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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do you need to tip in Las Vegas?
In Las Vegas, as with the rest of the USA, tips are commonplace wherever you encounter service of any kind – from waiters who bring you a drink to doormen calling you a cab or the concierge making a dinner reservation – this would normally be a couple of dollars, minimum. Expect to add around 20 percent on to your restaurant bill, and don’t forget to tip tour guides and housekeeping before you leave your hotel.
How far is the Grand Canyon from Las Vegas?
It’s a common misconception that Las Vegas is really close to the Grand Canyon. Well, in terms of North America it is, but it’s still a four and a half hour drive across the border into Arizona. You can, however, make the trip there and back in a day if you plan ahead and set off early.
What’s the weather like in Las Vegas?
Las Vegas has a desert climate so, as you can imagine, temperatures can really soar in the height of summer. July often reaches 40°C and above, so make sure you have plenty of water, don sun screen and don’t spend too long out in the sun. December and January are the coolest months, averaging around 15°C in the day but can drop as low as 3°C at night so pack some warm layers if you’re visiting then.
Las Vegas lives life large. Expect bright lights, sirens and cheers erupting all around you, and more food than you’ve ever seen in your life. Indulge in life’s glorious excesses in Sin City, where bigger always means better.
Why you’ll love Las Vegas…
- Taking a chance and placing a bet at the iconic Caesars Palace
- Seeing big name stars perform in the most extravagant shows
- Getting your picture taken with the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign
- Leaping off the top of Stratosphere Tower, the world’s highest controlled free fall
- Keeping your poker face at the Bellagio
- Going back for seconds and thirds at the Bacchanal Buffet
- Riding the waterslide through Golden Nugget’s shark tank
- Training with ex-Navy SEALs to battle zombies at Adventure Combat Ops
- Flying above the Las Vegas strip in a helicopter
- Taking a trip outside the city to see the Hoover Dam
- Marvelling at the daring acrobatic displays of Cirque du Soleil
- Grabbing the mic at everyone’s favourite dive bar, Dino’s Lounge
Did you know?
- With its many millions of lights, Las Vegas is the brightest place on Earth and can even be seen from space.
- The iconic ‘Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas’ sign isn’t actually in Las Vegas, it’s about four miles south of the city limits in neighbouring Paradise, as is the majority of the Las Vegas Strip.
- On average, there are around 115,000 weddings per year in Las Vegas, which works out to about 315 weddings per day.
