how much to budget per day

Hi all

just wondering how much i should budget per day for food, drink and attractions

prob breakfast at a buffett/cafe/coffee shop

lunch - prob sandwiches - something light

dinner - restuarants like rainforest cafe/planet hollywood/jimmy buffet margaritaville or mid price steak place. we not wine drinkers and not going any top restuarants

drinking prob be a few beers/cocktails in bars in evenings

attractions - going to see 1 show - maybe tournament of kings

this is our first vegas trip so want to see all strip attractions - sharkbay, secret gardens, gondala ride, madam tussades etc

also how much is transport on the strip

we%26#39;ll prob have about $100 pp gambling but as we only want to have a try on slots etc is that enough?

any help would be great

Thanks

how much to budget per day

500 USD per day is what we bring maybe alot?

how much to budget per day

That is almost impossible to answer. What would be a day%26#39;s budget for you may be too high or too low for others. We take $500/pp per day but very rarely spend it all and sometimes bring back more than we took!

But to estimate per your guidelines:

Breakfast: $40-$50

Lunch: $40-$50

Dinners like you listed: $100

Drinks: $50 (for 4)

Attractions: $100/day

Gambling: $100

That equals $450/ per day if you stay on a strict budget.

Are you traveling with kids? A lot of things on your list (Tournament of Kings, Rainforest Cafe, Sharkbay, Secret Gardens, Madame Tussauds - don%26#39;t you have that in London? - gondola ride) - are all things I associate with families. Not that there%26#39;s anything wrong with that.

But you can look up admission prices, menus, etc., and know what all of these things cost.

You can spend alot or a little in Vegas for what you asked for for food I would suggest breakfast $20 per person, Lunch $20 per person, dinner $50 per person - that would include tips.

Drinks are a wide range and depend on where and what you order any where from $1 tap beers at Casino Royale to $100 scotch at Napoleans.

When in the cab and when you get to the hotel you will find magazines with coupon books - lots of 2 for 1 attractions, also check with the concierge at the hotel you are staying at. For the prices for the Sharks, gardens etc - go to their websites for price information.

Transportation on the strip if free if you%26#39;re walking, $2 one way ($5 all day) for the Duce, taxis and limos are also available.

Your gambling budget is up to you. Only bet what you can afford to use.

i was saying per couple

Alright London,

Keep your knickers on! We usually do $20 for B-Fast usually muffin and coffee. I am sure you can find some tea? Lunch is usually big meal.......buffet 20$ each? Diner is light sandwich or burger $30. For some reason I dont eat a ton in Vegas. must be all that drinking. $150 Minimum. Gambling 250 per day.

thanks for all your help! no we not got kids - just me and my husband - guess we are big kids at heart!! ha ha

You%26#39;ll be able to explore large parts of the Strip on foot. Split it into sections and check out one a day. You will do a lot of walking however. Pack comfortable shoes. The two public transportation options are the Deuce bus (which will take you all the way to Downtown) and the monorail.

rtcsouthernnevada.com/transit/Deuce/index.cfm

http://www.lvmonorail.com/

I%26#39;m curious to know why you%26#39;d waste time and money on Mme Tussauds? The London original is on your doorstep and is way superior to the Vegas version.

haven%26#39;t been the london one in years! i know its bad - live in london but don%26#39;t even use whats on my doorstep!

have a 2 for 1 coupon for vegas one so thought be worth a look.

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