A Las Vegas Guide to Tipping

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Las Vegas is often called the hospitality capital of the world. While the neon lights and world-class shows get all the glory, it is the thousands of service workers who actually make the city run. In a town where many professionals rely on gratuities to make a living, knowing the "unwritten rules" of tipping is essential for a smooth trip.

At LAS Discounts, we want you to feel like a local pro while keeping your budget in check. Here is our 2026 guide to who, when, and how much to tip during your Vegas vacation.

The Hotel Arrival

Your tipping journey begins the moment you pull up to the resort.

• Valet Parking: It is customary to tip $2 to $5 when the valet returns your car to you. Some people tip at drop-off to ensure extra care, but the "return" tip is the standard.

• Bellhops: If you have luggage delivered to your room, tip $1 to $2 per bag. If you have a particularly heavy load or the bellhop gives you a mini tour of the room features, a flat $5 or $10 is a class act.

• Housekeeping: This is the most forgotten tip in Vegas. Leave $3 to $5 per night. Pro tip: leave the tip daily on the desk or nightstand because your room attendant may change throughout your stay.

  
  

Dining and Drinks

Whether you are at a five-star steakhouse or a casual bar, the 15% to 20% rule is your baseline.

• Waitstaff: For sit-down service, 20% is the modern standard for good service. If you are using a discount or a voucher, remember to tip on the original total before the discount was applied.

• Buffets: You do not need to tip 20% here. However, it is polite to leave $1 to $2 per person for the server who clears your plates and refills your drinks.

• Bartenders: For a simple beer or soda, $1 to $2 per drink is plenty. For a complex, hand-crafted cocktail that takes three minutes to build, consider $3 or more.

  
  

On the Casino Floor

Tipping in the casino is not just about manners: it is often about service speed.

• Cocktail Servers: When you are gambling, the drinks are usually "free," but the service is not. Tip $1 to $5 per round. If you tip $5 on the first round, the server is much more likely to find you again quickly for the second.

• Dealers: If you are winning, it is common to "toke" the dealer. You can hand them a chip directly or place a side bet for them. A few dollars every hour (or after a big win) is standard.

• Slot Attendants: If you hit a "hand-pay" jackpot (over $1,200), the attendant who brings your cash expects a small tip. Usually, 1% to 2% of the jackpot is appropriate.

Getting Around Town

Traffic on the Strip can be a nightmare, so reward the people navigating it for you.

• Taxis and Rideshares: For a standard trip, 15% to 20% of the fare is the norm. If the driver helps with heavy luggage or avoids a massive traffic jam using a clever shortcut, lean toward the higher end.

• Tour Guides: For a half-day tour (like a trip to the Hoover Dam), tip $5 to $10 per person. For full-day excursions, $20 per person is a generous way to say thanks for a long day of work.

Final Pro Tip: Carry Cash

While many places in 2026 accept digital payments, Vegas is still an "envelope and handshake" kind of town. Keep a stack of $1 and $5 bills in your pocket at all times. It saves you from the awkwardness of asking a valet if they have Venmo.

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