Las Vegas Trip Cost Guide · 2026
| Round-trip flight | ~$299 |
| Hotel (7 nights × $95/night) | ~$665 |
| Car rental (7 days × $45/day) | ~$315 |
| Activities & tours | ~$200 |
| Food & drinks (~$60/day) | ~$420 |
| Estimated grand total | ~$1,899 |
~$101 buffer remaining — $2,000 is a comfortable Vegas budget.
Estimates are based on average 2026 market prices from a major US city. Prices vary by origin, season, and booking window.
Round-trip flights to Las Vegas (LAS) average ~$299 per person from most major US cities. Las Vegas is one of the most competitive flight routes in the country — airlines know it drives leisure travel and price accordingly.
Origin city matters most. From Los Angeles or Phoenix, you can find flights under $150 round-trip. From New York or Boston, expect $300–$400. From Atlanta or Chicago, $250–$350 is typical.
Book 3–6 weeks out for the best prices. Last-minute Vegas flights spike significantly on weekends and around major events (CES, Formula 1, New Year’s Eve).
Avoid Friday arrivals and Sunday departures — peak leisure travel days. Tuesday or Wednesday flights are consistently cheaper.
Hotel prices in Las Vegas are unusually volatile. The Strip properties average ~$95/night on weeknights but can jump to $250–$400+ on weekends or during major events. A 7-night trip that spans two weekends will cost significantly more than a mid-week stay.
Budget ($60–$90/night): Off-Strip properties like Circus Circus, Excalibur, or Luxor. Perfectly comfortable, with easy tram or rideshare access to everything.
Mid-range ($90–$150/night): Park MGM, New York-New York, or The LINQ. Good Strip location without the premium.
Tip: Most Vegas hotels charge a daily resort fee ($35–$50) on top of the room rate. Factor this in when comparing prices — it adds ~$245–$350 to a 7-night stay.
A rental car runs ~$45/day, or ~$315 for 7 days. Las Vegas is one of the few US cities where a car is genuinely optional — the Strip is walkable, Uber/Lyft are cheap, and the monorail connects major properties.
When a car is worth it: If you plan to visit Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, or Valley of Fire — all within 45 minutes of the Strip — a rental car makes day trips much easier and cheaper than tours.
When to skip it: If you’re staying on the Strip and not planning day trips, rideshare will be cheaper than parking fees (~$15–$25/day at most hotels).
Las Vegas has a wide range of free and paid activities. A solid 7-day itinerary can be done for ~$150–$250 in activity costs if you pick strategically.
Food in Las Vegas ranges from cheap to extravagant. A realistic daily food budget for a solo traveler is ~$60/day, covering breakfast, lunch, and a sit-down dinner.
Save money: Grab breakfast at a casino buffet ($15–$20), hit the food court for lunch ($10–$15), and splurge on one nice dinner. Many high-end restaurants on the Strip have excellent lunch menus at half the dinner price.
Watch the drinks bill. Cocktails on the Strip run $15–$20 each. If you’re gambling (even small amounts), drinks at the table or slot machines are typically complimentary.
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