Overview
Nevada is dominated by Las Vegas, where budget travel is surprisingly doable with weekday deals, free attractions, and affordable buffets. Outside Vegas, the state offers affordable outdoor adventures.
Daily Budget Breakdown
Budget ($80-120/day): Weekday casino hotels ($30-60/night), buffets and cheap eats ($20-30/day), free Strip attractions.
Mid-Range ($180-280/day): Strip hotels ($100-200/night), restaurants ($40-60/day), shows ($50-150), rental car for day trips.
Luxury ($500-1000+/day): Luxury casino suites ($300-600+/night), fine dining ($80-150/day), VIP shows, helicopter to Grand Canyon.
Where to Save
Weekday hotel rooms ($30-50). Free: Strip walk, Bellagio fountains, Fremont Street. Off-Strip casino buffets. Avoid weekends and conventions. Reno is cheaper than Vegas.
Where to Splurge
Cirque du Soleil show ($80-200). Grand Canyon helicopter tour ($200-350). Fine dining on the Strip ($80-150). Red Rock Canyon day trip ($20 entry). Hoover Dam tour ($30-40).