Things You'll Need:
- Computer with Internet access
- Flexibility in time of travel
- Rental car, optional
- Map of Las Vegas
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Step 1
Choose to travel when the city draws fewer tourists in order to get the best hotel prices. You can go in July or August when temperatures tend to be very hot or in December prior to the holidays. Even the pricier hotels drop their rates to very affordable levels this time of year.
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Step 2
Plan your stay during the week such as Sunday through Thursday which will allow you to avoid the price spikes at hotels that often occur on the weekends.
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Step 3
Sign up for email promotions on the websites of the hotels you are considering. Regular emails will announce special deals you can take advantage of.
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Step 4
Explore the hotels on the strip, downtown and off the strip for the best deals. Both The Strip and downtown see a lot of action and you can take the bus for a minimal fee from one place to the other. Many hotels off The Strip offer a shuttle service to the main attractions.
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Step 5
Ask for any possible free upgrades when checking in. During low season it is often possible to get a room with a great view for the price of basic accommodations.
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Step 1
Load up on a breakfast buffet. Breakfast time is often the least expensive buffet offering and almost every hotel has one. Choose a moderately priced hotel such the Monte Carlo, TI or something off The Strip for the best deal.
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Step 2
Seek out Happy Hours which can be found in many of the bars and lounges throughout hotels or at restaurants in places such as the Miracle Mile Shops of Planet Hollywood. They often include drink deals and appetizers.
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Step 3
Fill up at the Food Court in the Fashion Show Mall. There are a lot of offerings here that are easy on the pocket book.
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Step 4
Use the coupons from the hotel. Often you will receive buy-one-get-one-free coupons for buffets or drinks when you check in. Make it a priority to use them if it is a good deal.
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Step 5
Consider renting a car to explore options off The Strip. Use your map to locate local hang outs like Sam’s Town or In-N-Out burger to find less expensive meal options.
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Step 1
Visit each hotel on The Strip. There is so much to see and do for free at the hotels from the botanical garden in the Bellagio to the flaming volcano outside the Mirage.
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Step 2
See the free animal attractions in the hotels. The Flamingo offers a bird habitat and there is the lion habitat inside the MGM Grand.
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Step 3
Check out attractions like the tower at the Stratosphere Hotel and the Eiffel Tower at Paris Hotel early in the day. Often the prices are cheaper or you can get buy-one-get-one-free coupons if you go before the demand increases for night viewings.
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Step 4
When planning to attend a show such as Cirque du Soleil research if the lowest priced tickets really provide a bad view. Ask questions of other travels at popular travel forums online. Many theaters are designed so that very little is obstructed from view even in the cheap seats.
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Step 5
Rent a car and drive to the nearby Red Rock Canyon for a break from The Strip and views of some beautiful scenery.
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Step 6
Take advantage of some discount shopping at nearby outlet malls. Both the Fashion Outlet Mall of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Premium Outlets are accessible by bus service.
