How Do I Save Money in Vegas?

There are lots of ways to save money in Las Vegas: coupons, discounts, special promotions, comps and so on. But use them wisely!!!

Some General Suggestions

1. Most resorts have 'Special Offers' displayed on their websites.
2. Ask about a room upgrade at check-in. (ASK, not DEMAND.)
3. Ask your hotel about 'Fun Books' -- a Las Vegas vacation term for a book of coupons, usually good for deals on things like gambling, restaurants and attractions.
4. Locals can sometimes get great discounts not available to outsiders. If you stay with family or friends living in Las Vegas, maybe you can get them, too.
   

More Ways to Help You Save Money

NEW: Cheap, Hot, Ready & Cheap!

Not to be outdone, Las Vegas CityLife focused like a laser on the stomach, meaning: all the ways you can fill it up cheap. Some of it's even pretty tasty. (May 2009)

NEW: The Weekly’s Recession-Busting Guide

Recession taking a toll on your lifestyle? Las Vegas Weekly put together a list of things available for FREE, CHEAP & TRADE. (April 2009)

NEW: LVCVA Launches StayAndPlayHere.com

A website specifically for Las Vegas Valley residents, brimming with Staycation (vacation at home) deals. Use your NV driver's license as a VIP discount card to live it up in Las Vegas, Mesquite, Laughlin, Boulder City and Primm. (April 2009)

A Bet on Summer Hotel Discounts in Las Vegas

Prediction: lower room rates in a gambling town that has seen a dip in business. Includes several suggestions for how to save money this summer. (Los Angeles Times, June 4, 2008 -- about a year old, but still enough good advice to keep it in the list)

LVCVA Search for Special Offers

The Las Vegas Convention & Visitors Authority (LVCVA) provides this powerful search tool. Also: ask about books of coupons for restaurants, hotels and casinos.
3150 Paradise Rd (across from Convention Center). (702) 892-0711.
Reservations / Info: 1-877-847-4858 (daily 6am-9pm PT)

VegasFreebie.com

Attractions organized by locations and category. ALSO: free transportation (shuttles & trams).

Las Vegas Coupons

FREE beer, discounts, 2-for-1 specials, VIP coupon books, etc.

Dining Bargains

Restaurants offering bargains: Steak, Prime Rib, Other, Hot Dogs, Breakfast, Shrimp, and Drinks.

Free Lounge Shows

Left column: Change Search -- under Category select "Free" from the dropdown menu. Fine-tune the other settings and click: Search Shows

Las Vegas Magazine

Ask at check-in about finding a copy. Scan ads for coupons.

What's On Magazine

Coupons for a variety of activities.

Las Vegas Hotel Discount Codes on Squidoo.com

Every day people pay vastly different prices for exactly the same rooms in Las Vegas hotels. Here are some useful tips to help you save on your booking.

I'll add more links as I find them.

UPDATED: July 3, 2009