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 many different types of "VIP Hosts" in Las
Vegas. Some get you limousines and hard-to-get tickets at no charge,
some will walk get you into a nightclub, and some will 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
type of host and how much service they have given you, but you
should plan for $75 on the low end and a $1,000 or more on the
high end.
For nightclub
hosts who have assisted in your reservation, you should hand them
their tip immediately after they introduce you to your cocktail
waitress after you’ve been sat.
Your Bartender.
Drinks aren’t usually cheap, and either are you. Plan on
tipping your bartender at least $2 per drink, or between
15% and 20% of your total end-of-the-night tab. In the end, you
might be saving money, as bartenders will often take care of good
tippers with the occasional free shot or drink. If nothing else...they
will probably serve you a lot faster the next time around!
Your Casino 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.
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.
-
How
To Get Into the Clubs Quicker!
- The
TRUTH about VIP Services.
- How
To Reserve A Table YOURSELF.
- How
Much Are Drinks in the Club?
- Las Vegas Tipping Guide.
- Frequently
Asked Las Vegas Club Questions.
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