Las Vegas, United States
Strip spectacle and desert day trips.
Daily budget baseline: $130 USD. Entertainment-focused getaways
How much does a trip to Las Vegas cost?
A practical midrange budget for Las Vegas is about $130 USD per traveler per day. For a 7-day trip for two people, ground costs land around $1,425 USD before long-haul flights—usually cheapest in June, July, and August.
- Daily budget baseline: $130 USD / traveler
- 7 days for 2 people: ~$1,425 USD ground costs (2nd traveler ≈ 62% of daily rate, shared room)
- Usually cheapest: June, July, and August
- Busiest months: March, October, and December
Sample food prices
- All-you-can-eat buffet — avg $55.00 USD
- Shrimp cocktail — avg $5.00 USD
- Prime rib dinner — avg $40.00 USD
- Street-style taco plate — avg $12.00 USD
- Hot fudge sundae — avg $9.00 USD
Ground-cost planning assumptions dated July 2026. Use the calculator to personalize origin, dates, and group size. See how group size affects cost.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
Plan around April, May, and November for a smoother visit. Budget-minded trips lean toward June, July, and August, and March, October, and December is when demand—and often fares—spike.
What are the top things to do in Las Vegas?
- Las Vegas Strip — Resort corridor of hotels, fountains, and neon.
- Fremont Street Experience — Downtown canopy light show and casinos.
- Bellagio Fountains — Choreographed water show on the Strip.
- Red Rock Canyon — Scenic loop drive west of the city.
- Hoover Dam — Engineering landmark day trip on the Colorado River.
What's the food and dining like in Las Vegas?
Must-try food in Las Vegas usually includes All-you-can-eat buffet, Shrimp cocktail, Prime rib dinner. Typical plates below help you budget meals before you go.
- All-you-can-eat buffet — Resort buffet sampling for a big appetite day. (avg $55.00)
- Shrimp cocktail — Classic casino-counter snack. (avg $5.00)
- Prime rib dinner — Old-school steakhouse cut still common on menus. (avg $40.00)
- Street-style taco plate — Off-Strip taco shops popular with locals. (avg $12.00)
- Hot fudge sundae — Diner-style dessert after a late show. (avg $9.00)