Do Vegas for $100 a Day: The Ultimate 3-Day Las Vegas Itinerary

Las Vegas is a city with a reputation for extravagance, so you might think you have to be a high roller to enjoy a Vegas vacation. In fact, there are lots of things to do in Vegas for cheap, and it’s quite possible to have an awesome experience in Sin City without stacks of cash to fund your trip. To prove it, we’ve created a 3-day Vegas itinerary full of adventure, sightseeing, and entertainment for just $100 a day.

If you’re planning a Las Vegas getaway on a budget, you should also check out our guides on the best budget-friendly hotels in Vegas, the best cheap eats on the Strip, local tips for saving money during your visit, and our hacks for how to get everything comped in Vegas!

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Day One

Morning: Enjoy a Buffet Brunch in a Castle

Cost: $33

Las Vegas is famous for its amazing buffets: all-you-can-eat restaurants where you can stack your plate with delicious cuisine from around the world. The most affordable buffet on the Las Vegas Strip is at Excalibur, a medieval-themed hotel that looks like a fairytale castle.

Weekday brunch (which runs Monday through Thursday from 7 am to 2 pm) costs only $33 per adult, and kids eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal. Start your Vegas adventure by fueling up on pancakes, bacon and eggs, shrimp, fresh fruit, and more at Excalibur Buffet.

Afternoon: Take a Bus Tour of the Strip

Cost: $29

Jump on board Big Bus Tours’ double-decker bus and take a ride up and down the Las Vegas Strip. This hop-on, hop-off tour runs all the way from the south end of the Strip to Downtown Vegas and back, so it’s the perfect way to learn the layout of the city on your first day here.

This bus tour stops at all of the most famous sights, including the Welcome to Las Vegas sign, the Bellagio Fountains, and the iconic casinos. Along the way, you can explore at your leisure and take advantage of the best photo opportunities in Vegas.

Evening: Explore the Neon Museum

Cost: $35

The Neon Museum is where the bright neon signs of Las Vegas go when they die. Neon signs are a huge part of the history of this city, and a visit to this unique museum in is a cool way to learn a bit about Vegas’s past while also capturing some gorgeous selfies.

At night, the Neon Museum’s outdoor Neon Boneyard lights up over 200 unrestored neon signs, and wandering around here is as beautiful as it is educational. This is one of our favorite places for exploring the retro side of Vegas.

Total cost for day one = $97

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Day Two

Morning: Chill by the Pool

Cost: FREE!

One of the best ways to relax and stay cool in Las Vegas is hanging out at the pool. This city has some incredible swimming pools, and your hotel is sure to have one. In the morning, the heat isn’t overwhelmingly yet, so you can sunbathe in a lounge chair by the pool and take a dip when it starts to warm up.

Afternoon: Explore LINQ Promenade and Ride the High Roller

Cost: $19 (allow $25 more for souvenirs)

The High Roller, located at The LINQ, is the world’s tallest observation wheel, towering 550 feet above the Las Vegas Strip. Take a ride in one of its comfortable air-conditioned cabins, and you’ll get a 360-degree view of the city from high above. Riding the High Roller is a must-do when you’re visiting Vegas, and it doesn’t cost much at all!

When you come back down to street level, take a stroll down the LINQ Promenade, where you’ll find lots of cool shops, restaurants, and excellent people-watching. While you’re there, pick up some Vegas souvenirs for your friends back home.

Evening: Go to See Blue Man Group

Cost: $56

The world-famous Blue Man Group performs at the Luxor and puts on a must-see show that’s an awful lot like a party. This uplifting, upbeat, highly imaginative production gets the whole audience involved and by the end of it you’ll be grinning from ear to ear.

What exactly is Blue Man Group? It’s three bald, blue men from another reality experiencing life on earth for the first time right before your eyes. With comedy, music, and vivid colors, this goofy trio will open your eyes and ears to things you’ve never thought of before.

Total cost for day two = $100

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Day Three

Morning: Get Coffee and Walk Around in the Arts District

Cost: $15

The Las Vegas Arts District is located just 10 minutes north of the Strip, and it’s the part of town where the locals hang out. This vibrant, colorful part of town is filled with indie art galleries, quirky vintage shops, delicious eateries, and amazing street murals everywhere you look.

We recommend starting your day with a cup of coffee at one of Las Vegas’s best coffee shops, most of which are right there in the Arts District. These places take their coffee seriously, with premium coffee, creative specialty drinks, and inviting atmospheres.

Afternoon: Play Some Slots on Fremont Street

Cost: $45

A trip to Vegas wouldn’t be complete without trying your luck at a casino. So take the free Downtown Loop bus to get up to Fremont Street Experience, where you can play a few bucks in a slot machine at one of the original Vegas casinos.

While you’re there, you’ll want to spend the afternoon wandering around this weird and wonderful pedestrian promenade, where you’ll see street performers, outdoor bars, stages with live music, and a ceiling made from the world’s largest LED screen!

Evening: Go to See a Comedy Magic Show

Cost: $39

Vegas is home to awe-inspiring magic shows and hilarious comedy shows. Can’t decide which type of show you’d rather see? Go to see a comedy magic show like Piff the Magic Dragon, and you’ll get both in one fabulous night out in Vegas.

In this uproariously funny show, you’ll love watching Piff (a guy in a dragon suit) and his adorable pup perform amazing magic tricks that left audiences amazed on America’s Got Talent and impressed Penn & Teller on “Penn & Teller: Fool Us”.

Total cost for day three = $99