Las Vegas may sound extravagant but it is possible to cover this entertainment capital without burning your pocket. Here you can find some very useful tips for a frugal vacation in Las Vegas. Being frugal does not mean you have to compromise on quality. You can expect the same service and quality at a much lower rate if you follow these simple tricks. Of course, you can always let go some extraneous and noncore services which are meant to pamper tourists and burden the pockets. In Vegas, every tiny thing has a tax associated with it which ranges from 12% to 14%. So the less you use the less you pay! You can always take advantage of the various deals and coupons to seize a good bargain, but do not undermine the tricks and hacks mentioned here, which will help you to stay frugal.

Plan Ahead – Avoid Peak Season: This may be the first step towards your Las Vegas vacation. But, believe me; it will cut more than half of your unnecessary expenses. When you know ahead what to do in Vegas during your stay, you minimize unnecessary expenses like Resort Fees, inflated accommodation cost, ending up in a high-end place for dinner and so on. Fix your budget and adhere to it during your trip. Also, make note of key places and attractions you are going to visit during your trip so that you do not wander around wasting both time and money.

Sign Up for Loyalty Programs: Vegas has a number of casino and hotel loyalty programs which can help you secure some good deals and compliments. Total Rewards of Caesars’, M-Life of MGM’s, B-Connected of Boyd Gaming, Boarding Pass of Station Casinos etc are some of the popular loyalty programs in Las Vegas. Sign up for these loyalty programs before stepping on to Vegas to get complimentary offers and exclusive member discounts. While making any reservations for accommodation or dining or shows use your loyalty card number to get preferred  d rates which are lower than the normal price. Moreover, you can link all your activities to the respective loyalty cards to get points which can later be redeemed against exciting compliments and rewards.

Drink & Dine at Half the Price: The Las Vegas strip can be notoriously expensive during peak seasons. You can avoid such a circumstance by using the happy hours offered by most of the restaurants and pubs. One such comprehensive happy hours list of Las Vegas is available at NotJustDeals (http://www.notjustdeals.com) which has listed all the major places offering happy hours. At Vegas, there is no scarcity of cuisines and drinks from different corners of the globe. It all depends on how you can exploit the happy hours to grab these exquisite cuisines and drinks at a much lower price. Try to avoid the strip if you do not want to spend big. There are some unbeatable restaurants and pubs Offstrip which are superior in both quality and price as compared to the Strip places.

Pay no Resort Fees: Las Vegas has always faced criticism owing to its notorious Resort fees. The fees are increased year after year while the services offered against these resort fees tend to shrink each year. The parking which was free until mid-2016 and is supposed to be included in resort fees amenities has now been dropped by many resorts. Resort fees are collected at the hotel separately, which almost doubles the room rates. So it is always wise to avoid the resort fees. The resort fees section at Notjustdeals has listed all the resorts and hotels with and without resort fees, thus making it easier for you to select the right hotel based on your preference.

Ask for Compliments & Upgrades: At Las Vegas, do not expect someone to offer you a complimentary upgrade and gift without being asked. You can get quite a lot of compliments, but when you ask for it. Make it a habit of asking for a complimentary offer whenever you purchase any service or product. The ‘$20 trick’ is quite a famous trick when it comes to Vegas. You can book a lower end room and get a complimentary upgrade to the best room if you ask for one while checking in to the hotel. Likewise, ask for complimentary offers when you visit the casino or restaurant or any shows. Also, include a decent tip to make sure you are being remembered and given preference.

Cover the Free Attractions: Las Vegas has a variety of attractions including shows, events, activities and places. There is no shortage of attractions which are offered free of cost. Make of list of all such free attractions which are sufficient to keep you engaged during a short trip. Bellagio fountain and conservatory, Fall of Atlantis at Caesars Palace, Volcano at The Mirage, Wildlife Habitat at Flamingo, Freemont Street Experience are some of the popular free Vegas attractions.

Buy Half Prices Tickets: Apart from the free attractions, there are also discount offers for the paid attractions and shows like ‘High-Roller Happy Hours’, ‘half-priced tickets at Tix4Tonight’, etc. Grab these exciting offers to stay frugal and enjoy the activities without breaking your bank. You will find many Tix4Tonight booths throughout Las Vegas. Enquire any of the outlets to find a half-priced ticket.