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The internet is full of 'Las Vegas on a budget' articles that are either unrealistic or describe a miserable experience. This one is different — here's a $100/day budget that's honest, achievable, and still genuinely enjoyable.
The Breakdown
- Hotel (Downtown or off-Strip): $50–60/night (booked in advance)
- Food: $30–35 (breakfast from convenience store $5, lunch at food truck or off-Strip $10, dinner at a mid-range local restaurant $15–20)
- Entertainment: $10–20 (Tix4Tonight discount show tickets or free options)
- Gambling budget: $20 (set this limit and honor it)
- Transport: $10 (Uber to/from one destination; mostly walk or use free trams)
- Drinks: included in gambling budget (free at casino while you play)
Where the Money Disappears
The $100/day budget breaks immediately if you: pay Strip hotel prices, order drinks at the bar when not gambling, take Ubers for short distances you could walk, or eat at any Strip restaurant without checking prices first.