10 Tips & Mistakes | Las Vegas Travel Guide 2024

[@TravelRuby]

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[@rickyminorful]

Travel Ruby FYI Update: Beginning January 2020 Taxis are going to be flat fee for everything on the Strip.

[@tequilapapi9274]

For free entry into Vegas clubs watch my channel to find out!

[@mikemorr5378]

stay on freemont st at the four Queens same price as luxor and excaliber and no resort fee and it is a party every night down there

[@PillCosbylovesPills]

Folks, just being honest with you all....I'm in Vegas this Labor day weekend and it's a total joke! Marijuana smoke everywhere on the strip, ghetto people everywhere, limits to how many people can be in the pool at one time....BARS ARE NOT OPEN! no performances, things are stale making it not worth it...I'm sorry I wasted my time here!

[@thatssheek]

@@mikemorr5378 so that's the location to stay at in Vegas cuz I want to go in December for my birthday and I'm ready to turnt TF up

[@gregs8313]

Right after checking in - Walgreens trip... cash, bottled water (I mean lots of water), alcohol, snacks for 4 am munchies👌

[@dadejavusc]

Exactly what I do.

[@desireelebron539]

Tell me you’ve been to Vegas more than once without telling me!!

[@NatalieF19]

Yup that’s what we plan to do in June. I love doing this when we head to a city with a drugstore lol

[@jesse590]

@@NatalieF19 Hey, I'm going in June as well. The 6th-9th... have fun!!

[@NatalieF19]

@@jesse590 omg we’re definitely going around the same time. I’m from the June 4th-8th, I hope you have fun also!!!

[@keithgeisen]

I learned #1. Walking shoes - ppl will go in and not know how much they will walk, even in their own casino- start walking at home every day before the trip! Wear walking shoes with socks - one of my friends ruined her vacation because she didn’t wanna wear socks. the blisters killed a vacation. Thanks for taking the time to make your videos. Enjoy them very much.

[@robertdiehl3887]

Don't forget the Daybed at the Bellagio pool. You spend $150ish, if memory serves correct, for a queen size bed next to a pool. It comes with a storage locker (the other storage lockers are near the restrooms), umbrella, food and drink service, but the best thing is that the $150 goes towards your food and drinks. So if you are planning a pool day, you will spend at least that amount to feed yourself throughout the day. When I was there, it was $45 for an ice bucket of 5 beers. Easily the best money I spent when I was there.

[@MrAvoutour]

This is a legit video, not repeating the basic tips that everybody has said before, great insight!

[@rmt4232]

Buy your booze from Walgreens or CVS, half the price of booze in the hotels, especially beer.

[@bm373]

Buy your alcohol at a liquor close to home. 1 bottle = the cost of 1 drink in Vegas. I save so much 😂

[@Timothyojohnson]

Yes Roy that's a good tip. You can also get your water at three too. I get my water and beer at a CVS or Walgreens all the time. Its a great tip. I just love this budget hack.

[@a.m.m.4592]

Best Vegas tip of all. Been doing it since the Walgreens opened near the Venetian and the CVS near the MGM.

[@danc1197]

Stores on the strip will still charge more. They have to pay for that prime real estate. Buy things away from the Strip and you'll save more money. Cigs at 7 eleven on the strip sell for $13. Any where else in town under $9.

[@russmode]

...especially WATER!!

[@petejohnson6260]

I live here - Ruby's advice is still sound today. Even with the decrease in tourism (or maybe because of it), the scams that she mentions are in full force. Good video for Las Vegas tourists! Ruby is right on!

[@12012channel]

Ok, maybe a stupid question but is it cheaper to take rideshares around or drive yourself around? I know driving would seem cheaper but with all parking fees is it still cheaper? Are parking fees reasonable or astronomically expensive like most things in Vegas? If you have your own transportation would you still recommend staying on the strip?

[@pamelabrown7204]

@@12012channel I recommend using Lyft; Vegas drivers are notoriously bad, then you throw in tourists who don't really know where they're going and, well, being driven is the better choice for in town.

[@12012channel]

@@pamelabrown7204 Thank you.

[@scottjohnson5415]

@@12012channel Parking lots in Vegas casinos are usually at the back of the property, and sometimes not easy to find. Las Vegas Boulevard at night (and especially on the weekend) becomes as congested as Broadway in Times Square at rush hour. Total parking lot. Uber or Lyft is the best way around, IMHO

[@zackprice8688]

so it didn't change in a single year wow

[@funalicious1000]

Don't even tell the street vendors you are leaving tonight...just walk past them.

[@MrAminalCrackers]

Just tell them that you're a brony and they'll leave you alone

[@funalicious1000]

@@MrAminalCrackers That could work! 😂

[@ohlordy9680]

Возможно, что если создать около 33 видео, как говорили, то нынешние мои видео KZbin будет больше предлагать, а может и нет. А в моём случае ещё неизвестно, приведёт ли это к монетизации, хоть другие подобные каналы монетизированы. ):

[@Camman010]

You missed the most important one and that is to wear comfortable footwear. Just to get from your room to the lobby may take you 20 min walking.

[@TravelRuby]

Excellent tip!

[@Camman010]

Another tip is DON'T J WALK. The fines run from between $200.00 and $400.00. If you are a tourist you can be held in jail until you pay the fine.

[@TravelRuby]

@@Camman010 Great tip! I actually mention this in my newest video!

[@bpmonsta6450]

You are so right on with all of your tips. I just went a few weeks ago and learned the hard way about shoes. It was cold so I was wearing casual style boots and after I few days I had multiple blisters and one to the point of bleeding. Had to buy gauze and cover them the rest of my trip. You will be walking ALOT, shoes are very important.

[@rickdiculous9737]

She forgot to also mention to wear clothes when in public, keep your eyes open when walking and looking for signs, when thirsty drink water, when hungry dont forget to eat, etc. Theres so many important tips she forgot! 😂

[@ZackJ100]

Oh my god Ruby! When you said "Don't stay off strip" you recorded a hotel I literally had to stay at during a buddy's bachelor party because he INSISTED we didn't stay on strip. And I told him over and over again the amount of money we will have to spend on ubers and rides is going to be way over what difference we "saved" staying off strip. He was so disappointed by the end of the week that we didn't stay on strip.

[@briemac4780]

Exactly. Pay for really good walking/running shoes than ubers.

[@100Bubbie]

I stayed in a hostel downtown thinking I was saving money. The bus was out of service due to construction downtown, and I had to walk 8 blocks to catch the bus at the Strat. My feet were bruised by the end of my trip from all the walking. Regret not staying in Strip 😭

[@bogusmogus9551]

Zack, yes Ruby's advice is sooo right. Most people don't put the cab fares etc. into the equation and it makes perfect sense, Also, you are in the centre of the 'action' so if you want to walk somewhere you can at any time you want. You are in 'Vegas to 'Do' 'Vegas, so 'Do' it proper!

[@HR-wd6cw]

Tip: See if your hotel has a free shuttle. Sometimes you have to wait 30 minutes for it to arrive, but it literally costs nothing extra if you're staying at the hotel. SEcond, if you just need to get the rental car center, there are free shuttle busses to and from the McCarran rental car center. No need to take a taxi.

[@adsmith122]

if the hotel has a free shuttle call as you're getting off the plane to see when the next times are

[@billnoll]

As far as I know, strip hotels are not permitted to have airport shuttles… the taxi companies took care of that years ago.

[@IShowant]

I've gone to Vegas at least once a year since I was 18 (I'm 35), I also lived in Vegas...I support this video. Good basic tips

[@TravelRuby]

Thanks Starsha!

[@gregorytrexler6126]

Starsha Bledsoe is vegas as bad as people make it🤔🤔

[@Framer_Mike]

#lvhs91 :)

[@TravelRuby]

*Thank you to everyone who has contributed tips and conversation to the video! I am blown away by how many views it has! I love Las Vegas, and I go there numerous times every year. I plan on making A LOT of new content for the channel. I will be traveling back to Vegas very soon!*

[@sonniejohnson4142]

We love you Ruby!!

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

I never understood clubs. Expensive as hell, loud as hell, crowded as hell. For what? Just chill with some people and buy a case

[@revcounselor]

Great tips. As someone who has been there over 50 times, I'm always amazed how slick the scams get over time. However, I don't consider the costume people scammers. It's honest work and I don't think they try to trick anyone out of anything. I'd never do it but I see a lot of folks having fun with it.

[@5starkzzzzzzzz]

Is it true that you get bored quickly In vegas

[@leonardtreloar4138]

@@5starkzzzzzzzz Should definitely keep your trip to 3 days at a time

[@ricabel321]

@@leonardtreloar4138 Why????????????????????????????????????????????

[@leonardtreloar4138]

@@ricabel321 it' gets boring quickly imo. And you'll ruin your happy place when you over indulge

[@ricabel321]

@@leonardtreloar4138 Then I suggest that you are not really into Vegas. I could easily go to Vegas for 2 weeks and still be sad when day 14 comes and I have to leave. Personally, I enjoy a brisk morning (8 AM) walk either Downtown or along the Strip. I could walk thru Bellagio, The Venetian, TI, and the Mirage almost every day. I enjoy playing (mostly) BJ and then Craps and Slots. And I play a “LOT” but I consider them as the price of “entertainment” that I like. To me a 3 day trip is like sitting down to a 7 course meal and leaving as soon as the hors d’oeuvre is served. IMHO

[@Kelly-tj8xv]

In the shopping areas, do NOT take the face cream samples the kiosk employee tries to hand you. Then they compliment you, say your hair is amazing, your makeup is amazing, your clothes are adorable, your jewelry is the prettiest, then they'll say oh I have another sample. Then they'll try to get you to sit so they can apply a cream to your face. They're pretty scary when you say no and walk away, because they're pissed off that you've wasted their time. So don't even take the sample they offer in the first place.

[@jefflopez9348]

lol I was born and raised in Vegas and worked on the strip. This isn't ALWAYS the case lol

[@ss_whole]

I spent $49 to go from Houston to Vegas on Spirit, spent $25 on the cab from the airport to the strip. $49 for the first 1200 miles then half that to make it the last 500 yards.

[@lisarichards5505]

best advice on youtube so far.i always rent car, comfortable shoes, do activities a day. budget daily.

[@stacymcintyre1796]

Unfortunately it's no longer worth it to rent a car :-(

[@gabe1978]

@@stacymcintyre1796 why's that? About to visit and was thinking about, what's your take? I'm curious

[@travishouse6295]

Every year we stop at Lee's liquor on Las Vegas Blvd and buy about $300 worth of beer and liquor then fill up the bathtub in our room at palazzo with ice and use it as a cooler.

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

This is how you do it

[@johnadamski9913]

How do you shower?

[@travishouse6295]

@@johnadamski9913 the Palazzo has a separate shower and bathtub 👍

[@Cyber_Levi]

Lee's is the spot

[@tayahharris]

im allergic to alcohol, and i dont typically spend too much gambling.. but i still absolutely love vegas! love your videos ruby

[@eiji81]

Good tips. An alternative to getting a table at a night club is doing a party bus instead. It’s much cheaper (about $40-50 per person and includes drinks in the bus!). You also get to go to more than one club (at least 2-4) instead of being stuck in just one. Don’t buy drinks at the clubs, big waste of money. $15-20 for a beer and more for liquor.

[@TravelRuby]

great tip! thanks for commenting!

[@andyanderson3437]

Ruby you changed the year!!!!

[@deanhart9627]

The cab boycott thing has always amused me. You go to Vegas to throw money around but everyone wants to penny pinch when it comes to rides. Cabs now have flat fees from the airport to the hotels so you don't have to haggle distance and prices.

[@davidjohnson4198]

I've been to Vegas 50 times even married at the Bellagio in 2008. This is probably the best overall tips for Vegas I've watched. Stay as close to Bellagio as possible your walking times will be cut drastically. If you're a foodie like me bring a ton of money. I come for the poker. I've stayed at every hotel so if you ask I'll tell you what I think. I usually stay free ( other than resort fees. Get an airline credit card and fly free or very cheap. It's easy.

[@TravelRuby]

Thanks for commenting! I am glad you enjoyed the video ❤️ We also love the Bellagio!

[@kass2914]

Have you stayed at the Flamingo? What do you think?

[@davidjohnson4198]

@@kass2914 I stayed there last year and regretted it. I call it the dirty bird. I had 5 free nights(had to pay resort fees). Great location but I definitely wouldn't pay to stay there. Depends a bit on why and who you're going with. If this is a romantic getaway stay at Aria or Bellagio or someplace classy. But if you don't care all that much compare the cost to other cheaper hotel nearby like Ballys which is slightly better. But if you got a great deal it's a good location. Best breakfast is a short walk to Paris hotel @ Mon ami gabi.

[@kass2914]

David Johnson thanks! yea my group just wanted a cheap room lol so hopefully it’s not too bad. Thanks for the advice

[@TravelRuby]

@@kass2914 Hi Kassi, I have not stayed at the Flamingo. I know that it is very inexpensive rates!

[@davidphilion1432]

When I went to Vegas the cab driver took the shortest route to Caesars and it cost $20.00. It's amazing how many times I hear people saying there are better ways but it depends on who you ask.

[@tengen3613]

I've used Presidential limousine and they are absolutely great!

[@scsmiff]

Planning my first Vegas trip and this is SO helpful. Your videos are great. Thank you for doing this!

[@TravelRuby]

Thanks! I will be uploading videos all of July almost everyday Vegas related!

[@1megafactschannel516]

I agree

[@Bodangers]

I like how youre talking to us like a caring friend with experience would

[@leefastenau9890]

I had one of those cd guys give me a cd... I gave him a nickle and walked away. He didnt even know what to say, the look of disbelief on his face was priceless.

[@absolutegreenllc8565]

Did you make sure it was shiny before you gave it to him.

[@leefastenau9890]

@@absolutegreenllc8565 No way, not even a complementary spit shine.

[@Donovaan]

Anyway, thousands of ways to make money in the 21st century and you chose selling CDs? 😂

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

Best tip for vacation: Don't plan except things that need to be scheduled. I usually mark off a ton of things I'd like to do on Google Maps, then spend a day trying to hit one area each a day

[@codyglasson8695]

This! My wife HATES doing it this way lol. Screw planning, just go with the flow.

[@luumaven]

I literally travel to Vegas once a year and all of these tips are on the money. Good vid 👍🏾

[@anitasanders7013]

I agree!

[@portlandgoose4727]

I figuratively travel to Vegas once a month

[@hashtagjay4266]

as someone that has temporarily lived in vegas a few times, this vid is very accurate

[@PillCosbylovesPills]

Stay away from the timeshare presentation that is offered at the front of the Venetian....they redirect you to the Diamond resorts Cancun resort like 8 miles south of the strip.... Diamond resorts lies and it's a total waste of time! You have been warned!

[@jeremyepstein7977]

100% agree on booking the table. Definitely the way to go. If I’m not getting a table I frankly don’t see the point of going.

[@serjasent]

Nice pre-covid energy in this vid :)

[@blahblahblah3032]

Not a gambler nor a drinker and Vegas is my favorite vacation spot in the world :)

[@jesusanaya3190]

Tables are not $300-$500 at clubs, the prices start at around $2,000 for the table plus bottles after that range from $300-$500 for additional bottles and you must be consuming all night to keep the table.

[@JillLalande]

We booked a fancy suite once - never again. You don’t go to Vegas to stay in your room, you go to see the city and hit your room just to sleep. We find something along the Deuce route, often Circus Circus, where it’s stupid cheap, and get a weekly bus pass. It’ll take you just about anywhere in town. Our last trip was seven nights from Calgary Canada, room and flight included for $398 each (two years ago). Spend your money out and about town, not on a room that you’re barely in. My husband is the king of avoiding annoying sales people. When the face cream/perfume people harass him in the mall he says “no thanks, I’ve already eaten” and they never know how to respond! :)

[@cakes4208]

Awesome tips thxxxxx!

[@marktrainer8386]

People will be selling bottled water out of ice coolers on the pedway bridges that cross Las Vegas Blvd. They're sitting in ice and look SO refreshing when it is 110 F out and you're dying of thirst. I read somewhere to never do this, as some of the more unscrupulous folks will get empties out of the garbage and fill them up from bathroom faucets and then pack them in ice. So for the seller, it's pure profit. If you must, make sure the seal on the bottle isn't broken (always good advice).

[@donnalofton7988]

I spend a lot of time in Las Vegas and your tips are excellent! I absolutely co-sign them all! Good job!

[@bryanv4081]

South Point and the M are off strip and well worth the stay, IMO. I've been to South Point at least a half dozen times.

[@jeffryriley3867]

As far as drinking and gambling goes, My suggestion is, drink Iced Tea with Spiced Rum. The Tea keeps you alert, while the Rum gives you a case of “Easy Nerves.”

[@rocknroll7400]

Totally bought n paid for by the Las Vegas Tourism board

[@ecor150]

Omg. You just suggested one of the best tips ever which I don't think any other tip videos mentioned and I already watched like 6 of them. Go to Walgreens or something and buy something cheap to withdraw cash. Other videos just said go to a bank arm. But your tip is better.

[@ProfessionalGasLighting]

As someone who stays 20+ nights in Vegas a year, this is absolutely the truth. You should enjoy Vegas, good food, great memories for a weekend for UNDER 250 a person (depending on if your airport has a direct airline to Vegas, from Denver to Vegas a round trip ticket can be $40-$80!)

[@ValleyFireBuff]

Luxor is an amazing place to stay, even if you don’t have a lot of money, it worth staying there and booking a cheap room! The Mirage is also a good place!

[@WhereMyChicken]

I loved the pacing of this video! Fastest 14 minutes of great info ever. NEVER would stay on the strip before.

[@TravelRuby]

thx!

[@pearlb9359]

I've been to Vegas several times as well and this is perfect advice! Serious...girl you did an excellent job!!!

[@edgarmendez7705]

I live in vegas

[@edgarmendez7705]

And why is it populur.

[@brettford3406]

On a recent trip we took Uber from the airport to hotel. We took a cab from the hotel to the airport when we left. The cab was less expensive and no wait.

[@heavenhelpus479]

1. Don't even think about putting money in the airport slot machines. Or any slot machine for that matter. 2. On the way to your hotel, stop at a liquor store and buy your favorite booze. I always have a flask on me. 3. See at least one show per day. Or two. The entertainment is the best in the world. 4. If you are offered a room (comp) at a different hotel, it means they want you bad. Take the room. It will always be an upgrade (suite at least), plus they will throw in a meal or two at their best restaurants, if you ask. Their goal is your time in their casino. Period. 5. Never leave a hot table until it cools off. Then run like hell. Hot streaks are few and far between. 6. When you hit a streak, put some green or black chips in your pocket as they pay out. If you stack them, you'll be tempted to count them. Big mistake on day 1 of a 4 day stay. It's always fun to find several high denomination chips in your pocket back at the hotel. I never cash out till the last day. 7. If blackjack is your game, don't play at full tables. You need to play at least two hands per deal. If that means going to a higher limit table, then do it. Otherwise you aren't getting the odds needed to beat the house. Leave a table that has stupid players, even if the dealer is centerfold material. They screw up the count and therefore your odds. 8. Learn craps. All of it. Thoroughly. It's the only game with almost even odds when played properly. Don't be shy with your bets, it will cost you. The action is wildly fast and the most fun of all gambling games. 9. Never play slots or roulette. Ever. Slot machines built the hotel you are staying at. Roulette is just burning your money in a hurry, every time. 10. Be flexible and spontaneous. Have sex at any hour of they day or night. You will be more relaxed and won't feel like you're missing something. And hotel sex is one of the 5 best kind you can have. Most rooms have a jacuzzi for just this reason. 11. Sleep is highly overrated. Sleep on the plane trip back or when you get home. You can have 2 weeks of fun in 4 days. Easy. 12. Don't go to any outdoor concerts. 13. Use the safe at the front desk instead of the one in your room. Trust me on this one.

[@midsummersnight3848]

Thank you for this. 👏👏👏👏👏 Going for the first time later this month.

[@MichelleSlotChik]

I only put money in slots and have won a lot of money your advice kinda sucks

[@heavenhelpus479]

@@MichelleSlotChik Every book ever written on the subject clearly states that slots are the worst odds game of all. It is a matter of mathematics, not opinion. Slots built Vegas. Read a book.

[@SSSS-wq4vn]

Never 12 made me sad.

[@humanfairy]

This is amazing. Thank you so much

[@PlanetMCAL]

Gotta agree...My Vegas rocks!

[@DC_R]

ATM: Continue Transaction? Me: 😳 TWEEEELVE DOOLLAASS?!?!?

[@shadowfilm7980]

Nice video. I am watching this in early 2023 but I think it’s still valid. Good points made. Thanks.

[@electricwall]

We took Greyhound bus to Vegas 75 bucks for two of us. It’s right next to the plaza hotel in fact there’s a door that goes from the Greyhound bus station into the plaza. I love the plaza it’s seediness it’s old-school Vegas style. And when we wanted to go to the strip we walked down Fremont street to the bus depot and took a city bus for just a few bucks. It was safe. It was convenient. I ain’t rich and I ain’t poor but I ain’t no fool

[@TravelRuby]

Thanks for commenting Stephen!

[@andydd68]

Yeah..it's good..although I'd recommend Flix over greyhound

[@electricwall]

andydd68 I’ve never heard of it? I’m in a power wheelchair and greyhound was very accommodating.

[@aaroncrewse5746]

I love Vegas, but there is also other stuff to do within a few hours of the strip so I get the rental car. One time I was in Vegas with some people but the last day I was going to be by myself. I started out throwing $20 into the machines, I realized for that amount of money I can go rent a convertible Ford Mustang and drive out to Death Valley NP, what a great day.

[@MichaelWite19]

If you are going to Vegas or anywhere far away I highly recommend buying a rental from a company like Budget online and then picking it up in the airport! It can be cheaper (depends) and it is SO much more convenient

[@andrewsmith1168]

Uber is the way to travel in Vegas you can’t get ripped off.

[@theeternalone]

Why wouldn't renting a car be a better idea if you are going to be going to a lot of different places in the area?

[@andrewsmith1168]

theeternalone because the cost of parking can be a lot.

[@shaun6828]

@@theeternalone Traffic and finding parking can add more stress than it's worth. Driver can't drink much either...

[@Mastersargent1000]

@@theeternalone no one is driving I go go Vegas to drink

[@playboymaxim]

@@theeternalone I actually think renting a car can be more of a hassle, especially if it's your first visit and don't know the area

[@oak4881]

Treasure Island, the mirage and bally's are the best "cheap" hotels on the strip right in the heart of it all and enough fun to be had in the hotel's themselves. Bally's is really good for valentine's day too

[@robertblow9523]

I stayed at Excalibur ❤️ this is great advice I plan on going back and definitely had huge set backs on my trip there in 2019, which is why I’m here. thank you!

[@staceylovespaper]

We figured out the "we are leaving today" trick!! It works so well, as soon as you say we are heading to the airport, the people stop talking to you!!

[@youmarc11]

Hoover Damn and Red Rock Canyon. All I do when I go to Vegas. :)

[@robertwinfree3197]

If you like Red Rock Canyon, take about a 2 hour road trip up to Zion National Parkin southern Utah. It’s well worth the trip! Unfortunately for us, Hoover Dam was still closed due to the ‘rona. I loved both Red Rock and Zion!

[@MichelleSlotChik]

Boring lol

[@socalgolf9978]

the over plan is spot on we get half of what we want to do and always exhuasted.

[@eldcool3290]

On the player club cards get 2 in the same NAME. Tell them u lost one of the cards . U and u r partner in Vegas take the card that u asked for a duplicate. And BOTH use the same card number to gamble with . You’ll get points twice as fast

[@tvtime1]

im here for ruby's first videos!

[@westnblu]

1.07 The Limo driver seems a bit wobbly on his feet !! haha

[@XpapricaX]

All that champagne

[@rachaeloconnr2635]

MyVegas combined with Mlife saves us close to a grand every year!!!

[@stinkstick17]

Same here, i don’t remember the last time i payed for a room or buffet in vegas.

[@gracemmorenomaymi]

Sounds awesome!!! How does the mlife work?! 😃😃

[@stinkstick17]

@@gracemmorenomaymi apply at your hotels Mlife desk as soon as you check in. Every dollar you put into slots or gamble at a table gets tracked, the more you gamble the more comps you qualify for.

[@gracemmorenomaymi]

@@stinkstick17 thanks!!!

[@marykaykurth1040]

Glad you brought up the ATMs. Depending on where you are, fees range anywhere from 4.99 to 10.99. And then there's what your bank charges. Should also mention there is a LOT of walking involved. Even if you know exactly where you are going. Have been to Vegas maybe 14 of the last 19 years, and the first thing I do is buy a bus pass. 3 days for around $20. Great work! Can't wait to get back.

[@kennethhoppe2259]

That's a great idea then I go to the Pawn Shop and buy Bicycle and a pad lock 🔐 you wouldn't have to walk at all.

[@lisalevy3411]

You are my new fave on You Tube. Traveling vicariously through you.

[@MsKillerqueen5]

Going in 3 days...so glad I got a room on the strip...makes sense

[@TravelRuby]

have a great time!

[@AnnaSooAmazing]

I’m going to Vegas in august on a solo trip and this help a lot being it’s my first time going to Vegas

[@alimaleki217]

Great advice Ruby! Avoiding cabs and not staying off-strip are the top in my books!

[@drockafella132]

Uber is cheapest, but Limo is the way to go if you’re with a few people and you want the VIP experience. However, don’t pre-book it. Limos are lined up when you leave the airport; walk to a driver (third one in line) and offer $80 cash and advise what you want - i.e. your hotel/casino and liquor store stop. They are happy accept because they pocket the cash (I assume). I’ve done this the last 10 trips to Vegas and it beats paying $15 a person for a shuttle with multiple stops that takes forever to get you to your destination. Make sure to TIP.. Vegas service workers talk and you will save in the long run.

[@mnagel80]

Vegas is spendy and brilliant at marketing to make things....rooms, shows, meals, winning...sound like a great deal! You can set a budget, but even fast food on the strip costs more than a few blocks off. I agree with so many of your tips! We were locals for years and now visit to see friends and avoid the strip, but even local casino hotels (i.e. Station casinos, South Point, etc.) charge resort fees! If you plan on staying on the strip the whole time....unless you are there to party and gamble....you are missing out! Vegas has great nature areas, Hoover Dam, and oddball locations that make the city unique! The Mob Museum, Pinball Museum, and more! If you do stay on the strip and don't plan on leaving it, no way would I rent a car for the cost of parking! Although they smell like piss, the Deuce bus is nice. Monorail blows as it is a long walk to the actual casino areas you want to be in! Know where you're at....if hotels by each other are owned by the same company, they may be connected by a walking mall, free monorail, etc.! Staying at Mandalay Bay and want to get to Caesars Palace without all the walking? Tram to Excalibur and cross the street to New York, New York. Get on a tram there to Bellagio. Walk through Bellagio in the air as it is worth seeing and exit onto Flamingo through their shops...c oss the street and all of a sudden you are at Ceasars! Sure there is walking...but you save thousands of steps! Or as she says...spend the money and UBER! Oh yeah, The Strip takes forever....ask your driver to take Industrial running along I-15! Locals use it and cut traveling from one end to the other at night by an hour! No joke!

[@eva-nr2bs]

"I usually have drink in my hand" :-)))))

[@MrEmanuel1223]

great vid been going to vegas over 30 years, love it for 3-4 days due for another trip end of month

[@BBond88]

The club table booking tip is absolutely true!

[@TravelRuby]

agreed!

[@Steve-gn4hk]

Excellent video. Staying ON the strip is a must .

[@TravelRuby]

agreed!

[@mindyaneck3]

The Excalibur was gorgeous!!

[@25jessieg]

Flamingo has a cool garden area to check out. And learn the free tram system. It's free from Mandalay to Belagio. Never try to walk the strip. That's crazy.

[@robloxkingboss1135]

What tram is free? You talking about the monorail?

[@pamelabrown7204]

@@robloxkingboss1135 No, Monorail runs from Sahara to the strip. The free tram is a totally different system, and IS FREE, but only connects a couple of the southern most properties, as stated. The Monorail does cost something, but even if you are asked to disembark the car, if you stay in the station you can keep riding, seeing the sights, for the same ticket as long as you like. I'm a Vegas resident (aka Local) and my husband and I would do this once a month or so, just for fun.

[@FrugalBeauty27]

BONUS TIP: If you say you work for either RCI or Interval International and that you already get free/discounted resort stays as an employee then the timeshare people will back off. RCI and II are timeshare exchange programs (not timeshares) and the timeshare worker will probably know one or the other.

[@Wanderlustertoo]

Ruby, first awesome vlogs! I noticed this vlog is 2 years old. How much is this vlog different than today’s Vegas? Keep up the great videos! Thank you in advance!

[@amy2284]

I would love to see a my Vegas app video. Thank you for great info

[@koreancanuck]

I always take Uber/Lyft when I land in McCarran. Always reliable.

[@jimklemens5018]

You should try the fixed price taxis to your hotel.

[@drewgrows7765]

Drinking at the slots can be fun. Don't get get drunk at table games since they require some judgement

[@VictorHernandez-pu6cg]

I live here. Solid tips for real.

[@TravelRuby]

Thanks Victor!

[@markbroughton5814]

Extra Tip: it's just money, you'll make more. BB King even said, if you wanna have a blast, you gotta spend some cash! Let the good times roll.

[@JoeOh100]

atlantis show with a FAT TUESDAY is one of my favorite things to do!!!

[@johnhostetler9666]

Love your videos! The REAL reason to use a players card when you gamble, is to reduce your tax debt if you hit a taxable jackpot over $1200. The card tracks what you spend, and offsets what you lose against any taxable wins, reducing the amount you owe at tax time. The comps and discounts are great too. Great videos!

[@Omikoshi78]

You know this guide is legit when it starts with “skip the cab” lol. The longest running con in Vegas is the cab asking you “fast way or long way?”. Both are wrong and will cost 2x what it should. The right answer is “short way”. Or just use Uber/Lyft.

[@kstig2672]

Just wanted to let you know that taxi's charge a flat rate to and from the airport now. This change took place on dec 20 2019.

[@Omikoshi78]

Kstig - hey thanks for the heads up. This is good to know. I’ll probably stick with Uber/Lyft since I like the ride history feature and it’s easier to expense. :)

[@ericdiekmann11]

Tell them to use Tropicana Ave.

[@jimklemens5018]

Ummmm... the taxis have a fixed price from the airport to the hotels.

[@Omikoshi78]

@@jimklemens5018 Watch out on the way back to the airport, it’s probably not flat rate.

[@johnegli1308]

Exactly right about timeshare trap. A couple in our group there for bull riding finals did it. 4-5 hours later. And they said keep the tickets. Not happy campers. But learning experience there.

[@Timothyojohnson]

Hi John. I know frustrating the timeshare trap is. My parents and I went to one of the timeshares once. It was not fun at all.

[@johnegli1308]

@@Timothyojohnson they tell ya 90 minutes. But then u get on their bus and your stuck. High pressure sales technique. Rather underhanded. In my opinion.

[@ojosazules8828]

11:17..ha ATM fee at Mandalay Bay was $7.50, fell for that there last week😉

[@513villain5]

Rob España88 atm fees super cheap at a lot of the dispensaries

[@travissanchez8068]

Its $9 now

[@FlowUrbanFlow]

Never use ATMs, always cash back at convenience stores

[@selectshelley]

If you have only 3-4 days in Las Vegas, then likely staying on the Strip is right for most people; however, there are some very nice place off Strip, especially if you're in town for a week or longer. There's far more to Las Vegas than The Strip. Great tip about the time share trap. They work that same trap everywhere. For me, this is one of your best videos (most helpful), and you do a lot of good videos.

[@patrickk3922]

Hi Ruby, love your videos. If you would be kind enough to do a "My Vegas" video that would be awesome! Thanks & regards, Patrick

[@Marthisdil]

For those seeing this video nowadays (2022+), reminder, taxis from the airport ALL have set fees to the various strip hotels

[@denniskeller3928]

Definitely they best Vegas information I have seen , thanks

[@elviradrayer3609]

Thank you for your advice where going on first week of August

[@tedfinan7331]

Resort fees now 35-49 us. Canadian travellers count on 50-70 can. Advise? Find a no resort fee hotel or use the " vegas sandwich" t check in and ask for no resort fee.

[@tedfinan7331]

Funny, I read the replies to my post while I was staying at the Four Queens!

[@david37376]

Presently no resort fees if you stay at Golden nugget and fly with Air Canada

[@jr23kid]

So you missed three big things, First rio may be off strip but they have a free shuttle to and from Paris which is one strip. Second you can buy a 24 hour buffet from harrahs properties. You buy it for what time you want to eat. We bought it at dinner time which means to ur get dinner, bfast lunch then dinner for one price if 65 bucks. If you go to a more expensive like rio which is all seafood there is a separate additional charge. Third is if you are going to gamble or learn go to Fremont during the day where it’s dirt cheap and usually pretty empty. If your going to do table games they will help teach you the stuff that Vegas does differently than most casinos elsewhere.

[@LT81baller]

Really really enjoyed this video!! I've been to Vegas once and that was to visit my cousin. We mostly walked the Strip and Fremont. But basically everything she's said is spot on. Same thing my cousin explained while I was visiting him. One slight difference he told me that she may or may not have already covered is don't visit Vegas alone if you haven't set a gambling limit. Or a spending limit in general. My cousin also mentioned to me you will not see a clock or windows obviously anywhere in the casinos. I kid you not you can look all over the gambling floor and you won't see a clock. Casinos don't want you to know what time it is when you are gambling away. The longer they can keep you in the seat the more money they know they're getting. So set your limit and once you hit it it's time to go. As far as the food thing goes that really depends on your tastes and what you're willing to spend for those tastes. Vegas is a place you can visit alone and still have a blast but it's much cheaper when it's with a group. I especially stress that group part for first timers. If you go alone and it's your first time you can easily end up with a drained bank account and a ruined experience overall.

[@bogusmogus9551]

LT8 Yes absolutely godammned right. I would not go to 'Vegas alone, certainly for a first timer, just for safety purposes (even though I did, but I was meeting friends there). But the clock thing, Yes so true! Did a bit of filming at one casino and I accidentally pointed the camera at some people at some slots and got told off by security. I don't know if Ruby and her partner got into any hassle. I suppose thats why no windows. But yeah, you gotta have a watch or your cellphone has to be set for local time or you gonna miss a show or something that you may have planned because you can be so easily distracted.