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Went to Vegas once. 1975 on my way from Calgary to Houston. Hotel on the Strip $ 30.00 - shrimp cocktail $ 0.49, drinks in the casinos FREE, no matter if you gambled. Buffet dinner $ 5.00, breakfast $ 2.00 - gambled away my budget of $ 30.00 but had fun doing it.
how much was gas back in the day? how much was it to buy a house back in the day ? EVERYTHING ist more expensive these days... i don't get all those crybabys about hotelprices... i just booked 5 days at the horseshoe for $450 including resortfee... if you can't afford that, i feel sry for you. What rly pisses me off is people crying about hotel prices lets say 120 bucks a night with resort fee but pumping THOUSANDS of dollars into the fucking slot machines .... something needs to be rly fucked up upstairs to think that way...
I lived in Los Angeles, to go Las Vegas very easy for me, full tank of gas, 3 and half hour drive, I used to go LV every month. Since the day they ask me to pay resort fee, parking, I never go to LV again.
When I ask what comes with the 'Resort' option I get... 'well the pool.' God damn pools were there for years before they were a 'Resort' feature. Things that are resort like well maybe the Spa for a massage but those are independently run and you pay for that on your own. Valet parking? That is extra and I don't want it. I drive a damn Nissan Sentra. Parking fees. Yeah that's new and I didn't have to park a car in Cancun but I am certain there wasn't a parking fee. Its so nickel and dime cheesy now.
@@NomadicBriandamn right. It feels like they have their hands in your pocket for everything. It’s definitely a racket and shake down. You think that they make enough money from the casinos and shows that they don’t have to nickel and dime you to death
I got priced out of Vegas and now go to Atlantic city. It is much, much cheaper than Vegas. Hotels are cheap in the off season there. Sunday to Thursday are still cheap during summer. Blackjack is 3 to 2 in Atlantic city and minimums for blackjack are $10 during the week and goes up to $15 on the weekends. The good thing about Atlantic city is there are 9 casinos that have to work hard to stay profitable so it is much better for the average person. Food courts at casinos in Atlantic city are much cheaper too.
but Atlantic city is boring as hell. i rather spend more and have all the shit that i can do in Vegas... and the obsolute crazy amount of restaurants in vegas is just unbeatable.
Hey Chris I was in Vegas for Christmas and yeah it’s way expensive but that’s to be expected. But it’ll be worth it if you take advantage of the free rooms they offer to their rewards members. Once you take the cost of the rooms out Vegas isn’t that bad. Take care!
What a great summary! The food definitely looks quite expensive, but at least everything tasted very good. I feel that Vegas is one of those places which everyone needs to experience at least once. I like how you showed how much your trip costed without having it being too budget-friendly or without splurging on everything.
Just spent 2 nights at MGM. I managed to get good deals on flights and hotel, but was blown away how expensive food is. no matter where I went to eat, always felt like I was overpaying. Also just walked everywhere (even to/from the airport) because transportation cost is insane too
@@StadiumofLOLMAPS I was going to walk it on one of my many trips to vegas but when we landed the heat instantly got too me and my luggage turned into the worlds heaviest object 😂
People aren’t realizing just how great of a deal 2400 is a 6 nights at 5-star hotels with holiday pricing. Especially considering you spent half of it on 2 nights at 1 hotel.
@@user-ux8hg8bk3e This rlly isn’t the average Vegas experience in hotels unless you really want to pamper yourself. Otherwise, you shouldn’t rlly be complaining about this price. No shit you have to be rich to stay in the Venetian/Wynn on NEW YEARS, those are LUXURY resorts for people willing to pay LUXURY prices. If you want cheap, go to a different hotel or go during a different time of the year.
@@user-ux8hg8bk3e The food part is completely valid, Vegas is a lot more expensive now with food and food prices are rising, but you can still find good deals, just don’t expect the lobster buffet if your budget is $20
@@Frogbjb You don't understand, even the luxury places are a rip-off for the price offered. Of course, luxury hotels are more expensive. The food prices are also overpriced.
I paid £2641 for 7 nights at the Palazzo which amounts $3350 - but this includes premium economy and upgrade to my room. Nothing is cheap these days...
I'm a Vegas apologist, so I ALWAYS think it's worth it! I know you saw the Sphere show, which looks very cool, but I'd also take in a second show. Either splurge on a Cirque de Soleil show like "O" at the Bellagio (cost about $140) or a cheaper one like Fantasy at the Luxor (for those adults out there). In any event, you always have an interesting video for us to watch.
I was just there over Christmas and things have gotten out of control even with a comped room it was very pricey compared to my last trip two years ago
Vegas is ridiculous now. I used to be able to do a week for £5,000 not including flights from the UK. I’ve been pricing things up for my next trip, it looks like I can’t get away with anything under £10,000 not including flights. I don’t want to stay on a dump or skimp, I want a nice holiday, but £10k is verging on mental money for a normal working person. I had a week in Malta gambling in December, flight and hotel cost me under £500. With spending money (not including gambling) I came in at £1500 for the whole trip.
Always appreciate your videos everywhere i go Frequent visitor of Vegas from Los Angeles and scored $33/night for Thursday to Sunday at Paris hotel for $330 including resort fees and taxes But as usual there gonna get more from me at the tables haha
Great vlog. 👍 Besides cost for food, can we get a rating whether the food was worth the price? I know that’s subjective, but we trust your opinions. Thank you for sharing 😊☑️
That bagel breakfast sandwich costs me $5 here in Phuket and fresh squeezed OJ another $2, so seven dollars in total; a banana crepe or a sweet roti pancake is $1.50 I think you get the point...LV is crazy expensive. I'm currently planning a two month trip to Bali and the total costs, including round-trip airfare from Phuket, accommodations, food, and scuba diving most days will total about $2500
Hi Chris. Of course people can stay at cheaper places, but considering the time you went and the properties you stayed at, I think it was worth it. First timers to Vegas might think it's too expensive, but veterans to Vegas know that you got a pretty go deal. Thanks for all your hard work and keep up the great job in 2024. 😀🤙
You had a great deal at. Fontaine bleu! I can’t believe they charge the regular resort fee without a pool. Hoping best of luck to u on ur next casino roll 😊
I tapped out when they started to charge for parking in the hotel. I was already paying resort fees. Charge people that don't stay at the hotel for parking or put a $.50 toll gate and run it all day. I stayed there from 2006-2017. During the financial crisis, we saw prices dip, along with service qualtiy and options. Then they didn't add any quality or value, they just started charging for everything that you could touch or even see and increasing the price as if you had touched it or seen it. There is a problem there, but I can't just pay more because you have a problem. I don't gamble because I don't care and I don't have the time/money to sit still and do nothing. This video makes me really not want to go back. $6 for a fountain drink? That's like a 2300% markup on cost made worse loading it with ice. I began to visit other cities and states.
You can still enjoy Vegas without spending that high. I went there on the weekend for the last Raiders game. Total I spent is $535. I did it outside the strip and none on gambling
I like the way you put your videos together Chris! I've been to Vegas many times and you can spend as much or as little as you want. If you love it and it makes you happy, I say go! That was a great rate at Wynn. Earls is my favorite! I'm going to stay at the Venetian for my next trip. 😃
Low rollers shouldn't be turned off by this video. You can still do 5 days (Sunday to Friday) hotel and food downtown for $500. Gambling, of course, will vary depending on tastes, skill, bankroll and luck.
Thanks for this. Going in 3 weeks with a budget of 1k and splitting meal costs with 2 other ppl. I feel much better hearing that it's possible on 500. 🎉
I went to Las Vegas for the last time in 2023. I'm so over it. Every last thing there is overpriced now. At least in the past we could find a cheap meal, but those have been gone for at least 20 years now. Between food prices, hotel prices, resort fees, parking, water, & everything else I can't think of at the moment, its no longer worth it to go. I only went for the slots before, but my local Indian casinos have those if I really want one.
Yellow is a great vlogger, but he's definitely no deal finder. I mediocre quick serve meal in Vegas is what a person should spend in a whole day on food (and drinks). Keep in mind, his grand total included very minimal gambling, barely any entertainment - definitely no strip clubs, and no souvenirs. Throw in a couple hundred a day in gambling losses, a couple shows an a strip club visit & the price would double
Vegas is still my go to budget destination. If people do some research, take advantage of comp offers for food, shows, and rooms; you can save 50-70% and have a much better experience. First time I went to Vegas, I probably spent 50% more than I should have.
It really is expensive if you go for a major event. I went last week for the MLK weekend and my room was comped. I don’t really gamble much at MGM, but they have a lot of rooms to give away. I’ve gotten comps at some of the local and less popular places like Four Queens, Mirage and Palms that made very nice meals come out to under $5. I guess it all evens out with the gambling money. But I think you get entertained for what you spend if you set limits for yourself. I’ve spent way more on the hotel rooms alone in Chicago and New York.
Great video, really puts things into perspective for people wanting to visit Vegas. I have not been there since 2022 and I'm not sure when I'd go back just yet but I'd love to stay at Resort World or Fountain Bleu.
I'll need to go back to compare the prices of previous videos over this video. I went back previous video total was $2465 this video total was $2479 so it's only a $14 dollar increase which isn't bad. A simple meal with a drink cost you $30. I've been wanting to do a price of $2000 for a solo trip but with inflation i think i need to up my budget to $3000 to be more realistic. Great video as always Chris. Loved the video
$500 is my spending budget for a month, so Vegas is out for me. Food there is much more expensive than I thought it was. $8.00 for a mac and cheese is insane, that is a $2.00 item around here, and $5.00 for a soft drink is crazy, at the most they are $2.00 here. Yesterday I had 2 chili dogs and a home made hot tamale for under $10 in East Peoria Illinois at a place called Wonderdog. And I can also go to Popeyes and get a 6 piece chicken wings for $5.99, with the get one more for a dollar special they are doing it was about $8.00 with tax for 12 Ghost Pepper Honey BBQ chicken wings, and they are amazing. I am eating them right now.
You are a rich man! A hotdog?! Come on, you know they are lips and assholes! No, you got the turkey dogs didn't you?! Then they are beaks and butts!! $500 limit, you might as well camp at home in your back yard! There is NO way you got a $2 Big Mac! Maybe in 1995! I feel sorry for you, bc many years from now when you are dying in your bed, I promise you won't be saying, "I sure am glad I never went anywhere interesting... Maybe I should have sent a little more money!"
It’s all relative. In the early 90’s I used to fly round trip on Sun County Airlines from Minneapolis to Las Vegas and stay Thursday through Sunday in the tower at the Stardust for $280, all in. Now I like to stay in the Palazzo in the Venetian and I still think it’s a reasonable deal.
Money is the solution, if you have it. And if you don’t, just play one of those super jackpots and hope to win a big …….. nothing. 😀 Oh well, you and I seem to have the same luck at the casinos. 😅 Thanks for the fun video, Chris. 🎉
I use comps and only pay a 30 resort fee a night. You can then hit all the deals from casino apps and Vegas turns into one of the cheapest places to travel.
I was lucky enough to go there several times over the last 15 years and it’s honestly heartbreaking how much corporate greed has ruined it. I truly love it there, but I have no desire to go back.
Prices in Vegas have gotten insane. Food prices are ridiculous and the quality is rarely worth it. Hotel prices are exorbitant and resort fees as high as $50 p/n and costly parking that used to be free for hotel guests. Increased crime, less service at hotels - no thanks!
I’m sure you could reduce that $2400 he spent for 6 nights to $1400 or lower (and still stay at some of the nicer hotels on the strip) by just not going during the most expensive time of the year and signing up for rewards programs like M-life gold
Great video Chris. I am going to Vegas next week & I paid $425 for a 3 night stay at the Rio in their recently renovated double queen bed suite & I used my air miles with Alaska to pay for the flight to & from (I am flying from Seattle). This isn't bad considering the fact that there will be a ton of conventions taking place in Vegas next week. As for gambling, I am putting in $20 at the Rio & then another $20 at Red Rock. I will likely be spending $60 for Ubers to & from the airport & to & from Red Rock Resort. Lastly even though the food prices are pricey, it is worth it in my view given the quality.
@@woofolliesmydog8628 based on the pictures provided to me by Expedia, they look nice but I will wait to give my full opinion on them once I complete my stay.
We skipped Vegas last year mostly due to the race disruptions. Dang. you know Chris we think the prices are just getting out of hand. We stay at Winn and like it overall.
Fair but this is also over new years which is 1 of the most expensive times to go. Go during another time and you can easily knock off probably $1000+ from this price Could also save close to $300 alone for 6 nights just from not having to pay resort fees, I believe mgm gold tier doesn’t have to pay them.
@@catsrthebest2321 Not at all, I’m saying that even entry level reward programs can help you save lots. For example, M-Life gold is free if you sign up for their credit card (no annual fees) last time I checked, which can help cut costs at any of the mgm resorts by waiving resort fees, get comped when gambling, etc.
With prices increasing and resort management gouging wallets with resort fees (and other fees), I won’t stop visiting Vegas, but I will DEFINITELY be going a lot less often, especially after paying $65 to get into Señor Frog’s for their nightclub night.
Question. We have some similar travel cards. We like visiting Vegas and make a visit about twice a year. We have received and used promotional stays from MGM and have been offered good deals with Caesars .. we actually don't bet large numbers but do enjoy the visits and dining. Here's the question. The credit cards offered by MGM and ceasers offer minor status and some stay multiple if the card is used. But I'm wondering how they would impact continuing to recieve discounted stay offers. What's your view on this? We have recieved basically free rooms and pay some tax and resort fees so a 3 day stay is usually about $140. (NyNY) I would like to continue to encourage these offers. Wondering if a side bennifit from these cards would encourage this type of offer. The card multipliers I can meet or do better with my general travel cards. I'd be willing to use them at the property for some love back from the casinos. Love your thoughts on this.
Prince Harry lost his shirt (and underpants) in Vegas, photos by paparazzi, b4 then after he married Meghan, he lost Royal official duties, ties and salary.
Definitely more expensive as you stated. I go to Vegas at least twice a year but I'm slowing down. I'm burnt with Vegas now. I'm going one more time this year with my new gf so she can see it but other than that, probably not go for a few years. By the way guys, if you see shows, some other forms of entertainment, go clubbing or bars, Vegas will be a lot more expensive. Chris, thanks for your videos. I love watching them and it helped me when I went to Japan 5 years ago!!
I wasn't too happy of the $18 Palazzo charged for the hotel guest. The main advantage of Palazzo garage is the garage elevators are close to the guest room elevators. It is easier for the senior with me. I will consider Wynn next time if the parking is free for the hotel guests.
OMG OMG OMG! I have seen this and watch this video with Yeti Smoke and Black Peter Griffin on TH-cam and it was awesome! I love the places to visit in Las Vegas! I also love Fatburger (which is like McDonald's) and the pizzas! I also love Las Vegas which I haven't been to! 🐐 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I’m from Denmark, love to travel and wanna visit the US, but when I compare what my money will get me in the US vs a place like Thailand, I just can’t justify going there. 😢
When I last lived in Vegas (Summerlin) 2011-2016 I rarely went to the Strip. For breakfast I'd usually go to an 'Egg and I' for breakfast. Sometimes eat at either Suncoast or Red Rock casino. I could still get a meal there for a reasonable price and fast food was cheap at the food courts. The buffets around town (off the strip) were still great for the money. I did stay at Planet Hollywood for a couple of nights and did the Spa for kicks. I'm sure I spent around $600 for the Spa alone (clay body rub and heat cocoon followed by a 15 minute massage). I'm glad I did that. Felt like I was floating along the floor in my robe back to the room. In fairness fast food has gone up everywhere in the country. I spend $14 sometimes at Carl's Jr for a burger and fries. The thing is I just don't feel motivated to go just for 'kicks' anymore. The atmosphere is not the same. There was something about the old Vegas that just appealed to me. Resorts I could care less about. I think the Spa would be great again but that sort of thing is when you are in the mood for all the rest. Hell I bet you don't even get propositioned from hookers like it was where you could politely say 'no not just now honey. You're gorgeous though.'
As an Australian I could never afford that on a daily lifestyle how can people live in Vegas when its so expensive 😮 especially with Aussie dollar to USD conversion rate. A whole 3 meals a day would cost me $130aud per day average 😢. That's Crazy. Yea you could go cheaper places but then it would be low grade quality and comforts at still slightly costly $$$$
$30 for ever meal you eat sounds a lot like Iceland and I went in November when it was freezing with fewer crowds. I think that there are cheaper eats in downtown and the food court in planet Hollywood. But yeah a cool place to visit for 3-4 days but expect to get fleece.
Sadly Vegas has gone from a luxury destination where you could get great value for money to an expensive location that tries to get every last cent out of you. I still love going but the direction it's going in is sad to me.
Get the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) at Zippy's! Delish! The rail cost $5.50 from Harrahs to MGM!! It may be less expensive to go international. Canadian exchange rates are great! Weekend in Mexico city. 4 nights in Spain or Portugal.
Would NEVER go to Mexico! I want to see Mexicans, I can open my front door and see all I want! WAY, WAY, WAY too many "interesting" people in Mexico to even think about going without a personal army!
Who wants to go-to Mexico? I can just open my front door and see all the Mexicans I want! You also would need a security force to keep from getting kidnapped or killed!
Chris must be a wealthy guy. Not once did he flinch or cringe when stating the price of the food. I can't imagine paying that much for so little, every day, every meal.
I did indeed... but this really wasn't a "vacation trip" -- this was a trip to make TH-cam videos for ya'll... and 3 hotels gives me 3 hotel review videos! I also "left" Vegas between Fontainebleau and Venetian.. I went to the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion, then came back to Vegas
Stayed at Bellagio and set out for a post dinner snack of M&M’s and a Diet Coke. Stopped at the Gift shop $14.25. Needless to say I walked. Cashier attempted to label me as “Cheap”. $31 for Chick? Wow.
Yeah... and of course the gift shop didn't have any prices on anything right? They've done the math that most people won't walk away from the cashier... so good on you!
Got back from Vegas last week and EVERYTHING is overpriced! 10-20 years ago, you will be able to find some decent deals even on the strips. Fast forward now, EVERY place is a damn rip off. Maybe I been to Vegas too often but I find even going once or twice a year now has become boring and not worth it. Overprice food, same shows, even all casino on the strip minimum $25 table. Some even $50 minimum.
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It's true. Vegas is getting very expensive but if you do your homework and plan ahead it can be done for a reasonable price! Excellent video Yellow!
Went to Vegas once. 1975 on my way from Calgary to Houston. Hotel on the Strip $ 30.00 - shrimp cocktail $ 0.49, drinks in the casinos FREE, no matter if you gambled. Buffet dinner $ 5.00, breakfast $ 2.00 - gambled away my budget of $ 30.00 but had fun doing it.
Now some buffets are over $50 . I would just rather sit down with a medium size pizza at domino’s for less money and not feeling bloated
Those days are gone. My first trip was in 72 and have been back 40 other times. Last time was in 2019 and prices have gone up since then.😢
how much was gas back in the day? how much was it to buy a house back in the day ? EVERYTHING ist more expensive these days... i don't get all those crybabys about hotelprices... i just booked 5 days at the horseshoe for $450 including resortfee... if you can't afford that, i feel sry for you. What rly pisses me off is people crying about hotel prices lets say 120 bucks a night with resort fee but pumping THOUSANDS of dollars into the fucking slot machines .... something needs to be rly fucked up upstairs to think that way...
I lived in Los Angeles, to go Las Vegas very easy for me, full tank of gas, 3 and half hour drive, I used to go LV every month. Since the day they ask me to pay resort fee, parking, I never go to LV again.
Smart man!
When I ask what comes with the 'Resort' option I get... 'well the pool.' God damn pools were there for years before they were a 'Resort' feature. Things that are resort like well maybe the Spa for a massage but those are independently run and you pay for that on your own. Valet parking? That is extra and I don't want it. I drive a damn Nissan Sentra. Parking fees. Yeah that's new and I didn't have to park a car in Cancun but I am certain there wasn't a parking fee. Its so nickel and dime cheesy now.
@@NomadicBriandamn right. It feels like they have their hands in your pocket for everything. It’s definitely a racket and shake down. You think that they make enough money from the casinos and shows that they don’t have to nickel and dime you to death
I got priced out of Vegas and now go to Atlantic city. It is much, much cheaper than Vegas. Hotels are cheap in the off season there. Sunday to Thursday are still cheap during summer. Blackjack is 3 to 2 in Atlantic city and minimums for blackjack are $10 during the week and goes up to $15 on the weekends. The good thing about Atlantic city is there are 9 casinos that have to work hard to stay profitable so it is much better for the average person. Food courts at casinos in Atlantic city are much cheaper too.
but Atlantic city is boring as hell. i rather spend more and have all the shit that i can do in Vegas... and the obsolute crazy amount of restaurants in vegas is just unbeatable.
Hey Chris I was in Vegas for Christmas and yeah it’s way expensive but that’s to be expected. But it’ll be worth it if you take advantage of the free rooms they offer to their rewards members. Once you take the cost of the rooms out Vegas isn’t that bad. Take care!
I agree!!
What a great summary! The food definitely looks quite expensive, but at least everything tasted very good. I feel that Vegas is one of those places which everyone needs to experience at least once. I like how you showed how much your trip costed without having it being too budget-friendly or without splurging on everything.
Thanks Scott! Yes... everything was tasty!
@scottman895 Your review is insightful!
Vegas cost breakdown! Great video, @YellowProductions. Your trip looks amazing. Your detailed cost analysis helps travelers plan better.
Glad it was helpful!
Just spent 2 nights at MGM. I managed to get good deals on flights and hotel, but was blown away how expensive food is. no matter where I went to eat, always felt like I was overpaying. Also just walked everywhere (even to/from the airport) because transportation cost is insane too
You walked to and from the airport? Dude I got an Uber from the airport to my hotel and it cost 15 dollars that’s hardly breaking the bank
@@matthewsmith8727 yea I picked MGM because its closest to the airport lol. Walked over 25 miles in the 48 hours I was in town
@@StadiumofLOLMAPS I was going to walk it on one of my many trips to vegas but when we landed the heat instantly got too me and my luggage turned into the worlds heaviest object 😂
Wow! You're a walker for sure!
@@StadiumofLOLMAPSyou spent 90% of your time walking! Hell you should have saved your money and walked around your block a couple hundred times!
People aren’t realizing just how great of a deal 2400 is a 6 nights at 5-star hotels with holiday pricing. Especially considering you spent half of it on 2 nights at 1 hotel.
Glad you realized it :)
That's too expensive unless you are super rich! The food prices are also ridiculously expensive.
@@user-ux8hg8bk3e This rlly isn’t the average Vegas experience in hotels unless you really want to pamper yourself. Otherwise, you shouldn’t rlly be complaining about this price. No shit you have to be rich to stay in the Venetian/Wynn on NEW YEARS, those are LUXURY resorts for people willing to pay LUXURY prices. If you want cheap, go to a different hotel or go during a different time of the year.
@@user-ux8hg8bk3e The food part is completely valid, Vegas is a lot more expensive now with food and food prices are rising, but you can still find good deals, just don’t expect the lobster buffet if your budget is $20
@@Frogbjb You don't understand, even the luxury places are a rip-off for the price offered. Of course, luxury hotels are more expensive. The food prices are also overpriced.
I paid £2641 for 7 nights at the Palazzo which amounts $3350 - but this includes premium economy and upgrade to my room. Nothing is cheap these days...
I'm a Vegas apologist, so I ALWAYS think it's worth it! I know you saw the Sphere show, which looks very cool, but I'd also take in a second show. Either splurge on a Cirque de Soleil show like "O" at the Bellagio (cost about $140) or a cheaper one like Fantasy at the Luxor (for those adults out there). In any event, you always have an interesting video for us to watch.
I was just there over Christmas and things have gotten out of control even with a comped room it was very pricey compared to my last trip two years ago
I'd like to see you do a new video on doing Vegas on the cheap. With an emphasis on free things to do. And decent cheap hotels.
I have a "free shows" video coming up :)
Vegas is ridiculous now. I used to be able to do a week for £5,000 not including flights from the UK.
I’ve been pricing things up for my next trip, it looks like I can’t get away with anything under £10,000 not including flights.
I don’t want to stay on a dump or skimp, I want a nice holiday, but £10k is verging on mental money for a normal working person.
I had a week in Malta gambling in December, flight and hotel cost me under £500. With spending money (not including gambling) I came in at £1500 for the whole trip.
Always appreciate your videos everywhere i go
Frequent visitor of Vegas from Los Angeles and scored $33/night for Thursday to Sunday at Paris hotel for $330 including resort fees and taxes
But as usual there gonna get more from me at the tables haha
Great vlog. 👍
Besides cost for food, can we get a rating whether the food was worth the price? I know that’s subjective, but we trust your opinions.
Thank you for sharing 😊☑️
Thanks... I'll consider the star rating for next time
That bagel breakfast sandwich costs me $5 here in Phuket and fresh squeezed OJ another $2, so seven dollars in total; a banana crepe or a sweet roti pancake is $1.50 I think you get the point...LV is crazy expensive. I'm currently planning a two month trip to Bali and the total costs, including round-trip airfare from Phuket, accommodations, food, and scuba diving most days will total about $2500
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Hi Chris. Of course people can stay at cheaper places, but considering the time you went and the properties you stayed at, I think it was worth it. First timers to Vegas might think it's too expensive, but veterans to Vegas know that you got a pretty go deal. Thanks for all your hard work and keep up the great job in 2024. 😀🤙
Thanks James! Exactly! :)
You had a great deal at. Fontaine bleu! I can’t believe they charge the regular resort fee without a pool. Hoping best of luck to u on ur next casino roll 😊
I tapped out when they started to charge for parking in the hotel. I was already paying resort fees. Charge people that don't stay at the hotel for parking or put a $.50 toll gate and run it all day. I stayed there from 2006-2017. During the financial crisis, we saw prices dip, along with service qualtiy and options. Then they didn't add any quality or value, they just started charging for everything that you could touch or even see and increasing the price as if you had touched it or seen it. There is a problem there, but I can't just pay more because you have a problem. I don't gamble because I don't care and I don't have the time/money to sit still and do nothing. This video makes me really not want to go back. $6 for a fountain drink? That's like a 2300% markup on cost made worse loading it with ice. I began to visit other cities and states.
HOLY GUAPO! Pricey but FUN! THANKS Chris!
Hey Chris , Thank you for posting.
My pleasure!!
You can still enjoy Vegas without spending that high. I went there on the weekend for the last Raiders game. Total I spent is $535. I did it outside the strip and none on gambling
I like the way you put your videos together Chris! I've been to Vegas many times and you can spend as much or as little as you want. If you love it and it makes you happy, I say go! That was a great rate at Wynn. Earls is my favorite! I'm going to stay at the Venetian for my next trip. 😃
Hard to spend very little in Vegas anymore
I’ll take Vegas over Orlando anytime.
Orlando/Disney prices are insane.
Can you do this for LA and just speak about spending money only. No pubs no fancy stake places just a normal visit for
2 Weeks
Low rollers shouldn't be turned off by this video. You can still do 5 days (Sunday to Friday) hotel and food downtown for $500. Gambling, of course, will vary depending on tastes, skill, bankroll and luck.
Thanks for this. Going in 3 weeks with a budget of 1k and splitting meal costs with 2 other ppl. I feel much better hearing that it's possible on 500. 🎉
I went to Las Vegas for the last time in 2023. I'm so over it. Every last thing there is overpriced now. At least in the past we could find a cheap meal, but those have been gone for at least 20 years now. Between food prices, hotel prices, resort fees, parking, water, & everything else I can't think of at the moment, its no longer worth it to go. I only went for the slots before, but my local Indian casinos have those if I really want one.
There’s still plenty of cheap eats around the strip and freemont street
Spoiling yourself … priceless!! Thanks for the vid. 👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Yellow is a great vlogger, but he's definitely no deal finder. I mediocre quick serve meal in Vegas is what a person should spend in a whole day on food (and drinks). Keep in mind, his grand total included very minimal gambling, barely any entertainment - definitely no strip clubs, and no souvenirs. Throw in a couple hundred a day in gambling losses, a couple shows an a strip club visit & the price would double
Indeed.. as I said my goal was not to have the "cheapest" trip in Vegas.. just a report on my spending to potentially help others see the cost
Vegas is still my go to budget destination. If people do some research, take advantage of comp offers for food, shows, and rooms; you can save 50-70% and have a much better experience. First time I went to Vegas, I probably spent 50% more than I should have.
Awesome video. I just got back from Las vegas myself. So very worth it. However I was there a little longer.
It really is expensive if you go for a major event. I went last week for the MLK weekend and my room was comped. I don’t really gamble much at MGM, but they have a lot of rooms to give away. I’ve gotten comps at some of the local and less popular places like Four Queens, Mirage and Palms that made very nice meals come out to under $5. I guess it all evens out with the gambling money. But I think you get entertained for what you spend if you set limits for yourself. I’ve spent way more on the hotel rooms alone in Chicago and New York.
Looks like Greenberg's Deli at NYNY is still a great deal! Prices off the strip aren't too much lower than this in 2024. Great video!
Thanks 1takesituation! Greenberg's deli is one of my all time favorites!
It's cheap getting to Las Vegas. The moolah drain starts once you get there.
For sure
Just want to say I REALLY enjoyed your New Years Eve Hike/Show!!
Awesome Richard! Thanks!
Great video, really puts things into perspective for people wanting to visit Vegas. I have not been there since 2022 and I'm not sure when I'd go back just yet but I'd love to stay at Resort World or Fountain Bleu.
I'll need to go back to compare the prices of previous videos over this video. I went back previous video total was $2465 this video total was $2479 so it's only a $14 dollar increase which isn't bad. A simple meal with a drink cost you $30. I've been wanting to do a price of $2000 for a solo trip but with inflation i think i need to up my budget to $3000 to be more realistic. Great video as always Chris. Loved the video
Thanks.. this trip was also Solo.. last was a family trip
$500 is my spending budget for a month, so Vegas is out for me.
Food there is much more expensive than I thought it was. $8.00 for a mac and cheese is insane, that is a $2.00 item around here, and $5.00 for a soft drink is crazy, at the most they are $2.00 here. Yesterday I had 2 chili dogs and a home made hot tamale for under $10 in East Peoria Illinois at a place called Wonderdog.
And I can also go to Popeyes and get a 6 piece chicken wings for $5.99, with the get one more for a dollar special they are doing it was about $8.00 with tax for 12 Ghost Pepper Honey BBQ chicken wings, and they are amazing. I am eating them right now.
You are a rich man! A hotdog?! Come on, you know they are lips and assholes! No, you got the turkey dogs didn't you?! Then they are beaks and butts!! $500 limit, you might as well camp at home in your back yard! There is NO way you got a $2 Big Mac! Maybe in 1995!
I feel sorry for you, bc many years from now when you are dying in your bed, I promise you won't be saying, "I sure am glad I never went anywhere interesting... Maybe I should have sent a little more money!"
It’s all relative. In the early 90’s I used to fly round trip on Sun County Airlines from Minneapolis to Las Vegas and stay Thursday through Sunday in the tower at the Stardust for $280, all in. Now I like to stay in the Palazzo in the Venetian and I still think it’s a reasonable deal.
Money is the solution, if you have it. And if you don’t, just play one of those super jackpots and hope to win a big …….. nothing. 😀
Oh well, you and I seem to have the same luck at the casinos. 😅
Thanks for the fun video, Chris. 🎉
Or don’t go on new years to avoid spending $600/night 😭
Cheaper than going to Times Square in NYC! :)
@@YellowProductions for sure but def still expensive
All Those Prices are Insane!!!
I use comps and only pay a 30 resort fee a night. You can then hit all the deals from casino apps and Vegas turns into one of the cheapest places to travel.
I was lucky enough to go there several times over the last 15 years and it’s honestly heartbreaking how much corporate greed has ruined it. I truly love it there, but I have no desire to go back.
Prices in Vegas have gotten insane. Food prices are ridiculous and the quality is rarely worth it.
Hotel prices are exorbitant and resort fees as high as $50 p/n and costly parking that used to be free for hotel guests.
Increased crime, less service at hotels - no thanks!
I’m sure you could reduce that $2400 he spent for 6 nights to $1400 or lower (and still stay at some of the nicer hotels on the strip) by just not going during the most expensive time of the year and signing up for rewards programs like M-life gold
Great video Chris. I am going to Vegas next week & I paid $425 for a 3 night stay at the Rio in their recently renovated double queen bed suite & I used my air miles with Alaska to pay for the flight to & from (I am flying from Seattle). This isn't bad considering the fact that there will be a ton of conventions taking place in Vegas next week. As for gambling, I am putting in $20 at the Rio & then another $20 at Red Rock. I will likely be spending $60 for Ubers to & from the airport & to & from Red Rock Resort. Lastly even though the food prices are pricey, it is worth it in my view given the quality.
What are the new Rio rooms like? Would you say nice and good value?
@@woofolliesmydog8628 based on the pictures provided to me by Expedia, they look nice but I will wait to give my full opinion on them once I complete my stay.
Chris eats too much carbs😂 great video 6:06
Never too much carbs! :)
We skipped Vegas last year mostly due to the race disruptions. Dang. you know Chris we think the prices are just getting out of hand. We stay at Winn and like it overall.
Yeah. The prices definitely keep going up and up and up!
Getting stupid expensive in LV👎👎
Fair but this is also over new years which is 1 of the most expensive times to go. Go during another time and you can easily knock off probably $1000+ from this price
Could also save close to $300 alone for 6 nights just from not having to pay resort fees, I believe mgm gold tier doesn’t have to pay them.
@@Frogbjblol so you’re saying to save money in LV you need to spend more and get higher tier rewards?
@@catsrthebest2321 Not at all, I’m saying that even entry level reward programs can help you save lots. For example, M-Life gold is free if you sign up for their credit card (no annual fees) last time I checked, which can help cut costs at any of the mgm resorts by waiving resort fees, get comped when gambling, etc.
I spent 200 for the whole trip. That's including gas from California. I got everything comped by ceasars palace
@@catsrthebest2321 actually checked again it’s pearl that’s free, still good rewards though for it being free
I stayed at Fontaine Bleau. They have a ways to go but it was nice overall. Love Chez Bon Bon 🤣 ate there a bunce 😋
With prices increasing and resort management gouging wallets with resort fees (and other fees), I won’t stop visiting Vegas, but I will DEFINITELY be going a lot less often, especially after paying $65 to get into Señor Frog’s for their nightclub night.
Any hotel on the strip that you recommend? On a budget side please.
I like NYNY or Treasure Island in the "kind of" budget category
Question. We have some similar travel cards. We like visiting Vegas and make a visit about twice a year.
We have received and used promotional stays from MGM and have been offered good deals with Caesars .. we actually don't bet large numbers but do enjoy the visits and dining.
Here's the question. The credit cards offered by MGM and ceasers offer minor status and some stay multiple if the card is used. But I'm wondering how they would impact continuing to recieve discounted stay offers. What's your view on this?
We have recieved basically free rooms and pay some tax and resort fees so a 3 day stay is usually about $140. (NyNY) I would like to continue to encourage these offers. Wondering if a side bennifit from these cards would encourage this type of offer. The card multipliers I can meet or do better with my general travel cards. I'd be willing to use them at the property for some love back from the casinos.
Love your thoughts on this.
Chris now I know why you call your daughter a princess, because you have to be from the Royal Family to afford these prices 😂
Prince Harry lost his shirt (and underpants) in Vegas, photos by paparazzi, b4 then after he married Meghan, he lost Royal official duties, ties and salary.
Hah
loved how you stayed at the fountain blue, Venetian and the Wynn 8)
Reviews coming up for the Venetian and the Wynn of course :)
Definitely more expensive as you stated. I go to Vegas at least twice a year but I'm slowing down. I'm burnt with Vegas now. I'm going one more time this year with my new gf so she can see it but other than that, probably not go for a few years. By the way guys, if you see shows, some other forms of entertainment, go clubbing or bars, Vegas will be a lot more expensive. Chris, thanks for your videos. I love watching them and it helped me when I went to Japan 5 years ago!!
The club and bars seem to be targeting IG influencers who just wants to show the biggest bills. 3-digits bill for water🤯
I wasn't too happy of the $18 Palazzo charged for the hotel guest. The main advantage of Palazzo garage is the garage elevators are close to the guest room elevators. It is easier for the senior with me. I will consider Wynn next time if the parking is free for the hotel guests.
Yeah.. the $18 parking on top of a $1200 stay is pretty weak. And yes... the Wynn has it right.. free parking if you're a hotel guest. As it should be
You could go on an all-inclusive trip to Cancun or Cabo San Lucas for a week for 2 people for that price including flight ....or a nice cruise
Or a Disney Cruise for 2 nights 😀
Nice I’m going to Vegas in April and it cost me a whopping total of $700 Canadian for my flights and hotel for 2 people
Awesome job chris thumb up
Thanks 👍
No problem
OMG OMG OMG! I have seen this and watch this video with Yeti Smoke and Black Peter Griffin on TH-cam and it was awesome! I love the places to visit in Las Vegas! I also love Fatburger (which is like McDonald's) and the pizzas! I also love Las Vegas which I haven't been to! 🐐 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
You got a great price at the Wynn.
Hi, new suscribe here , what would be the best “modern” hotel over the strip to spend 4-5 nights next July ? Thanks
Cosmopolitan is nice and modern
I’m from Denmark, love to travel and wanna visit the US, but when I compare what my money will get me in the US vs a place like Thailand, I just can’t justify going there. 😢
Vegas is way too expensive. That’s why it’s always empty here except when there is some event!
We're a family of 4. Staying 6nights in vegas. We have a 13 and 14years old I'm thinks it's a 8k trip. That includes flight and hotel.
Sounds about right
Depends on your vices.
Indeed
It's too expensive to go on holiday in America unless you are making the big bucks!
When I last lived in Vegas (Summerlin) 2011-2016 I rarely went to the Strip. For breakfast I'd usually go to an 'Egg and I' for breakfast. Sometimes eat at either Suncoast or Red Rock casino. I could still get a meal there for a reasonable price and fast food was cheap at the food courts. The buffets around town (off the strip) were still great for the money. I did stay at Planet Hollywood for a couple of nights and did the Spa for kicks. I'm sure I spent around $600 for the Spa alone (clay body rub and heat cocoon followed by a 15 minute massage). I'm glad I did that. Felt like I was floating along the floor in my robe back to the room.
In fairness fast food has gone up everywhere in the country. I spend $14 sometimes at Carl's Jr for a burger and fries. The thing is I just don't feel motivated to go just for 'kicks' anymore. The atmosphere is not the same. There was something about the old Vegas that just appealed to me. Resorts I could care less about. I think the Spa would be great again but that sort of thing is when you are in the mood for all the rest. Hell I bet you don't even get propositioned from hookers like it was where you could politely say 'no not just now honey. You're gorgeous though.'
Do a cheapest stay possible
My stay at MGM grand. Free. No resort fee. No parking free. Four nights Stay well room free.
How? Used the resort player card when gaming.
my european ass cannot comprehend these prices 😢
Totally!!!
Omg, the prices... Is it possible to pay only for the room without paying the resort fee?
Nope
A good food hack is In & Out at the Link Promenade
Most definitely!
As an Australian I could never afford that on a daily lifestyle how can people live in Vegas when its so expensive 😮 especially with Aussie dollar to USD conversion rate. A whole 3 meals a day would cost me $130aud per day average 😢. That's Crazy. Yea you could go cheaper places but then it would be low grade quality and comforts at still slightly costly $$$$
Daily lifestyle people who live in Vegas don't eat on the strip. Prices much more reasonable in the Vegas suburbs
@@YellowProductions I would love to Travel America & all the Famous places in the States, other countries around the World maybe one day.
$30 for ever meal you eat sounds a lot like Iceland and I went in November when it was freezing with fewer crowds. I think that there are cheaper eats in downtown and the food court in planet Hollywood. But yeah a cool place to visit for 3-4 days but expect to get fleece.
Yes.. it's like Iceland Northern Europe meal prices
You can get a hotel room especially downtown, but the restaurant prices are way too expensive.
Sadly Vegas has gone from a luxury destination where you could get great value for money to an expensive location that tries to get every last cent out of you. I still love going but the direction it's going in is sad to me.
1:02 bacon cheese egg and a bagel...on an everything bagel. Definitely a Las Vegas food lol
Get the KFC (Korean Fried Chicken) at Zippy's! Delish!
The rail cost $5.50 from Harrahs to MGM!!
It may be less expensive to go international. Canadian exchange rates are great! Weekend in Mexico city. 4 nights in Spain or Portugal.
Would NEVER go to Mexico! I want to see Mexicans, I can open my front door and see all I want! WAY, WAY, WAY too many "interesting" people in Mexico to even think about going without a personal army!
Who wants to go-to Mexico? I can just open my front door and see all the Mexicans I want! You also would need a security force to keep from getting kidnapped or killed!
Chris must be a wealthy guy. Not once did he flinch or cringe when stating the price of the food. I can't imagine paying that much for so little, every day, every meal.
Chris is raking in the bucks.
Hardly wealthy.... my goal wasn't to add a ton of opinion to the prices and state them as a fact
@@YellowProductions I was thinking not in terms of expressing an opinion, but more of having an involuntary reaction like getting a shock 😁
The food prices are ridiculously expensive. These prices are a straight-up scam!
Bright city 😊
Do you recommend circus circus hotel? Is it on the strip?
It's on the strip.. no.. it's awful
it seems like no matter what you eat they’re all $30 fast casual meals lol
LV Airport. 8 piece Family Meal, 6 Chicken Tenders, 2 bottle of sodas, 2 bottles of water. $130.00 !!!!
Ouch!!!
Other TH-camrs reported the price of the Fountain blue ( bad spelling) said it was like 400 a day, did you get some special price?
I booked it literally the day they opened for reservations... a month before the hotel actually opened
@@YellowProductions I think that’s why you got a great deal
I think you said December 23rd for the fireworks?
I thought you cautioned against resort hopping in a different video 😂
I did indeed... but this really wasn't a "vacation trip" -- this was a trip to make TH-cam videos for ya'll... and 3 hotels gives me 3 hotel review videos! I also "left" Vegas between Fontainebleau and Venetian.. I went to the Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Zion, then came back to Vegas
@@YellowProductions fair enough
Geez….each dinner was like $30 a piece. That’s ridiculous!!
Stayed at Bellagio and set out for a post dinner snack of M&M’s and a Diet Coke. Stopped at the Gift shop $14.25. Needless to say I walked. Cashier attempted to label me as “Cheap”. $31 for Chick? Wow.
Yeah... and of course the gift shop didn't have any prices on anything right? They've done the math that most people won't walk away from the cashier... so good on you!
Vegas food always been expensive. This isn’t new. That’s why I stick to buffets and off strip fast food, when I go solo.
Got back from Vegas last week and EVERYTHING is overpriced! 10-20 years ago, you will be able to find some decent deals even on the strips. Fast forward now, EVERY place is a damn rip off. Maybe I been to Vegas too often but I find even going once or twice a year now has become boring and not worth it. Overprice food, same shows, even all casino on the strip minimum $25 table. Some even $50 minimum.
man, 24 USD for breakfast, in South East Asia you can have luxury breakfast buffet.
Double burger, fries and a soda, $27....WOW!
Yeah. Oof
You could easily have saved 1000$ if you bought a few meals from the whole foods. Eating on the strip is expensive and adds up
Wow nice and nice there very elegant
Greenburgs deli and earl of sandwich!!
mmmmm!
Its sooooo expensive if you see this as a German. Do Americans earn so much that they would say its ok or at least ok?
I think most Americans think Vegas has gotten really expensive too