to Las Vegas a little over a week ago. Las Vegas is cheap, if by cheap you mean they give you very little for your time and money. It looked shabby to me and we found the food to be way overpriced. I didn’t find the slot machines to pay very well. We had a good time, because we found inexpensive places to eat and spent more time sightseeing than gambling. We did not even have a coffee maker in our room. We figured it was because Starbucks was in the lobby.
Lack of coffeemaker in the room is because they want to make more money from you by selling you coffee ;)
If you stay at the Four Queens they give a coffee maker in the room. Or the El Cortez has a Kuerig. Slots are always a bad bet but I try to find fully loaded machines like Cashman bingo with an almost full card, or the Nile one where its close to the must hit wilds.
We went to Vegas earlier this year and the prices (esp for food) were shocking. The food prices at Eataly at MGM were out of this world for what you got. Never have I ever paid so much for spaghetti with tomato sauce. Im ashamed to even mention the price. Thank goodness for Subway and the mall food courts!
in and out chipotle and earl are all pretty cheap
Eataly is really quite expensive for sure
Tell me, heard it's amazing food.
I wish I saw ur comment earlier because I paid 56 dollars for two order of pasta and they were the most basic pasta ever and on top of that the portion size were super small, not enough for one let alone two ...
Biden's price hike...enjoy!
I was in Vegas in August and I found out that everything is a lot cheaper outside the Strip. Once you enter the Strip, expect to pay a ridiculous price for food, like over $100 for a couple of pizzas.
Also, beware of people who will try to scam you. I got approached by a couple of girls walking down the Strip who wanted me to take pictures with them, then they tried to get me to put my credit card number into one of their phones as payment. I didn't, and they cried me a whole river as they followed me back to Treasure Island. Sorry, not sorry.
I was in Vegas for 5 nights at the end of October. I couldn't believe how expensive all the food was. It's absolutely ridiculous
Back in October, me, my wife, and our dog went on an 11 night trip ( sadly with an unexpected hospital stay for my wife) and we drove over 3200 miles. 9 nights of my 11 were free, went through 8 different states, heavily gambled (lost), ate, went to attractions, etc., and still did not spend the amount of money you did in Vegas. My last trip there was nearly 10 years ago and it has gotten RIDICULOUSLY EXPENSIVE since then.
Great video Chris! I feel like Vegas is trying to rebound from the pandemic ontop of inflation etc but I've still been able to go atleast 3 times this year so my quota was met lol! The fact that you also saved on resort fees and parking really helped!
Yeah... Vegas is definitely on the rebound... and so are their prices!
Hi Chris; loved this video on the family Thanksgiving vacay! My amazing young adult son and I were there in late September for our annual celebration of his birthday. Yes, Vegas is now expensive! I am so very fortunate to have booked everything several months in advance, and enjoy my discounts as a Gold MGM Resorts member. I love the free parking and no resort fees! Happy Holidays! CAB 🎄 P.S: can the traveling spunky princess get any more adorable! 😍
This was a great video, Chris! And so helpful! ❤👍🏻 Thank you
6:15 I love the shot of her running! great video Chris!
Last time I was there was already crazy over priced, that was February 2020. After that trip I decided it was my last. I like to sit at the bar and have a bottle of beer and people watch when not gambling. When they charged $8 for a bottle of domestic, I said enough of the gouging. Yes, I could gamble at the bar and drink free, but to do that it was a minimum $20 stake and minimum $1 bets. At that rate it would have cost me $50 for a beer.
Then add to that the food. I had a burger, fries and 2 draft beers at Tom's Urban at the New York. Total bill was $54.
I used to love going to Vegas, but they have taken the fun right out of it.
The days of the 99 cents buffets and One dollar bottle Beer ended back in the late 80’s. “Those days are gone!”
What do you expect? Do you think those deals were profitable for them?. There’s plenty of people willing to spend money on their vacay, who the ef cares about some chump who wants to spend $200 over a weekend?.
@@modedesigner7534 There’s nothing wrong with spending money. It’s just spending wisely and know when it’s right appropriate time to spend some cash even when on vacation. No one wants to become a sucker and waste a bunch of hard earned cash. When You come with with an alternative solution that happens to be an intelligent plan. You can still enjoy Your Vacation without spending so much money. Unless, You don’t care then good for you. Always plan ahead when on Vacation. Never take for granted on the over priced Hotel deals and Restaurants.
You can def get two/three beers for $20 if you’re gambling. You’re assuming you lose every hand.
Visited the strip for the 1st time in March, I was told before I went how cheap everything would be. To my surprise everything was very expensive & I am used to getting ripped off by living in London. Luckily I had some very good luck with winning about $2500 but still spent every penny in only 3 days. All my friends back in the UK were amazed at the sharp rise of everything on the strip.
You are awesome. I always appreciate your information and the way you deliver it. You use the perfect tone, to my way of thinking.
Thanks Sabrina!
Cheap Las Vegas no more, indeed! What a shame. 😞
Thanks for an excellent and realistic presentation, though, Chris.
Thanks Alex!
Another excellent vid !
Food Prices in Vegas have more than doubled. Room rates are way up.
Can’t say I blame casino operators - visitors are lining up to pay these prices !
Wow! I am not planning on going to Vegas, but....if you are, your videos are really awesome and helpful as you cover so much: high cost living, low cost living, and specific attractions and their prices. I would think that your series of Las Vegas informative videos should be a must for anyone planning a trip to the Desert Gambling Oasis in Nevada!!
Thanks Mike!!!
Like these breakdown videos, hope you and the family had fun.
Thanks Zach... we sure did!
Very informative and up to date. Thank you.
Thanks Al!
LOL, oh how things have changed. 1973 I turn 21 and had my birthday in Vegas. Gas 34 cents a gallon. I stayed at the Western Ho. motel next to the Stardust 13.00 a night. Slots of fun 2 min. walk away sold 15 cent hot dogs for lunch and the evening was watching a show and dinner at the Landmark hotel total $4.95. Late night lounge show (3 acts) at the Stardust 2 drink cover around $5.00. My one big expense, I saw Rich Little, a really big star in those days perform at the Rivera Hotel and casino, $15.00. Two nights, and days in Las Vegas just under $100.
Those were the days my friend! My first trip was 1979
@@westsparks6844 I hear ya. My first time there was in November of '69. My parents and I stayed at the Algiers which was across the street from Circus Circus. CC was only 1 year old at the time. I can't believe it hasn't been blown up yet! 😉
I would love to stay at the really nice hotels on the strip but the downside is not having a microwave and fridge in the rooms. I stay at the Signature that is a little off the strip with a great view of the strip on a balcony, microwave, fridge, little kitchenette area,hot tub in the rooms and it’s way cheaper than the really expensive hotels. The really expensive hotels really need more amenities for the customers instead of charging to use a fridge 🙄
The Signature is my favorite! The microwave and fridge are extremely helpful
I've heard lots of good things about the Signature!
You can do well by staying a little off the Strip. I stayed in a 1BR suite at the Hilton. and had the amenities you mention, at a very reasonable rate.
You can stay at Vdara, which has both fridge and microwave as well, at a much better location compare to signature and also much newer rooms, they are actually about the same price
Yeah the Vegas hotels are not some suburban family hotel . They are made to sleep in until you get up and out on the strip. With 3000 rooms the less items the hotels have to keep up and service /replace. From my experience and interaction with thousands of ppl , the large large majority do not need or want a microwave and most don’t need a fridge (although it is nice).
Many Vegas newbies are shocked at how Vegas is and how the hotels run but that is just how it is
Probably the most informative and interesting review I've seen on Vegas. Great job my man. Love from Ireland 🇮🇪
Thanks erik!
Excellent short take of the trip. Thks !
First of all thanks for the video.
Sending my thoughts and prayers to the Spunky Princess to her quick recovery from the ice cream coma 🤭😂🤣
Hah! Thanks jed!
Thanks for this Chris, sadly Vegas has become quite an expensive place to visit unless you want to go out of your way to save money. Even beyond the much more inflated prices of just about everything there are a lot more stealth charges being introduced and even more people expecting increasing tips. For us Europeans this is amplified by the increasing strenght of the dollar making it even more expensive. I still love Vegas but I do dislike the way visitors are being nickel and dimed to coin an American phrase.
Exactly why being cheap at home is a must. I started DIY all my beauty just before the lockdown and thankfully there are many ways to cut corners. Lil free pantries and book boxes as well as food banks help a ton. I work in education and aiding families and instead of wasting food or supplies, I like to put them in book boxes and communal fridges.
🥳Really enjoyed watching this video...thanks!👍🏻
You commentary is fun to hear. I like how honest you are.
Thanks Alyssa!
I just went to Vegas this Summer omg man its so damn expensive. Nothing is cheap anymore in Vegas. Also heads up with those nasty resort fees. Also anything in the actual strip you have to pay parking (unless you stay their and some ways to overcome it) its just insane it. Cheap Vegas is long gone I didnt even enjoy my stay their.
My wife and I used to go back in the 80's ..stayed at the Westward Ho ..Got 4 night's and round trip air from Michigan..got .99 cent breakfasts or up graded to steak and eggs for $1.29...lots of free coupons all over the place..
That’s why You stay at the Cheap Motels outside the strip and buy a bus ticket or find a motel that has a shuttle bus that drives to the strip and once there You walk to each hotel. It’s messy up that the Hotels on the strip now force people who visit the hotel and only park there to pay a fee. Because it use to be free parking at all the Hotels about 10 years ago.
@@michaelnance8319 I mean the hotel we stayed wasnt expensive what made it expensive and ridiculous was when you got their was the nasty resort fee $45 extra a night. It was like I believe booking it $160 than that resort fee that killed it. The parking was free, but I still think it was a nasty tactic to do you dirty that way plus everything is so damn expensive its just insane. Nothing aint cheap anymore in Vegas like the good times.
It depends where you stay, eat, and play. I do all I can to search for promotions and cheap deals. If you can try and go to Vegas Sunday through checking out Friday, those are the cheapest times to go. Trust me, it’s never dead in Vegas, but it’s less traffic than on weekends. I think for 1 or 2 people, staying at the Motel 6 on Dean Martin Drive or Tropicana is a great deal, because you’re hardly going to spend time in your room but to sleep and shower so why spend tons on lodging. That and Motel 6 doesn’t charge Resort Fees!
@Boogity Bear The Motel 6 on Tropicana was my place to stay in the 70s and 80s. I wish Vegas was still like it was then, but nothing stays the same forever. 😊
I read somewhere that 98.2% of visitors to LV go home as losers. Ever since then, I don’t gamble. Back then I spent money on buffets , hanging by the pool and had great times. But now with $40 resort fees, parking fees and inflated restaurant prices, it’s not fun anymore
Thanks for sharing that statistic
This was a very informative video about new Vegas! Vegas is changing so much and it was great to see that in this video
Thanks Kristina!
The spunky Princess is growing up so fast. Such a beautiful little girl. I went to Vegas in October to attend a concert. I had a great time but felt like it was a costly trip. I just told myself I worked hard this year so I’m not going to have no regrets. However I’m going to try a different destination on my. next vacation . Thanks for the videos and your Cheerfulness
Thanks Francine!
Vegas definitely isn't cheap anymore! 😂 Still one of my favorite vacation spots though, just gotta save up a bit more before going.
Really enjoying all your videos!
Thanks for introducing the area 15, I’m going in December will definitely check that out!
Sweet OD!
Cheap Vegas getaway weekend is a thing of the past.
I lived in SoCal for 22+ yrs. and never cared for Vegas, now that I find myself in the middle of the Caribbean; I’m dying to go! Great review.
Vegas is ready for you!
Really insightful video Chris.
Thanks Claire!
I’m born and raised in Las Vegas and I hate how much the city changed and not for the better. I don’t live out there anymore yet 90% of my family lives out there so I visit often and my oh my how much things can change here in the matter of months. Again, the changes are not for the better. Vegas does not cater to all walks of income life’s anymore the place is corporate ran now and only care about the high rollers now. Even though majority of the high rollers don’t really spend money anywhere else outside of the casino floor. I miss my childhood Vegas (90s).
We loved the Mob Museum in the arts district. Probably the best part of our trip.
Right on Barb!
Thanks for having a normal budget video! Usually people do everything at the highest cost, or at the cheapest... so this was awesome to see going to normal places with average prices.
thank you very much for this video. Great as always
Thanks Yury!
Very informational video. Short and to the point!
Thanks Shawn!
The food at Mott 32 looks amazing…and I had no idea you could walk around Area15 for free. Thanks for the tip!
Mott 32 was really good! And yes. Area 15 is worth a visit even if you aren't doing any of the Attractions
That’s not too bad for a family of 5. Then again I’d probably do that solo by just gambling in Vegas!!! 😂 Great video sir!
I love the neon museum! It’s the best at night! 😍😍
Went ages ago, now it’s just about scamming as much as possible: resort fees, 6:5 blackjack, parking charges, dubious add-ons to restaurant checks, triple zero roulette, and so on… it’s now where near as good as in times gone by. A lot more violence as well
G’day Chris. I remember our first visit to Vegas in 2012. Back then you could park for free in most of the Casinos. Things change quickly hey 😢
Yeah... I miss the free parking!
that was 10 years ago. what is your definition of quick, please
@@DrSchor 10 years
I attend the Electric Daisy Carnival every single year for 2 people and literally spend this amount for 5 nights stay with similar meals, 1000% worth it! Can't wait to do it again! Lol Great video
5 nights... half as many people... we're about even... cause you figure we had 6 total "room nights"... 2 rooms for 3 nights
@@YellowProductions Oh yea you're a pro! I actually just took my gf to San Francisco for her birthday weekend and looked up your videos for all kinds of tips and it helped so much! Thanks for all that you do!
I loved your detailed review so much. I had to give you a thumbs up, subscribe and leave a comment to tell other viewers how much I enjoyed it.
Awesome Brandon!
Cool video Chris. Glad you didn’t go home on Sunday where there was traffic. But I’m sure you knew about that protip.
Thanks jt :)
I went in early November and got a pretty good deal on my airfare and had got an offer from MGM rewards for some comp nights which I took them up on. I am not sure there are many places you can go on vacation anymore and spend less than $100 a night for a hotel. As far as food goes, I watched a lot of Vegas UA-camrs for places to visit so I was aware of the prices. You might be able to find comparable food outside of Vegas for less, but Vegas is a foodie paradise. I still call it a win if you can go for a 3-4 nights with a total bill of under $1500 for airfare, hotel, food. entertainment.
Just got back from Vegas yesterday. We knew it was going to be a fairly expensive trip so we mentally prepared for it but we're still a little shocked when our first meal at Johnny Rockets was over 50 bucks before tip for two for a pretty basic burger and fry meals with drink or shake.
Vegas and the surrounding areas still make for a super fun vacation but if you're the kind of person who stresses out about every dollar you spend it is going to be a miserable time.
Great assessment. Prices are shocking.. still fun. Just don't obsess about trying to save too much
Johnny rockets inside Ballys or the one inside Orleans I'm guessing.
Thanks for the Vegas updates. The Mott is very tasty but $$$.
The traveling Princess is growing up so quickly!
Vegas tip: order drinks from Walburgers, they have the cheapest drinks on the strip and they LOAD them up with alcohol.
That was a pretty high end trip and I hope you all had a wonderful time. Corporations have taken over LV, good or bad it’s like a Disney experience where things are nice but not cheap.
It’s called corporate greed and it’s everywhere just like Santa Claus. Only difference is we’re giving.
Our Vegas trips were overlapped. We were there Tuesday through Friday at Mirage, one last time before Hard Rock takes over. Too bad I didn't see you there, I would have definitely said Hi. Vegas is definitely not cheap anymore, our room was comped for two of the three nights and the third night was only like $45. We avoided buffets or any other expensive eating options. So our total was definitely less, but still expensive for what it was for 2 people. We did the Marvel Avengers Station, which was fun.
Sorry I missed you! Indeed... we were there at the same time!
Grew up and lived in Las Vegas from 1988-2004. Been awhile since I back there. Vegas used to be very affordable back in the day. You could get a buffett for next to nothing and you could get comps for a free buffett if you gambled in the casino. Not only that, you would get free drinks on the casino floor at your machine. There were no resort fees or parking fees. I'm not surprised it has changed now. But things has changed alot in Vegas when i was there. I long for the good ol days when you could get a real good deal when visiting Las Vegas.
Thanks Chris for the tips
Thanks Rodrigo 😉
Just returned from 5 days in Vegas the week of Thanksgiving. Expensive? Well, certainly not the same as before Covid. I asked a staff member what I was getting for the 50% increase in Resort Fee and he told me I was getting 50% more ripped off. I knew it would be more expensive and I accepted that. What I really struggled with is the incredibly poor customer service. Every front line staff member we encountered, except one, were absolutely fantastic, in spite of every place being short staffed. I know these people work really hard, but it is not easy to justify a large tip when the service was pathetically slow due to lack of adequate staff and the prices were, at times, significantly higher than in the past. And, thank you very much, I brought home Covid.
Yeah. 50% more ripped off indeed. And COVID is just the bonus! Get well soon!
I went last June --- mid month.
I have been going to las Vegas since the early 80's and usually go for the world series of poker to play.
Well I can honestly say that it was my last trip for me.
It was ridiculous. Prices through the roof for everything. Only one pool was open in my casino, a line up to the front door to check in with only two staff at the desk, only one restaurant was open in my casino, place almost dead. No daily room cleaning. Now add "resort fee". What a joke.
We need the mob to take over again or a Bob Stupak.
To anyone who will listen -------------- don't waste your time on vegas, go to an Indian casino near you. More money to gamble with and NO RESORT FEE !!!
Agreed! I was just there for several days, it's EXPENSIVE!! Even though my hotel comped me parking, I still had to pay resort fees, resort fee taxes, Clark county fees and taxes, I even went bar hopping outside in the downtown area, and outside in the actual communities, still EXPENSIVE. Also, gas is the same as LA, CA, in fact, gas at the moment is even cheaper here in LA than Vegas, imagine that! Overall, it was fun, but not worth it! $60+ for a souvenir drink at the Daiquiri place at Paris! Come on. On top of all that, it stinks like weed and piss all over the place. I wanted to leave LA, but the crime, drugs, and homelessness is just as bad in Vegas. Your prices are weekday prices, it triples in the weekends.
I remember 15 yrs ago going to Vegas, spending $20 on gas, sharing a $50/night for a room in Stratasphere, spending about $30 on food total for 3 days. Playing penny slots and getting free watered down drinks. In total ai probably spend less than $300.
Good deal!
Great stuff! The Spunky Princess is worth the price of admission alone! What a doll!
Awww
Another great video! Yellow Productions is my favorite travel UA-cam channel! Keep up the good work.
This July I visited vegas for the first. I came from Europe. What bothered me was the fact that you are a 'nobody' if you do not spend a lot of money. The service felt forced, they were only after my money, and did not act cheerful because they enjoyed their job.
Thanks R+ Stein!
Welcome to the real world
Yes, cheap Vegas was about 20+ years ago. I remember in 2001 flying from LAX for $50 round trip, staying at MGM Grand for a few hundred bucks, taking in a Cirque show for $50 and easily finding buffet deals. That was too much fun. For the current price tag, I'd rather go somewhere nicer with more to do like San Diego or Hawaii.
So glad my hubby and I had the opportunity to elope here in 2021. We got to do everything on our wedding checklist for under 4K. Outside of the wedding expenses, our stay was 1K. 🤩
Nice!
Two notes on the Peking duck at Mott 32:
1. it’s amazing
2. you have to order it in advance. I booked my table online about two weeks ahead, then I waited until they opened at 5:00PM Pacific and called them. “I have a reservation for this date, I would like the duck.”
Thanks for the report on the duck. I'll have to try again on a future trip
Spent 5 days in Vegas at the end of September. Ridiculously expensive and we didn't even gamble. Been there....done that....got the T-shirt. And oh yeah.....Covid.
Vegas can still be done on the cheap. If you gamble, you can get comp or discounted rooms. You can eat at off strip or chain restaurants. It all depends on the type of experience you want.
Not really cheap if you're spending $100/200 a night gambling.
Gambling is expensive.
@@Military872 to a lot of people in Vegas 100/200 a night is nothing. These corporations spend billions on upkeep, they have zero incentive catering to cheapskates. El cheapos don’t understand that the “cheap Vegas” of old was funded by gamblers, casinos smartened up and changed how they do things.
Holy crap, two donuts and coffees in Moscow would be $6 at most, 6 times cheaper!
Chris, let me make a suggestion for you, make a trip to Genting Highland in Malaysia, where you can gamble, eat, sleep in a world's biggest hotel , there's a theme park for a family and the price is more cheaper than Vegas, try it
Thanks for the tip Mohammed
Thanks for posting this Chris, I will be heading to Vegas on Sunday & this video will be helpful in terms of figuring out a budget, especially when it comes to eating at the restaurants. To avoid the resort fees at the big hotels, I am actually staying at a Best Western off strip near Harry Reid International Airport, using my free night award from Best Western Rewards that I had acquired during the summer for one of the nights. From the pictures online, the rooms at Best Western certainly are much cleaner than the ones at Excalibur where I stayed last time for half the price.
Enjoy Vegas Chris!
Pictures can fool you.
Hi Chris. Las Vegas is definitely not as cheap as it was before the pandemic. Considering you all stayed at the Bellagio for 3 nights, i thought the price was pretty good. Looking forward to the update videos on Las Vegas. Thanks for sharing and take care.
Thanks James! Yeah.. we really enjoy the Bellagio!
Great video Chris. I love the Japan videos, just started to try to learn the language. I hope my old brain will remember. (I don't want to have to point at the menu photos when I go lol)
Thanks Robert! Nothing wrong with pointing!
Hey Chris - Love your Vegas videos but I really wanted to tell you that the spunky princess is adorable!
Awwww
We visited vegas from the UK on a package deal through virgin in August. We stayed at the venetian and we had a good time overall. To be honest I expected it to be expensive but I was genuinely shocked at some prices of things. Silly things like 2 coffees in the morning from the kiosk on the side of the casino floor was $14. I know you'd find it cheaper elsewhere but 1st thing in the morning I didn't fancy hiking miles just to find a cheaper place. Another time we ordered 3 G n Ts and a budweiser from the bar and it was $79 plus tip. I was so stunned I just paid it. If I was ever to go back I'd definitely do a little research and avoid the rip offs where possible but I doubt I would return. The constant smell of weed everywhere gets a bit much if its not your thing. The homeless issue is out of control imo. We saw a fight on the strip between 2 homeless men that turned into about 6 on 1, blood everywhere and not a police officer in sight . We saw a homeless guy smoking crack/meth in the middle of the day outside casino royal. At times it reminded me of the TV show the walking dead. It was a bit of a shame really. I 100% wouldn't recommend visiting.
Ooof... sorry you had to see a bum fight. But yeah... that's definitely spiraled for the worse during COVID. And the coffee is definitely extortion pricing
I've been to Vegas on Thanksgiving and it was a nightmare - too much traffic, too many people, parking is impossible - stood in line for 2.5 hours to have Thanksgiving dinner at Mandalay Bay, I remember one lady fainted - but to their credit the people who worked there were very accommodating and friendly even though they were working on Thanksgiving and having to deal with hundreds of people - I tipped them big because they deserved it
Yeah.... we left ON Thanksgiving day to avoid the crush that is the Thanksgiving weekend
@@YellowProductions Smart move!
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Thank you all for continuing to donate your money to our city. Our economy is thriving since the city shut down in 2020. 🙏🏽
We are finally taking our 12 yo for his spring break. We are from S. cal so we are driving as well. I tend to use my credit card rewards to stay in Vegas and our goal this trip is too see as much as possible with walking so we want to stay centrally. Since we have a car we tend to eat our meals off strip for really reasonable prices and good food. The car is a kiss and a curse, everyone is charging for parking but with a car you’re not stuck with overpriced fare. Hope to see some of your followers in Vegas.
Credit Card rewards are great!
Free parking at Resorts World! And Circus Circus and Wynn.
how can u take him 4 spring break in the fall?
@@DrSchor the trip is scheduled for spring break, I made the reservations this past fall
We have been staying off strip lately. We don't gamble, but go for the FOOD. LV has great food these days. A lot of great restaurants are off strip so it works out great. Go to the strip to walk around, but appreciate the quiet off strip. :) I'm also exploring LV neighborhoods, loving Henderson, you never know, may want to leave CA and retire in NV one day??
The food is awesome in LV!
@Darryl K. I haven't been to LV in over 20 years, and judging from the comments, it sounds like it's changed tremendously... Do you have a favorite off the strip hotel that you'd recommend? 😊
@@oldiesgeek454 I like the Residence Inn on St. Rose Pkwy, or the Hilton Garden Inn behind Sunset Station casino, or the Renaissance Hotel on Paradise (very near strip). Actually a lot to chose from depending on where you want to be. If you like strip style casinos try Virgin Hotel, it's about 1 mile off strip. I go about 3 times a year and always have a car, the off strip hotels don't usually have a resort fee and usually provide free parking...this is changing so check when you book.
@@darrylk808 Thanks. 😊 👍
I live in Vegas now and we don't eat at the strip anymore. Drive a couple miles away and there are a lot of regular restaurants.
I think so too--
So many restaurants in Vegas - why I eat buffet in casinos?
Vegas don’t pay $$$$$ for slot machines-
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I like the breakdown! They really get you with the food bills 😅
Thanks Coles! Indeed... the food is where they make their money now
Before the hotels charged resort fees, I often visited casinos in Las Vegas over weekends. The last time I went to Vegas was then.
I think you just scared a lot of people off who were considering going to Las Vegas (the prices). I lost track of all your food expenses, but it looked to be about half of your $2,500. An easy way to chop that expense is to pick up a bunch of food at the supermarket and keep it in your room. Save dining out for maybe once a day. I remember in the early 90's I could book airfare from Burbank and a hotel like the Excalibur, for three nights, for less than $200. Things change.
That’s why you shouldn’t pay attention to UA-camrs, they are making money off these videos. You can have a fun time for a lot less. Kids are happy eating at McDonald’s, no need to take them to restaurants like this
@@davidsegura4910 I'm not a kid, but I do eat lots of McDonald's while in vegas, I for one will not pay $20 for a burger and $8 for fries. The only buffet we ate was the breakfast buffet at Luxor, it was $20, loaded up for the day and then just nibbled on things through out the day. Best place for snacks and drinks was the CVS or Walgreens. I got a 24 can of Mic Ultra for $3.99 at CVS.
What is the point of going to Vegas only to force yourself to eat like a pauper? There's no reason to come if you're just going to have to rely on supermarkets and liquor stores for cheap stuff.
as a bachelor i love how u added as u spent.
Back in the 80s it was cheap if you chose the right hotels. My Dad took me to the Sahara and the room was $30 a night. I thought it was awesome, one of my best memories with Dad..
i went in september and stayed in Venetian, so far that has been my best hotel that i have stayed in Vegas, it's a little pricey but definitely worth it. I loved the fact that i have access to both venetian and pallazo's amenities since theyr'e sister company. I can't wait to go back for my wifes' bday in April 2023.
I totally agree! The Venetian is such a good hotel and what I really loved when I stayed there was the fact that parking is free and you could literally walk anywhere
I love the Venetian and Palazzo too!
Covid shut everything down and only a dozen buffets reopened afterwards. This was the first sign that the casinos were not going to offer loss leaders to attract gamblers. Southpoint is the only buffet that is playing to that tune. I am somewhat confused you didn’t take your family to Chinatown since you have a car. $197 would go very far and you would probably get better food and service. Resorts World food court is very expensive and you could do better elsewhere. Give Chinatown a try next time and your wallet will thank you
We live in Southern California... so I'd argue most of the Asian food here in Orange County / Los Angeles is better than that of Vegas Chinatown.... so we ate what we can't get in LA/OC. No really good spots in LA/OC for Singaporean/Malaysian. And Mott 32 doesn't have an LA/OC location.
Awesome job Chris thumb up.
Thanks Adam!
Wow .. sounds Cheap and thanks for this informations, anyway the filming so amazing, Big thanks from Indonesia.
Thanks uti!
You saved a lot by not having to pay resort fees. I don't mind spending a premium if I'm eating or drinking things I can't get at home. I definitely bring my own coffee, French press and hot water boiler with me to save on coffee. I can't justify spending $6 on a single cup of coffee, ever.
Wow, where did you see it for only $6? We were paying $8.
Yeah... our Cappuccino at the Bellagio was $8
@@YellowProductions I'll get a drip or iced coffee at the Eataly bakery once per trip, but making my own coffee is the best. I like being able to leave the room and just start doing what I want instead of waiting in a long line.
Crazy you got more views than subs CONGRATS 🔥🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽🤘🏽 been here since first Joshua tree trip
Awesome Bye Dave!
Thanks for this vlog, and in all honesty not a bad price for the Bellagio!
A really good price for Bellagio!