Guides
In-depth answers to the questions a Las Vegas pool and party trip raises, checked and dated, grouped into series.
Pools & dayclubs
Which pools are open, who can get in, and what a day at a Las Vegas pool actually costs.
Cabanas, Daybeds and Bungalows: What They CostA Las Vegas pool cabana runs from about $50 to $750 a day, and dayclub bungalows go much higher. What you get,…Hotel Pools Non-Guests Can Use, and What It CostsSeveral Strip resorts let anyone in free, others charge up to $50, and the most exclusive pools are guests only. Which Las…Las Vegas Pools That Stay Open in WinterMost big Las Vegas resorts keep one heated pool open through winter, but nearly all of them are for hotel guests. Which…When Las Vegas Pools and Dayclubs Open and CloseLas Vegas dayclubs open in March and close by late October, and the big bookings start weeks after opening day. How the…
Nightlife
Guest lists, covers, tables and dress codes: how a Las Vegas night out works before you get to the door.
Bottle Service in Las Vegas: Minimums and the Real BillBottle service is a minimum spend, not a table fee. What tables cost at the big Las Vegas clubs in 2026, and…How Las Vegas Guest Lists Actually WorkA guest list gets you in free or cheaper if you arrive before the cutoff, but it never guarantees entry. How signing…What It Costs to Get Into a Las Vegas ClubCover at the big Strip nightclubs runs about $20 to $100, men pay more than women, and headliners cost the most. Prices…What to Wear to a Vegas Club or Pool PartyClean pants, a clean shirt and non-athletic shoes get most men into a Vegas nightclub, and real swimwear gets you into a…
Plan your trip
When to go, what it really costs, and how to get around once you land.
Getting From the Airport to the StripA taxi to the Strip is a flat $21.25 to $29.25, rideshare usually about $18 to $30, the Vegas Loop $14 and…Las Vegas Resort Fees by HotelMost Strip resorts charge $45 to $55 a night per room before tax, about $51 to $62 with it. Every major hotel’s…The Cheapest Time to Visit Las Vegas, Month by MonthJanuary outside convention week and the heat of July and August are usually cheapest. Month by month: how hot it is, whether…Under 21 in Las Vegas: What You Can Actually Get IntoEvery one of the 25 nightclubs and dayclubs on the Strip is 21 and over, and Nevada law is the reason it…What to Pack for a Las Vegas Pool TripProper swimwear, a cover-up, flat sandals and your ID get you in. Glass, outside drinks and a heavy bag get you stopped.…
Groups & celebrations
Bachelor and bachelorette weekends, birthdays and group trips, planned without a promoter.
A Las Vegas Bachelor Weekend That WorksBook rooms on one floor instead of one suite, pick one dayclub and one nightclub, and budget about $1,100 to $3,200 a…Booking a Group Trip Without a PromoterYou do not need a promoter to book a Vegas group weekend. What promoters do, where it goes wrong for big groups,…What a Vegas Group Weekend Costs Per PersonBachelor and bachelorette guests spend about $1,300 to $1,500 each on average, and about $2,000 when they fly. Where the money goes,…
Dining
Where to eat well on the Strip, from buffets worth the price to meals under twenty dollars.
Eating on the Strip for Under $20A taco for $4.12, a hot dog for $4.99, a burger for under $11. Where to eat on and near the Las…How to Choose a Las Vegas SteakhousePick by the night you want, not a ranking: a celebrity room, a classic chophouse, a party before the club, or a…Las Vegas Buffets Worth the PriceA Strip buffet now costs about $30 to $92 a person, and only a handful are left. Prices for every major buffet,…Where to Eat Near Every DayclubEat before you go in, because most dayclubs will not let you bring food. The places to eat before and after every…
Entertainment
Shows, the Sphere and the free things worth your time between the pool and the club.
Free Things to Do on the StripThe Bellagio fountains, the conservatory, the Lake of Dreams, the circus acts and the Welcome sign all cost nothing. The best free…Is the Sphere Worth It?Seats for The Wizard of Oz at Sphere run about $95 to $250, and the cheaper high seats still see the whole…What to Do Between the Pool and the ClubThe pool winds down in the early evening and the clubs open at 10:30pm. How to fill the gap: rest, sunset drinks…Which Cirque du Soleil Show to SeeFive Cirque du Soleil shows run in Las Vegas, from $49 for adults-only Mad Apple to $134 and up for O. Which…
