Ways to Save Money in Las Vegas

[@Yolduranduran]

I like riding the Deuce bus because I enjoy looking out the window without having to worry about driving or walking alongside so many people. I enjoy the view! 😊

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing! We haven’t tried the Deuce yet!

[@lillianliber1798]

@@JoshRachaelYou don’t recommend it, but you haven’t tried it?

[@noragarcia6409]

I am sorry to say but I love "people watching". Oh, the things you see!! another great informative video. thanks

[@JoshRachael]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with it in our book haha - thank you!

[@lancestaab2372]

The best time in Vegas is people watching.

[@corysleeger1574]

One of my top goals for my last trip was to have a beer, wings and to sit outside to people watch. I enjoyed every second

[@TheAyatollahofNofappollah]

Awesome! I took the Deuce once and I really liked it. I went from Fremont Street all the way to the end of the line at the Greyhound Station in the middle of nowhere and back. I saw a lot of the sights, the beautiful mountains and a lot of blah, or worse. So, if you're a Newbie and don't have any plans,then I highly recommend it. If you're just going from Luxor to Caesars Palace, then I would take a taxi. Thanks 😊

[@JoshRachael]

Great tips! Thanks so much 🤩

[@paulocbx]

Glad to say we are here. And went to Ocean Prime after watching your vlog back in our home in Scotland. Had the same appetiser and entree as Josh and have to say I was blown away. Gill (my soon to be wife - yes we are in our 60’s lol) had the lobster and avocado salad. We are booked in for dinner for next Monday and can’t wait. Cheers guys. Keep up the good work. Paul and Gill

[@JoshRachael]

That is awesome, thanks so much for sharing!

[@deliverancetwo]

Thank you so much Josh and Rachael. I really appreciate all of these great tips.

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you!

[@sfdanceron1]

Love you guys. My two cents: I only come to Vegas to eat, the best restaurants in country. So, when I come, I stay for 4 to 10 days. Initially when I came to Vegas I would stay on the strip looking for the cheapest deal I could find, but no more. The resort fees and daily incidental charge ate up too much of my eating money, lol. Now it's Airbnb, and public transportation. You should be aware that public transportation is quite cheap and will take you anywhere around the Vegas area. All day passes (24hr) on the bus are $5 for adults under 55, and $2.50 for those over 55. I'm over 55 so for me that's a damn good deal. That pass also includes the Deuce on the strip, however, you cannot buy the all day pass from the Deuces on the "Strip." It can be purchased on any other bus. I even take the bus from the airport to my Airbnb, lol. Now, I only recommend public transportation if you're not in a hurry. When I come, I'm relaxed and time is of no consequence.

[@JoshRachael]

Yeah - the public transport does make monetary sense, but we don’t usually want to take the time for the bus! Paying for convenience really! Thanks for sharing!

[@MICHAELOLIVER-oi7yq]

Another great post. After 40 plus trips we have eaten and gambled at a lot of off strip places. Now we are enjoying the many happy hours on strip. Thanks for the heads up Paris brunch video just booked 🥳

[@JoshRachael]

Happy hour is something we should try to find more often! Thanks for the tip and enjoy Eiffel Tower!

[@YouUsAndAI]

Great!! Thank you!!

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you!

[@vickistebel9340]

I stay at MGM properties, and usually get a modest food/resort credit. I just charge every meal to my room, no matter which MGM property I frequented, and then instead of checking out on the TV, check out in person. I usually ask if I could get any additional comps there, and they usually take off ALL my food (except tip of course) but I often get resort fees waived as well and end up with a hotel bill that is only my tips for the week.

[@JoshRachael]

Great tips! Thanks for sharing 🙃

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

How much do u gamble and how often? I’ve been mgm member for a year and don’t get my resort fees waived and comped nights exclude Friday and Saturday nights

[@vickistebel9340]

@@SAsh-zg6ln Offers can vary depending on play. I've been a rewards member for many, many years, and I also have the MGM Rewards Master Card, which I use all year for everything I spend and pay it in full each month. Those dollars add to my comps.

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

@@vickistebel9340 ohh ok. Ya I’m definitely applying to the Mastercard once I have a decent credit score then doing tier matching at all properties

[@davidleinoff8589]

When I visit the conservatory at Bellagio I enjoy walking about 200 feet to the world’s largest chocolate fountain. Grad a tasty dessert have a seat for some wonderful people watching. Your advice was right on. Enjoy your videos. Thank you.

[@JoshRachael]

Yes! The chocolate fountain is something great! We enjoy the quick breakfast there as well! Thanks for sharing!

[@astrosjer822]

Some great tips guys. Walking is always the best as we stay mid Strip. Also 100% correct, even from McCarron the taxis can be cheaper than Uber.

[@JoshRachael]

Even if the taxis aren't cheaper from the airport we will take them since there is no wait most of the time, and we ain't got time to stand in that sweaty parking lot haha

[@mkr7760]

Thanks for all your great tips! Please share your first choice for steak restaurant for special occasions ? We are going in June. Thanks fellow 🇨🇦

[@JoshRachael]

Here ya go kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZOsoWhrf8l8ba8si=ItFqrmN8cmQdZFJz

[@mkr7760]

Thanks for the link

[@topdollargirl1636]

Great video guys...very good information 😊

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you!

[@oldirtydawson]

Lots of good advice and tips here. I've learned a lot from this channel. Efficiency is the key word! Time cost can zap the value right out of your trip. Have a plan, but understand things in Vegas take time, and allow yourself enough time for things. Don't squeeze in a 6 day trip in 3 days. It won't work. I recommend a taxi over every other option, unless you're going to be almost completely off strip and doing a lot of driving, in which case I'd rent a car. The time you save is 100% worth it. If you're splitting it 4 ways, it's a no-brainer. Idea I've never tried: If there's a long line, maybe see if anyone else near you is going close to where you're going and share a cab? I mean, most people are probably just going to Bellagio or the airport, right? Not every taxi stand is the same. Be thoughtful about where you're picking up and dropping off, especially at night. Avoid most left turns if you can. Seriously. If I'm at Bellagio needing to go back to MGM Grand, it's often $3+ cheaper just to have them drop me off at NYNY and walk over the bridge, which is right there. Some casinos taxi stands are in bad locations, and can be difficult to access and get out of (Cosmopolitan, Planet Hollywood). Others are a lot easier (Bellagio, Mirage, MGM Grand). Always carry a little petty cash for taxis. Always have close to exact change. There are bill breaking machines in the casino. Don't pay the credit card fees. I just saved $7 right there on a $13 taxi. It adds up quickly. Tip $2 to your cabbie and that's an extra Starbucks. If it's a 4 day trip where rental rates are basement prices for a car though due to low demand that week, I'll rent and go off strip more. Cheers.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much for sharing! A lot of good info here! We’ve learned through experience to not cram too much in!

[@kylemerritt1545]

Another good thing to do is Meet Josh and Rachael in September ! Just saying . Thanks guys keep on rocking KZbin ! Always appreciate you !

[@JoshRachael]

Yeah! Thanks for the plug! Meetup being planned for 9/1!

[@brenharwood7736]

Great video, we have trip #20 coming up in August. I agree with many of your awesome tips. MGM card members can pick up and return rental cars through Avis at several MGM properties which makes it really convenient to rent a car without the hassle of waiting at the airport.

[@JoshRachael]

Good tip, we have done this once and loved it

[@roneddy815]

Hi guys, will be in Vegas at the end of August for anniversary and birthday. Hope to meet you! Keep the videos coming.

[@JoshRachael]

We are planning a weekend trip over Labor Day, so if you see us, please say hi!

[@reneeo7736]

Great tips!! I always learn so much from your videos.

[@JoshRachael]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@craigfreeman168]

as usual, great vid guys

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you

[@Tiltpoul]

Check rental car rates frequently. If you know you need one, book it at the time you book your flight, then check back every few days. The sweet spot seems to be about 6 weeks. If you booked directly through the company or Costco, you can easily cancel and rebook. My Vegas trip last weekend, I got my rental car through Costco for $146 all in for 3.5 days. I don’t pay for parking anywhere so it was cheaper than renting an Uber or taxi.

[@JoshRachael]

That's a good idea!

[@jamesbrander3506]

My wife and I usually have a light breakfast-maybe McDonalds or some donuts we got from Walmart. We’ve brought our mini coffee pot in our carry on as well. Dinner is usually a reasonable Noodle Bar or once per visit a nice, but not too expensive steak house. We gamble at the bar so no wait for drinks and we usually get a beer and water bottle to go; sometimes to take into a show (where a beer is $15!

[@JoshRachael]

Great tips! Any Steakhouse you recommend?

[@jamesbrander3506]

@@JoshRachael loved Oscars when we we’re vacationing in May. In June we went back and had a Shrimp cocktail at Herbs & Rye that was like a big lobster tail. Planning to try John Cutters when we fly back (from Florida) next week. Celebrating our 42nd anniversary and Sunday is half price on ALL steaks!

[@JoshRachael]

@@jamesbrander3506 Never heard of John Cutters, might need to look into that one

[@CasinoMoney2000]

This channel is way better than Show Me Vegas

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you. We are good friends with Jordan and Ashden and respect the work they do. We do things a little differently but the good thing is that what works for one may not work for the other and we all get to enjoy the content we chose

[@LibraryDarkArts]

If you have a rental car. And will be in vegas more than 2 dsys, A quick trip to a slightly off strip grocery store, can save money on snack food, drinks and sundries.

[@JoshRachael]

That’s true, good point

[@myrnamontes752]

Any suggestions on a great cinco de mayo brunch? We will be there soon and looking for a fun spot. Thank you in advance

[@JoshRachael]

Javier’s and Viva seem to be the ones we would try for if want some more high end stuff. If you want to get off strip check out Mas Por Favor or Tacos and Beer!

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

1. Park at treasure island for free 2. Sit on a slot machine, put a couple bucks in and chill there til u get a couple or few rounds. U should tip $2-5 each round 3. Stay at cheaper and center strip spots like treasure island, mirage, the Linq, flaming

[@christinealling272]

One thing I have done is to stay in two different hotels. I love high-end hotels, but staying at the Wynn on a Saturday night was gonna cost me like $900. So I stayed at the Wynn from Sunday to Wednesday and that Saturday night I stayed at Harrah’s, which was $230 all in for the night. The first day isn’t that much time in the room anyway. You can’t check in until four and you’re out by 11. So, for me, it was worth it.

[@JoshRachael]

Great tip!

[@AmberFromVancouver]

Happy hours!! There are so many great happy hours to get cheap eats. If you go toward the tail end and have an early-ish dinner it can save a ton of money 💰

[@JoshRachael]

So true!

[@reneeo7736]

Oh, good one! I've been meaning to hit up some HH’s. Do you have a particular favorite?

[@AmberFromVancouver]

@@reneeo7736 I have a list I add them all to! Some have changed, like how Trevi at the forum shops just closed. That was a good one and is gone. I really like Jaleo at Cosmo. Cosmo has a lot of good options, but the hours have become more limited. I always check the official websites before going because things change sooooo frequently. Venetian also has great options!

[@AmberFromVancouver]

Cosmo: - Jaleo sangria hour: 5-7 pm Sun-Thurs - Beauty @ Essex. Cocktail hour 6-7pm - Blue Ribbon. HH Sun-Thur 5-7 - China Poblano. HH Sun-Thur 5-6 - Momofuku. HH Weds-Mon 5-7 - Scarpetta. HH daily 5:30-7 - STK. HH Mon-Thur 4-6 NYNY: - NYNY HH @ Il Fornaio daily 2-6 - NYNY HH @ Beerhaus 777. $7 items. 2-4 - NYNY Times Square HH 4-7 - NYNY Toms Urban M-F 2-5 - NYNY Gonzales Y Gonzales 3-6

[@AmberFromVancouver]

Venetian: - Venetian HH at sugarcane 3-6 - Venetian Flight club HH: M-F 4-6 - Brera Osteria HH @ Venetian 3-5 - Buddy V’s @ Venetian happy hour 4:30 - 6. $5 drinks, $6 bites - Sushi samba Venetian HH 3-6 Sun - Fri - Mercato Della Pesheria @ Venetian *** Happy hour 3-6. $7 drinks & snacks - Canaletto @ Venetian 4-6. $5 and $7 cocktails and snacks and half price food - Rockhouse @Venetian Th/Fr 11-7. $5 drinks

[@KiKiD9554]

Happy Hour is a must for us in Vegas! Love a good deal. I also travel with my own coffee maker & and cups, thanks to you guys. Do you guys sit at the bars and play games for drinks? I have never done that, but I want to give it a try.

[@JoshRachael]

Yes! The coffee pot has saved many a dollar for us! Thanks for the reminder! We need to check out more happy hours!

[@SAsh-zg6ln]

It’s better if u sit in a slot machine and order drinks there and just tip. I think if ur sitting at the bar, you’ll be charged for drinks

[@Trojan2024]

We are MGM die hards for the strip and Boyd for downtown. We have the MGM Rewards credit card which enables us to get 4 nights comp with varying free slot play and dining credits depending on which MGM casino we stay at. For downtown, for the past 2 years we have gotten at least 5 nights comp at the Cal with varying free slot play and dining credits. We also love staying at the Suncoast Casino (Boyd) which we get comps for 4 nights.

[@JoshRachael]

Nice!

[@1momof03]

Do they offer guided tours for the murals downtown?

[@JoshRachael]

Not that we know of

[@marioningram915]

Hi. Enjoy your posts. Help... I can't find your video on Best Bartops at different hotel/casinos??? Want to try the caveman/keno with a good drink! Thanks in advance!!!

[@JoshRachael]

We haven’t done one! Only bar top we’ve visited is Gem Bar at Aria.

[@STONESGAM]

Stay Downtown instead of the Strip and just uber it to the Strip one day. Especially if you are a Vegas veteran and have seen most of the Strip attractions already. If you are a middle class person on a budget and you just want to gamble and party then Downtown is becoming the place to be especially since Circa arrived and some of the other Casino's have been remodeled. They try harder downtown and the drink service is better as is the gambling and more reasonable table limits. The rooms are usually much cheaper except for Circa. The Strip has become more about clubbing, shopping, and exorbitantly priced fine dining these days. You also won't get burned out walking downtown from casino to casino.

[@JoshRachael]

We have enjoyed staying downtown on occasion! Thanks for sharing!!

[@LibraryDarkArts]

If you want a rental car, take that first trip from the airport in a cab. Then rent the car the next morning from the hotel, or nearby rental desk ... and look for discounts. It will save you time on the first day. And money off the first day rental.

[@JoshRachael]

Agreed, we actually did this at MGM Grand last year, it was really cool

[@anthonylagano]

Hey peeps ! I think on your next video you should reverse it and have Rachael say she’s Josh and Josh say and I’m Rachael and confuse any new viewers ….just kidding. Lots of great tips in this video . I always take a taxi to and from the airport . Way easier . MGM rewards is the best…I haven’t paid for a suite at Aria or Bellagio in 5 years. Totally agree on that deuce bus …no no no lol . I’ll be landing in Vegas tomorrow. 😎😎😎

[@JoshRachael]

Ha ha! We’ve stood on the opposite sides we normally do and people have taken note 😂

[@bethanyarnp8852]

When I’m staying at the Cosmo and not sure I’m going to get the best experience I go to the BBB, make my complaint/issue and select “contact from the business”. If it sounds like a Karen move, it may be, but I’m paying 5-600 bucks a night for the room and I’m damn well getting the experience I want. I’m not getting shoved on the aria side of the Chelsea tower. They always get back to us with the room/experience we want. Sounds extreme but it works. In Vegas it does not pay to expect other people to look out for you. Sound the loud horn. We pay a lot for this, and if they don’t deliver make them accountable.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for the tip

[@bethanyarnp8852]

@@JoshRachael lol it’s becoming commonplace to not get the room you paid for and that’s going too far. It’s just wrong.

[@antwongadison3799]

If your budget friendly like me and you only have a couple days stay at the casino Royale best Western it's affordable clean and they are located right in the center of the strip so you don't have to do much walking. They have all day happy hour and plenty of slot machines domestic beers are just 3 dollars and the have an assortment of fast food chain restaurants like subway, white castles, pizza hut and a 3 dollar footlong hot dog. There's also an outback steakhouse on the premisses they have a fat Tuesday's and a CVS on site save money on essential items you may need while there. NO RESORT FEES rooms are very affordable. I'm just saying the biggest reason for staying here it's located right in the heart of the strip so if your pressed for time and only have a few days I would highly recommend.

[@JoshRachael]

Isn’t that closing soon?

[@antwongadison3799]

Rumored to be close. A date to be closed has not been set yet. They have until January 2025. The Casino Royal is rumored to build a 700 ft tall tower hotel resort so more of a remodel I would say. Anywho if you have plans to go this year I would go while it's still affordable. This place is the last place on the strip that's cheap and affordable. FyI join the rewards and loyalty programs saves you a bunch of money.

[@JoshRachael]

good point

[@saltywalt57]

Does anyone know if Green Valley Ranch currently has a buffet? It shows online as being open but it's not on their website.

[@JoshRachael]

We are not sure. I think @sayhitomatthew was just there and might be able to help with that question

[@corysleeger1574]

Took a ($10) K cup machine with us. I'm glad we did and we left it since we won't need it at home. Hopefully housekeeper kept it or gave to someone who could use it

[@JoshRachael]

We bring ours if we check a bag and know we will be wanting one. Used the same one for 3 years

[@LibraryDarkArts]

MGM Credit Card and Caesar's Credit cards grant you 2nd tier status with no annual fees --- this means Free Parking If your travel partner(s), are not easily mobile to walk everywhere --- it might be cheaper to rent a car and use the Free parking perks - instead of paying for cabs and lyfts. - I (walk very fast) go retrieve the car from the parking lots and pickup (and drop off) my family members at the pickup doors. Sometimes we visit 3 or 4 hotels/restaurants in a day - 3 or 4 cab/lyft/uber rides are easily more expensive than 1 day rental car when combined with Free Self-Parking.

[@JoshRachael]

Great advice!

[@lisal77]

Always always taxi from the airport to the strip -

[@JoshRachael]

Us too 🙌🏼

[@KiKiD9554]

YES, so worth it

[@tracyharris1739]

i rented a last min. rental car from cosmo it said 58.00 mystery car we got there and it was a 12 passenger van OMG but we drove to the airport returns and they gave us a electric car for the same price so we did not pay gas it was a fun day

[@JoshRachael]

Oh jeez! Glad you were able to get it exchanged!

[@djtfp]

taxi is the mafia in vegas

[@JoshRachael]

Tommy Two Trunks

[@timothy4545]

I am going to check my bags in at the Four Queens, then go to Circa to bet on the Kentucky Derby before I check in, thanks about the bell desk, will give him or her $5.

[@JoshRachael]

It’s so convenient! Good luck in Vegas!

[@robinfoulke2787]

We use My Vegas to save on all things MGM

[@JoshRachael]

Good tip! We’ve done a few things through that too!

[@kennybegeske8824]

In Las Vegas The Most Popular Food Is Broccoli Yeah That The Only Food They Have Broccoli Smoothies And Broccoli Pancakes And Broccoli Ice Cream And Broccoli Hot Dogs And Of Course They Have Raw Unseaond Broccoli Daddy With Stems I Don't Wanna Go To Las Vegas With You And Mommy Tomorrow

[@JoshRachael]

Interesting thought Kenny

[@jeffvansloten1897]

I’m at the Wynn!!! I can’t save no monies 😅

[@JoshRachael]

Haha they keep 3 credit cards on file just in case over there.

[@jeffvansloten1897]

They took a 2000 AE deposit. You aren’t wrong….

[@JoshRachael]

@@jeffvansloten1897 Yikes

[@AmberFromVancouver]

@@JoshRachael 🤣🤣🤣

[@Whatalife36]

👍

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks

[@Dman425]

Tip#1 don’t go!

[@JoshRachael]

Guess we will agree to disagree on that one!

[@Dman425]

@@JoshRachael it will save people money and being ripped off

[@briancain4255]

Borrow Vegas trip money from pessimists, they don’t expect it back. 😂

[@JoshRachael]

Quite true

[@markrosenzweig1103]

No offense , but, Vegas is no place to go if you're worried about saving money ! Just saying ! :)

[@JoshRachael]

If you have watched us you will know we agree but also have to find some ways to save it you want to do return visits like we do

[@christinealling272]

Bullshit!

[@toomuchstuff4828]

My experience with the Deuce bus was a mixed bag. We could not get the Senior discount at ticket kiosk at bus stop, which I thought was pretty strange--I guess you need to purchase through rtc transit app or online. So we ended up paying full price and no savings there. The first bus we got on was "wrapped" with an advertisement that covered all the bus windows with black dots, so really not that good for sight-seeing. The second bus was not wrapped so had a better experience. Essentially, the best seats for sightseeing are the front seats on the top level, so that was the goal, to make it to the front seats! Also, when we got off at the Las Vegas sign, it was incredibly confusing to find bus stop to return because it was closed and had to walk some distance on busy road to get to temporary bus stop. Not a good option for anyone with mobility issues! To top it off, there was a bitch fight between two ladies in which the insults were flying during one of the rides, which made the atmosphere a bit "correction institute" and somewhat uncomfortable. This is the public bus so expect the general public in all their glories! I learned ALL about the relationship aspects of a card dealer who wanted to quit his job (and with two different girlfriends) thanks to his public cell use. All in all, it was not a glitzy Vegas experience!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing

[@Nae2369]

Question??? Why are you giving the deuce a bad review? People who come to Vegas are already spending A LOT of money. Cheaper than the cabs and Ubers that want to take you the ridiculous scenic route and who cares about the drop off/pick up times. Who's in a rush? There is absolutely NOTHIN wrong with catching the deuce on the strip. Shouldn't be in a hurry and it's an opportunity for sight seeing at most

[@JoshRachael]

We don’t disagree, it’s just not for us. It is a good option as long as you’re aware it could take quite a bit longer to get where you want to go!