Planning a Trip to Las Vegas? Avoid Making These Mistakes!
Las Vegas is an ever-changing city. So for first-time visitors, planning ahead can seem like an extremely daunting task. To make sure you have the best trip possible, we’ve put together some of what we think are the top mistakes you need to avoid.
Not Having a Clear Plan
If there’s one tip every single Vegas regular can agree on, it’s this: Don’t wing it. This is particularly crucial if you’re here for a special occasion, like Valentine’s Day or Christmas break when numerous other people could be eyeing the same table as you. So, while being spontaneous is key to enjoying Vegas, it’s important that you plan at least some aspects of your visit beforehand!
Not Hiring a Car
There are a ton of ways for visitors to get around Vegas, like the monorail, taxis, and rideshares. But if you have an ambitious sightseeing plan, consider hiring a car and driver for around $50 per hour. It may seem like money wasted, but it will cost you less than ten consecutive Lyft rides on a hot summer day.
Renting a Car at The Airport
Renting a car at the Las Vegas airport can be a real hassle. And even if you do manage to snag a ride right away (by possibly paying an extra $10-15 for the privilege), you may still be saddled with recovery fees, which usually work out to about 10 percent of the base rate. You’ll avoid hidden fees and save money by renting a car off-site.
Betting on Games You Know Nothing About
As a visitor, it can be pretty tempting to pull up a chair at the poker table – or sit down at an unfamiliar slot machine – and try to coast on beginner’s luck. But that’s not the best approach. Before you put down any cash, learn the rules of the game.
Not Tipping Generously
Being a generous tipper in Vegas may just be the key to a memorable vacation. If there’s a show you’re dying to see, and it’s sold out, there’s always someone who can get you in. You never really know who might have an extra ticket or know someone who does. So, make sure you’re tipping the valets and cocktail servers when in Las Vegas.