waitresses: About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (two to three people). Increase it for larger groups, but don’t go under $1 a drink, even if your drinks are complimentary. The waitress will remember your tip when getting your next round and you will get your drinks faster!

Out on the Town

Valet parking attendants: We suggest $1-2 for valet parking attendants when you drop off and when you pick up. If you want them to leave the car up front, be prepared to tip higher, depending upon how busy it is—anywhere from $10-$30.

Tipping goes a long way in Las Vegas, and knowing appropriate amounts and times to tip can make a Vegas vacation smoother and more enjoyable. Whether you’ll be spending most of your time in the Las Vegas nightclubs, casinos or your hotel, these tips will show you how to avoid the pitfalls of partying in Vegas.

In the Hotel

Bellmen: Bellmen usually receive $1-2 a bag. Give the tip when he shows you your room. If he just carries the bags to the front desk and then disappears, save it for the person who carries the bags to your room. Upon checkout, tip the bellman who helps with your bags. An extra tip is suggested if you ask them to make show reservations, help you with taxis, etc. Asking to borrow a bellman’s cart is considered inappropriate.

Front desk clerks: If you're looking for a room upgrade, tipping the front desk clerk can sometimes get you a better room. We leave it up to your discretion, but we've heard everything from $10-$50. Place a folded up bill on the counter partially under your ID or credit card so that the denomination is visible. As you slide them across, ask for the upgrade you would like. If they can't accommodate you or insist on an extra charge, you can simply retract the bill.

Concierge: If the concierge helps you arrange show tickets, tours, hair appointments or anything else, it is customary to leave a tip. It's up to the customer, but anywhere from $2-$20 is graciously accepted. Tipping can be done at the end of the trip or at the time of service, just remember everything so you are fair.

Maids: We'd recommend $1-$2 a day for the maid service in your hotel room, up to $10 per day depending upon how much mess you make. Tip daily because there might be a different maid each day, and also tip the day you check out. Leave the tip on your pillow or in an envelope marked MAID so it’s not confused with loose cash.

In the Casino

Dealers: You can give the dealer a tip in between hands or spins, from $1 to as much as you want to give. You can also wait until the end of your session and tip the dealer then. It is considered appropriate to tip your dealer once or twice an hour, especially if the dealer is friendly.

Cocktail waitresses: About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (two to three people). Increase it for larger groups, but don’t go under $1 a drink, even if your drinks are complimentary. The waitress will remember your tip when getting your next round and you will get your drinks faster!

Out on the Town

Valet parking attendants: We suggest $1-2 for valet parking attendants when you drop off and when you pick up. If you want them to leave the car up front, be prepared to tip higher, depending upon how busy it is—anywhere from $10-$30.<

eckout, tip the bellman who helps with your bags. An extra tip is suggested if you ask them to make show reservations, help you with taxis, etc. Asking to borrow a bellman’s cart is considered inappropriate.

Front desk clerks: If you're looking for a room upgrade, tipping the front desk clerk can sometimes get you a better room. We leave it up to your discretion, but we've heard everything from $10-$50. Place a folded up bill on the counter partially under your ID or credit card so that the denomination is visible. As you slide them across, ask for the upgrade you would like. If they can't accommodate you or insist on an extra charge, you can simply retract the bill.

Concierge: If the concierge helps you arrange show tickets, tours, hair appointments or anything else, it is customary to leave a tip. It's up to the customer, but anywhere from $2-$20 is graciously accepted. Tipping can be done at the end of the trip or at the time of service, just remember everything so you are fair.

Maids: We'd recommend $1-$2 a day for the maid service in your hotel room, up to $10 per day depending upon how much mess you make. Tip daily because there might be a different maid each day, and also tip the day you check out. Leave the tip on your pillow or in an envelope marked MAID so it’s not confused with loose cash.

In the Casino

Dealers: You can give the dealer a tip in between hands or spins, from $1 to as much as you want to give. You can also wait until the end of your session and tip the dealer then. It is considered appropriate to tip your dealer once or twice an hour, especially if the dealer is friendly.

Cocktail waitresses: About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (two to three people). Increase it for larger groups, but don’t go under $1 a drink, even if your drinks are complimentary. The waitress will remember your tip when getting your next round and you will get your drinks faster!

Out on the Town

Valet parking attendants: We suggest $1-2 for valet parking attendants when you drop off and when you pick up. If you want them to leave the car up front, be prepared to tip higher, depending upon how busy it is—anywhere from $10-$30.

e upgrade you would like. If they can't accommodate you or insist on an extra charge, you can simply retract the bill.

Concierge: If the concierge helps you arrange show tickets, tours, hair appointments or anything else, it is customary to leave a tip. It's up to the customer, but anywhere from $2-$20 is graciously accepted. Tipping can be done at the end of the trip or at the time of service, just remember everything so you are fair.

Maids: We'd recommend $1-$2 a day for the maid service in your hotel room, up to $10 per day depending upon how much mess you make. Tip daily because there might be a different maid each day, and also tip the day you check out. Leave the tip on your pillow or in an envelope marked MAID so it’s not confused with loose cash.

In the Casino

Dealers: You can give the dealer a tip in between hands or spins, from $1 to as much as you want to give. You can also wait until the end of your session and tip the dealer then. It is considered appropriate to tip your dealer once or twice an hour, especially if the dealer is friendly.

Cocktail waitresses: About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (two to three people). Increase it for larger groups, but don’t go under $1 a drink, even if your drinks are complimentary. The waitress will remember your tip when getting your next round and you will get your drinks faster!

Out on the Town

Valet parking attendants: We suggest $1-2 for valet parking attendants when you drop off and when you pick up. If you want them to leave the car up front, be prepared to tip higher, depending upon how busy it is—anywhere from $10-$30.

upon how much mess you make. Tip daily because there might be a different maid each day, and also tip the day you check out. Leave the tip on your pillow or in an envelope marked MAID so it’s not confused with loose cash.

In the Casino

Dealers: You can give the dealer a tip in between hands or spins, from $1 to as much as you want to give. You can also wait until the end of your session and tip the dealer then. It is considered appropriate to tip your dealer once or twice an hour, especially if the dealer is friendly.

Cocktail waitresses: About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (two to three people). Increase it for larger groups, but don’t go under $1 a drink, even if your drinks are complimentary. The waitress will remember your tip when getting your next round and you will get your drinks faster!

Out on the Town

Valet parking attendants: We suggest $1-2 for valet parking attendants when you drop off and when you pick up. If you want them to leave the car up front, be prepared to tip higher, depending upon how busy it is—anywhere from $10-$30.

waitresses: About $2 per round is sufficient for a small group (two to three people). Increase it for larger groups, but don’t go under $1 a drink, even if your drinks are complimentary. The waitress will remember your tip when getting your next round and you will get your drinks faster!

Out on the Town

Valet parking attendants: We suggest $1-2 for valet parking attendants when you drop off and when you pick up. If you want them to leave the car up front, be prepared to tip higher, depending upon how busy it is—anywhere from $10-$30.

Shows: Many of the showrooms in Las Vegas have gone to reserved seating, but some still rely on maitre d' seating. The better the tip, the better your seat will be. The tip should amount to 5-10 percent of each person's ticket (ticket total) rounded up to the nearest bill ($10, $20). The tip should be folded up in your hand and discreetly handed to the maitre d'. Arrive 15-20 minutes early so there will still be better seats available. If the show is not sold out, it is likely that you will still get good seats, so wait until you are shown to your seats, then discreetly tip and ask if that will help get you a better view.

Nightclubs: Tipping doormen and Las Vegas VIP hosts can and will make your club experience smoother and more enjoyable. A pre-tip as you walk in will go a long way if you have a problem and or need something. Give your business card with the tip and introduce yourself. If you have come as part of a group or special service like Vegas Passport, let them know. For example, tell them you are here with Vegas Passport for a special occasion with your close friends and want to make sure your group is taken care of. The size of the tip will determine how "taken care of" you and your group are. Ten dollars per person in the group will do wonders.

Tipping is a way of life in Vegas, and you can never tip too much, but knowing the appropriate amount to tip can keep more money in your pocket and make sure the party doesn’t stop before you’re ready. There are other important hints and tips that travelers should be aware if they’ve never been to Las Vegas, which is why Vegas Passport has guides for gambling and traveling around Las Vegas, in addition to more hints for tipping, all of which can be found at Vegas-Passport.com.