Tipping is a big deal in Las Vegas. With so many hotels, restaurants, clubs, and other establishments relying on the hardworking people behind the scenes, your tips to industry workers help keep the city running smoothly.
If you have no idea how tipping culture works in the USA, we’ve got your back. This guide covers all the tipping scenarios you could potentially come across while you’re in Las Vegas.
When you’re in town, you’ll be tipping everyone from the bellhop who handles your bags to the server who brings your food and drinks. Don’t forget the dealers at the casino and the drivers who get you around town. And yes, even the hotel maid deserves a little extra love.
These tipping practices will help you show appreciation for the services provided and help maintain good service culture in Las Vegas.
Tipping In Vegas: At The Resorts And Hotels
Bell Attendant
When: When they assist with your luggage (either bringing it to your room or storing it before check-in or after check-out), help with show reservations, hailing taxis / tell taxi drivers where you are headed, and/or help with rental cars.
What To Tip: $1 to $2 per bag, more for prompt or exceptional service
Front desk
Wake-up calls, room upgrades, resort, and local events info.
What To Tip: If you actually get a complimentary room upgrade, $10-$50
Waitstaff at restaurants
Courteous service, food knowledge, recommendations, helpfulness
What To Tip: 15-20% of the pretax bill. In many cases, if you have 5 or more people, some restaurants add 18-20% auto-gratuity, so you don’t need to tip on top of that.
Waitstaff at buffets
Courteous service, clearing plates when they’re empty, refilling drinks (if not self-serve)
What To Tip: $1-2 per person
Room Service
When food or drinks are delivered to your room (if a service charge or deliver charge is not already included).
What To Tip: 15% to 20% of the total bill, or a flat $5–$10 if it’s just a simple order.
Valet
Car parking and retrieving
What To Tip: $3-$5 per car each time you retrieve your car.
Casino Dealer
Maintains integrity of games in casino areas
When: After a good run at the tables or just as a courtesy.
What To Tip: Amount of your average bet, once or twice an hour. Or a small percentage of your winnings (usually 5%–10%).
Slot Attendants
When: If they assist with a jackpot payout.
What To Tip: 2-5% of your total payout, or a flat $20–$50 depending on the amount won.
Casino Floor Cocktail Server
Cocktail servers walk the casino floor and take orders from patrons who want drinks. These drinks are usually complimentary if you’re gaming.
When: Fast and efficient beverage service, knowledgeable about liquors and cocktails
What To Tip: $1-2 per drink
PRO TIP: If you plan on staying for a while and want these free drinks to keep coming, start with a larger $5-$10 tip at first. The servers will be more likely to come around more frequently. You might even get heavier pours too! Make sure you continue to tip at least $1 per drink every time they comes around.
Bartender
When: When ordering drinks at a bar or lounge.
What To Tip: $1–$2 per drink. For more expensive or creative cocktails, a tip of 15%–20% of the bill is appropriate.
Concierge
Helps you with show tickets, dining reservations, spa appointments, flowers, birthday/celebration extras, rental cars, limos, airport shuttles, etc.
What To Tip: Between $2 to $20 per appointment, depending on the complexity of your asks. For extraordinary help, a higher tip is appreciated!
Housekeeper
Cleans rooms and delivers extra toiletries, towels, blankets, pillows, etc.
When: Daily or at the end of your stay. We like to leave the tip daily, as different staff members may clean the room. You can leave it on the bedside table or on the bed in a visible spot.
What To Tip: $1 to $2 per day, more for special requests. If you completely forget to do this during your stay, you can just drop $5 for a 2-3 night stay. If you and your group made a total mess of the place, tip more!
Nightclub Bottle Service
When: At the end of the night, after receiving bottle service at your table, which includes personalized service from a cocktail server and often a busser.
What To Tip: 15%–20% of the total bill is standard. However, in Las Vegas, it’s common to tip at least 20% to ensure excellent service. If you’re receiving top-tier service or are at a high-end club, you might consider tipping even more, such as 25% or higher.
Dayclub Cabana + Bottle Service
When: After receiving bottle service at your cabana or daybed, including dedicated service from a cocktail server, a busser, and sometimes additional staff.
What To Tip: Similar to nightclubs, 15%–20% of the total bill is standard. Given the often high cost of cabanas and daybeds, tipping 20% or more is typically expected, especially if you’re receiving exceptional service.
Hote Pool Cabana Rental Attendant
When: At the end of your cabana rental period or throughout the day if they provide ongoing service (e.g., bringing towels, setting up the cabana, checking in on you).
What To Tip: $20–$50, depending on the level of service and the hotel’s luxury level. If you received exceptional service or are at a high-end resort, you might consider tipping the higher amount.
Spa and salon
Services and treatments including massages, facials, waxing, hair and makeup
What To Tip: 15-20% of total cost
Does tipping differ depending on how nice your hotel is?
In general, tipping amounts in Las Vegas remain pretty consistent across the majority of hotels, whether you’re staying at a budget-friendly property like Luxor or Flamingo vs. a luxury resort like Bellagio or Wynn Las Vegas. The standard tipping guidelines still apply, regardless of the hotel’s star rating.
Having said that, the expectation for tipping might slightly differ based on the level of service you receive.
At a luxury hotel like Wynn, where the service is often more personalized and attentive (they may even remember your name!), you might feel inclined to tip on the higher end of the standard range (e.g., $5 per bag for bellhops instead of $2–$3 at a more budget-friendly hotel like Luxor).
In a nutshell, you should tip based on the level of service you get. Great service = great tip!
Tipping in Vegas: Outside Of The Hotel
Tour Guides for Excursions
When: At the end of a guided tour (e.g., Downtown Las Vegas food tours, Neon Museum bus tour, Grand Canyon / Hoover Dam day tours).
What To Tip: $10–$20 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
Coffee shop baristas
When: After placing your order. Our rule of thumb is if your drink takes time to make, you tip. If it’s just pouring a pre-made coffee into a cup, no need to tip.
What To Tip: Same as any drinks at the bar — $1-2 per drink.
Shuttle driver
Takes you from point A to point B and helps you with your bags upon entering and exiting the shuttle.
When: At the end of the ride if they help with luggage or provide additional services.
What To Tip: $1 per bag
Taxi/Uber/Lyft Drivers
When: At the end of your ride.
What To Tip: 15%–20% of the fare. For shorter rides, a flat $3–$5 is common.
Street Performers
Ladies in Vegas showgirl costumes, Elvis impersonators, people with exotic pets, musicians, dancers, people in other costumes.
When: If you stop to watch and enjoy their performance or opt to take a photo with them.
What To Tip: $1–$5 per photo; for shows, $1–$5 depending on the length of time you watched.
When you’re in Vegas, just remember that tipping is a big deal here. It’s how a lot of people make a living. The city is practically the definition of the service industry. This city runs on great service, and those tips really do make a difference.
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