Las Vegas Budget
Extenders
By Jean H.
I've gone to Vegas so many
times as a tourist that I've gotten to know what
to look for from the TOURIST's view point...not
those way-off-the-Strip places that only the
locals can get
to!
Learn the secrets to having a
"cheap" vacation in Las Vegas! A little knowledge
is dangerous and I'll let you in on a few insider
secrets and tricks including direct links to
coupons and other internet web specials. If you
can use all the links below in a two-day
weekend...well, you're one mighty fine budget
traveler!
1. Taxi Rates and Fees
from/toMcCarren Airport
http://taxi.state.nv.us/FaresFees.htm
Don't get long-hauled--know
what you taxi rate should be from McCarren airport
to your hotel and Save!
2. Be a High Roller in
Vegas with rooms from $49!
http://www.harrahs.com/pulseofvegas/?source=AVA00000017390
You can't miss with a
mid-week room at center Strip priced from
$49!
Click on the above link and
note your dates for Harrah's! (or any of the other
properties that you’d be interested in) Then click
on “View Calendar of Available Dates” and see all
the dates for the Best Rate Guarantee! Many dates
start at just $49. Book early
to get the best rate so you can be a high roller,
too!
3. Keep busy with over 100
FREE Attractions in Las Vegas!
http://www.vegas4locals.com/free.html
Over 100 free things to see
or do in
Las
Vegas
with
many of them located on the Fabulous Strip! Trying
to see even half of these could take
days!
4. $40 for $20 in slot
play!
http://www.rivierahotel.com/gaming_coupons.html
Get $40 dollars worth of
slot play for only $20 at the Riveria Casino! And
you might end up hitting the BIG one!
5. 2-for-1 Nathan's Hot Dog
http://www.nathansfamous.com/nathans/coupon.html
With seven locations in
Las
Vegas--all on the
Strip--have a delicious Nathan's hot dog anytime
of day or night!
6. Discounted, Same-Day
Tickets for Strip Shows
http://www.tix4tonight.com/
You won't find 2-for-1
discounts to the top, top Vegas shows like
Mystere, O, Ka, Celine, etc., here but you'll get
some great bargains for second tier type shows
including Carrot Top, Clint Holms, Fab 4, Jubilee,
Le Femme, Legends in Concert, Rick Thomas Magic,
Tony 'N Tina's Wedding--just to name a few. (not
all available at all times) 4 Locations to serve
you! Day of purchase
only.
7. 1/2 Price Dinner Entrees
http://www.tix4tonight.com/
When you're booking your
1/2 price show reservations, check out the half
price meals available thru this well-known
Las
Vegas discounter! Menus and
restaurants change constantly, but hey--1/2 price
show and a meal? Only hitting a jackpot would be
luckier!
8. Discounted, Same-Day
Tickets for Strip Shows--#2
http://www.tickets2nite.com/
You won't find 2-for-1
discounts to the top, top Vegas shows like
Mystere, O, Ka, Celine, etc., here but you'll get
some great bargains for second tier type shows
including Carrot Top, Clint Holms, Fab 4, Jubilee,
Crazy Horse, Legends in Concert, Rick Thomas
Magic, Tony 'N Tina's Wedding--just to name a few.
(not all available at all times) Located by the
MGM/Big Coke bottle. Day of
purchase only at site. UPDATE! Now order
by Phone!
See web site for phone number and to hear
recorded message of available shows—day of
only!
9. Free Coupon Book to
order in Advance!
http://www.todayinlv.com/send-for-copy.html
Today in Las Vegas Magazine
will be sent to you after you send them four stamps
and your address in advance of your trip! Also,
What's On Las Vegas Guide and LVM-Las Vegas
Magazine (formerly known as ShowBiz Weekly) are
usually available in your hotel room and are
loaded with coupons! Cut 'em out and use
'em!
10. Cheap Transportation Up
and Down the Strip with CAT's Deuce
Buses
http://www.rtcsouthernnevada.com/deuce/index.htm
The CAT's (Citizen's Area
Transport) Deuce buses (double deckers) go up and
down the strip all day for $2 one way or $5 all
day pass. Sure beats walking!
11. 21st Century
Transportation via the Las
Vegas
Monorail!
http://www.lvmonorail.com/
Sleek, comfortable,
reasonable transportation for the 21st Century!
NOW!
One day pass only $9!
12. Free Shuttles Coast
Properties
http://www.orleanscasino.com/hotel/shuttle.html
Free shuttles that
go between Bill's Gamblin' Hall (Strip)/Gold
Coast (across from Rio and Palms)/Orleans. Only the
locals got it better!
13. Free Shuttles Harrah's
Properties
http://www.harrahs.com/casinos/ballys-las-vegas/casino-misc/maps-and-info.html
A free shuttle that goes
between Harrahs, Ballys/Paris, Rio and Caesars. Free is
always the best deal!
14. Slot Cards-Harrah's
Total Rewards
https://www.harrahs.com/total_rewards/overview/overview.jsp
Next time you're in
Las
Vegas , at every
casino that you walk into, register at their slot
club for their player's card. Harrah's slot card is good
at Harrah's, Flamingo, Bally's, Paris, Rio, Caesars
and almost 30 casinos outside of Nevada and several more in
Nevada! Once
you're on the casino's mailing list you'll start
getting offers for rooms based on your play. Give
them enough play and the rooms are free or at the
very least they're at greatly reduced prices
called the "casino rate". Also, you'll often earn
comps or cash back that can be used against the
room charges when you check out. Ask at the
slot/player's club desk when you sign up.
15. Slot Cards--MGM/Mirage
https://www.playersclub.com/
Next time
you're in Las
Vegas, at
every casino that you walk into, register at their
slot club for their player's card. MGM/Mirage
Player's Club card is good at Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, NYNY,
Monte
Carlo,
Bellagio, Mirage, TI, Circus Circus and several
others in Nevada
and outside of Nevada. Once
you're on the casino's mailing list you'll start
getting offers for rooms based on your play. Give
them enough play and the rooms are free or at the
very least they're at greatly reduced prices
called the "casino rate." Also, you'll often earn
comps or cash back that can be used against the
room charges when you check out. Ask at the
slot/player's club desk when you sign up.
16. Internet Room
Rates--Harrahs
http://www.harrahs.com/
Click on the "sign up for
email" button on the bottomish right and you can
pick from which Harrah's properties you want to
send you promotions and e-mail room specials.
You’ll be surprised at some of the great room
rates you'll get! Yes! You've got mail!
17. Internet Room
Rates--MGM/Mirage
http://www.mgmgrand.com/pages/promotions.
Other internet room rate
emails can be obtained through the web sites for
the following properties: Bellagio, Mirage, TI,
NYNY, Excalibur, Luxor, Monte
Carlo, Excalibur,
Luxor and
Mandalay Bay.
18. Cheap Food!
http://www.vegas4locals.com/couponsdining.html
We've all heard about the
$1.99 specials at 3 am at some off strip location.
Well, here's a list of food specials that will
keep you full!
19. MAMA MIA! at Mandalay Bay for 1/2
Price!
https://res05.mgmmirage.com/cgi-bin/lansaweb?procfun+netsls+netsls+tck+funcparms+IOFRWW(A010):mmlocaldis
See one of the most popular
musicals of all time--hit of Broadway and
Las
Vegas--MAMA MIA! Featuring
the music of ABBA--you'll be a "Dancing Queen" at
1/2 price!
20. Ellis
Island 2-for-1 Meal
Deal and Blackjack Play
http://thedealersnews.com./Documents/EllisIslandCpn0405.pdf
Get a 2-for-1 meal at
Ellis
Island--a
small casino behind The Flamingo and also enjoy a
Blackjack $5 match play! They also have a $6.99
complete 10 oz. steak special that is available 24
hours but you have to ASK for it! Food and
bucks--what more could you want in Las Vegas!
21. Shopping Discounts!
http://www.visitlasvegas.com/vegas/pdf/shopping_passport.pdf
Shopping discounts at
Boulevard Mall, Desert Passage/Aladdin, Fashion
Outlets of Las Vegas, The Fashion Show Mall
(across from Wynn), The Forum Shops at Caesars
(Caesar's Palace), The Grand Canal
Shoppes/Venetian, Las Vegas Outlet Center, Las
Vegas Premium Outlets. More shopping than a
husband can stand!
22. Car Rental
Deals
The American Casino Guide
also has some great car rental coupon
deals!
For
Alamo get $20 off
OR one free day. Go to:
http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Travel/alamo.shtml\
National offers 3 coupons
for $20 off or 20% off or a free upgrade. Go
to:
http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Travel/national.shtml See
coupons for any restrictions.
And while you’re at the
American Casino Guide page, click on “Home” and
sign up for their great monthly newsletter! It
free to join!
23. Car Rental
Deals
http://budgetvegas.com/
Budget of
Las Vegas has their
very own web site with deals ONLY available in
Las Vegas!
http://www.dollar.com/special_offers/index.aspx?r=816763c1e3474598ab45c2b78cf59a21
Dollar Car Rental has more
rental locations in Las Vegas than
any other rental company thus saving the airport
fees that are attached to renting at the airport.
Fly then Drive with Dollar Deals!
24.
Las
Vegas Show Guide
http://www.lvol.com/lvoleg/search.html
Find out what shows and
headliners are going to be in Las
Vegas when you're there!
Search by a day or range of dates! Also includes
lounge listings and lounge acts are FREE!
25. Vegas Values Report by
Scot Krause
http://www.americancasinoguide.com/Promotions/VEGAS-VALUES.shtml
Find out
the best Vegas values and most current
casino/hotel promotions --all in one
place!