Las Vegas from Australia: what a trip really costs
What a day costs in Las Vegas, when to go, the visa for Australians and the sights not to miss. Every figure comes from Trip720's checked data, with its source. Updated 26 Oct 2026.
Plan my Las Vegas tripDay to day in Las Vegas, per person
| Style | Food | With transport |
|---|---|---|
| Street food and markets | A$55 | A$66 |
| A balanced mix | A$105 | A$117 |
| Mostly restaurants | A$147 | A$158 |
- Local transport: about A$11 a day. Taxi: A$5 to start, then A$2.53 a km.
- Cooking for yourself: about A$29 a day for food.
- Tipping: about 20% where service is good.
Your stay, flights and activities come on top: the planner prices them for your dates. Sources: livingcost.org, en.wikivoyage.org, news3lv.com; in AUD at today's rate.
When to go
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The most pleasant months are February to April, October and November. June is the driest month (1 mm of rain) and February the wettest (23 mm).
Bars: rain each month; green: the most pleasant months. Numbers: average daytime high. Source: NASA POWER climatology.
Best time to visit United States, place by placeCompare: United States or Canada · Mexico or United States · Japan or United States · United States or United Kingdom
Visa for Australians
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) under the Visa Waiver Program
Fee: $40 a person.
Allow at least 3 days before you fly.
Official source: smartraveller.gov.au, checked 2026-10-26. Rules change: your plan checks your own passport when you build it.
Not to miss in Las Vegas
The Las Vegas Stripstreet · half a dayWalk it after dark from the Bellagio to the Venetian; distances are far bigger than they look
Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegastower · a couple of hoursDirectly opposite the Bellagio fountains; time it for a show
- Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardensgarden · a couple of hours
Free, open 24 hours, redesigned every season
Fremont Street Experience, Downtownstreet · a couple of hoursOld Vegas neon under a giant LED canopy; the SlotZilla zip line runs overhead
Red Rock Canyonnature reserve · half a day13-mile scenic drive needs a timed entry reservation in peak months; short hikes from the pull-offs
Fountains of Bellagiolandmark · a couple of hoursFree shows every 15 to 30 minutes from the afternoon until midnight; each one is different
High Roller observation wheellandmark · a couple of hours30-minute rotation; night tickets cost more but the view is the point
Spherelandmark · a couple of hoursThe exterior light show is free from the street; the immersive film inside is worth a ticket
Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas signlandmark · a couple of hoursSouth end of the Strip; small free car park, expect a queue for photos
- Cirque du Soleil show (O at the Bellagio)experience · a couple of hours
Book direct with the hotel well ahead; Mystère and KÀ are the other classics
From our research of travel guides; ticket prices from Tiqets when we found them. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licences.
Questions travellers ask
How much does a day in Las Vegas cost?
Food and getting around come to about A$66 a person a day eating street food, A$117 with a balanced mix and A$158 eating mostly in restaurants, before your stay and activities.
When is the best time to visit Las Vegas?
The most pleasant months are February to April, October and November. June is the driest month (1 mm of rain) and February the wettest (23 mm); daytime highs run from 13 to 41 °C over the year.
Do Australians need a visa for United States?
Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) under the Visa Waiver Program, $40. Checked on smartraveller.gov.au on 2026-10-26; rules change, so check again before you book.
What should I not miss in Las Vegas?
The Las Vegas Strip, Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck at Paris Las Vegas, Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Fremont Street Experience, Downtown, Red Rock Canyon.
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