Bell attendant
Bag and luggage transport, show reservations, hailing taxis, rental cars
$1-$2 per bag; more for prompt, exceptional service
Cocktail server
Beverage service; knowledgeable about liquors, wines and beers
$1-$2 per drink
Concierge
Show tickets, dining reservations, spa appointments, flowers, rental cars, limos, airport shuttles…
Between $2-$20 per appointment
Dealer
Maintains integrity of games in designated areas
Amount of your average bet, once or twice an hour
Front desk
Wake-up calls, room upgrades; resort and local events info
Room upgrade only, $10-$50
House-keeper
Cleans rooms, delivers extra blankets, pillows and irons
$1-$2 per day; more for special requests
Room Service
Food and cocktail service to your hotel room
10-20% (but check to see if the tip has already been added to the bill)
Shuttle driver
Recommendations, local events info, baggage help
$1 per bag
Slot
Pays out jackpots from machines
2-5 percent of total payout
Spa and salon
All services and treatments including massages, waxing, facials, makeup applications and hair.
15-20 percent of total cost
Taxi Drivers
Airport, trips out side Las Vegas, baggage help
15% or $2 to $3 on short trips on the Vegas Strip
Tour Guides
Tip amount can be determined by the cost and time commitment of the excursion and the experience provided by the guide
$5-$20
Valet
Car parking/retrieving
$3-$5 per car
Waitstaff
Courteoous service, food knowledge and recommendations
15-20% of bill pretax; buffet: $1-$2 per person
Street Performers
These can vary from photographers at the Welcome To Fabulous Las Vegas sign, to Elvis impersonators, to Showgirls, to street musicians and more, all trying to earn a few bucks. Some of them will pressure you into paying $20 or more, but be aware that street performers are not actually permitted to set a price for their niches.
A far more appropriate amount is somewhere between $2-5.
Pan-handlers
I recommend you don’t “tip” or give money to the homeless individuals lining the strip with “Need Money for Weed” or related signs.
Instead, direct a donation to a local charity supporting that population.
