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Travel to Las Vegas Cost

How Much Does Travel to Las Vegas Cost?

Low: 3 Night Package: $300-$500

3 Night Package: $400-$700

High: 3 Night Package: $600+

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They sky's the limit in Sin City and the Vegas experience hinges on whether you're a high roller or a budget spender. Prices are seasonal and go up during weekends, holidays and special events. Rooms in casinos on the Strip generally cost more than rooms in casinos off the Strip, but first timers should try to find a room on the Strip to get the full effect of Glitter Gulch. Both Vegas.com and LasVegas.com are members of the Better Business Bureau and excellent places to start when developing your Vegas travel plans. You can search for and reserve hotel rooms, shows, air/hotel travel packages and much more.

Typical costs:

The cost of a three-night air/hotel package for two generally runs $300-$500 per person on the low end; $400-$700 in the mid-range; and $600+ for more expensive accommodations.
For those using flight vouchers or driving to Vegas and looking for budget accommodations, there are three Motel 6 locations with rates generally running $40-$50 per night based on double occupancy.
Room rates at the hotel casinos fluctuate wildly, but savvy travelers can find cheaper lodging on the Strip if they shop around. Frommer's offers a comprehensive list of Vegas hotels with information about their price and location and links to their official websites.
Great deals can be found at the Stratosphere and the the Sahara for under $50 a night double occupancy.
High-end hotel casinos include the Bellagio and the Wynn Las Vegas.

Additional costs:

The recreational possibilities are plentiful and include tours of the Grand Canyon or Hoover Dam. Go online for tours under $100; tours $100-$300; and tours over $300.
Golfers will be anxious to hit the greens at one of the many golf courses which are broken down into$15-$110, $101-$200 and $201+ per round. If spas are your thing, Vegas offers dozens of options. Tips are not usually included in the price and a gratuity of 15-20 percent is appropriate.
Some attractions, like the Sirens of TI show at Treasure Island; the Fountains at the Bellagio; and the Fremont Street Experience are free. Others, like the Eiffel Tower Experience at Paris Las Vegas ($9 adults/$7 ages 6-12 and 65+/free for youth under 5); the Roller Coaster at New York-New York ($12.50 per person; those planning on riding twice can buy a second ticket for $6 when making their first ticket purchase); or the Gondola Ride at the Venetian ($15 adults/$7.50 ages 12 and under) cost a modest fee.
Production shows and concerts cost much more. Cirque du Soleil has a number of ongoing productions, priced at $75-$165. Vegas.com offers a comprehensive list of performances priced from lowest to highest. It will also save you time getting into the casino nightclubs by offering advance reservations at multiple Vegas hotspots. Covers vary and front of the line passes will cost you more.
Buffets are a Vegas tradition and range from less than $15 to more than $35 per person. LasVegas.com offers a helpful list of buffets and restaurants.

Discounts:

If you're interested in staying at a particular casino, check their website for Internet offers or other special deals and sign up on their mailing list for notices on special promotions.

Shopping for travel to las vegas:

Plane fares will vary depending on where you're flying in from, but Las Vegas' McCarran International Airport is a hub for US Airways and Southwest Airlines.
Do comparison shopping on travel packages offered by sites such as Expedia; Travelocity; Orbitz; and CheapTickets.