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Getting to a Las Vegas nightclub early is about the only surefire way to get in quicker. Even if you have a table reservation, sometimes, you will still have deal with the headache of fighting through the gobs of people at the reservation area.Tipping people speeds things up 100 fold. Don't be cheap about it either. Think $10-20 and up per person, or they will hand you your money back.

The Complete Las Vegas Tipping Guide.

Anyone in the Las Vegas service industry will tell you that throwing someone a little extra cash for their help can go a long way in the end. Use my “Las Vegas tipping guide" to learn how to get the extra perks...and avoid looking like a cheap bastard!



Your Valet Attendant.
Valet Parking is a free service offered pretty much everywhere in Las Vegas. And a very convenient one at that. Don’t even think about handing your valet attendant anything less than $3 to $5. If you are feeling generous; tip the guy who takes your car at first $20. They will mark “VIP” on your ticket, and you will get your car A LOT faster on the way out.

Your Waiter/Waitress.
If the service is decent, I usually take the listed tax total (7.5% of the bill), double it, and then add a little more to it. If you are a part of a large group, your gratuity might already be included (sometimes 18% of your bill is automatically added. This is called "Auto-Grat" in the industry).

INTERNATIONAL TOURISTS: Tips are NOT always automatically included here. Don’t stiff your waiter. This isn’t Europe. This isn't Japan. We tip here!

Your VIP Host.
There are a million and one different types of "VIP Hosts" in Las Vegas. Some get you limousines and hard-to-get tickets at no charge, some get you into a nightclub, and some simply sit you down at your booth and introduce you to your cocktail waitress. How much you tip your VIP Host depends entirely on the host and the service they have given you. I’d say $75 on the low end and $1,000 on the high end.

Your Bartender.
Drinks aren’t cheap here, and either are you. Plan on tipping your bartender at least $1-$2 per drink. Just remember that in the end you might be saving money, as bartenders will often “hook up” good tippers with free shots or drinks. If nothing else...they will probably serve you a lot faster the next time around!



Your Cocktail Waitress.

Getting a free cocktail in a casino? Give $1 to $5 to your waitress (more if you are winning). The more you give her - the more she’ll come by with refills. Paying for your drinks? Give $1 to 3 per drink. Enjoying Bottle Service at a club? Give 15-20% of your total bill. Don’t forget you might need to add a little for your host as well, as the waitress usually tips them out.

Your Limousine Driver.
The general rule in tipping your limousine driver is to give 20% of your total ride cost. If it is just a short ride, $40 is more than fair. If they are taking care of you for the night, start at $80 and work your way up.



Your Skydive Instructor.
If you have the chance to make it out to Boulder City, and aren’t afraid of potential death, you should definitely pay the $160 dollars for the thrill of a lifetime. If you are skydiving for the first time, you will more than likely be going “tandem” (attached to your instructor). It is customary to tip your Sky Dive instructor about 20% of your total body weight since they actually have to work harder the heavier you are.

Your Maid.
Most people forget to tip the cleaning lady. After all...you never actually see her right? If you are feeling generous, leave your maid some cash on the dresser when you are ready to checkout. Usually $5 per night that you had the room is fair. If you partied like a rockstar, threw chairs, left used condoms in the bed, and puked all of the room; you might go ahead and be "just a bit" more generous.



Your Masseuse/Hair Stylist.
We have a lot of pampering available in Las Vegas, and you would be a FOOL not to take advantage of some of the most relaxing services in the world while you are on vacation. Regardless of whether you are getting a massage, a pedicure, your make up done, or your hair styled; throw your caretaker a solid 20% when they are finished making you feel like $1,000,000.
 

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