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Tipping in Las Vegas
Nevada
Vegas tips more often than almost anywhere else in the US — dealers, cocktail servers and valets all expect something, usually in small bills rather than a percentage.
What to tip in Las Vegas
| Service | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Sit-down restaurants | 18–20% | On the pre-tax subtotal. Resort restaurants frequently add an automatic gratuity for larger parties — check before adding more. |
| Casino dealers | $5–10/hour, or a $1 bet | Two accepted forms: hand over chips periodically, or place a small bet for the dealer on a winning hand — a “toke”. |
| Cocktail servers on the floor | $1–2 per drink | Drinks are free while you play, the service is not. Put the tip on the tray rather than the table. Tipping well on the first round tends to shorten the wait on the next. |
| Nightclubs & pool parties | 15–20% | Many add gratuity automatically at bottle service. Read the bill before topping it up. |
| Valet parking | $3–5 on return | Valet is free at most properties, which is precisely why the tip is expected. $3–5 when the car comes back. |
| Hotel housekeeping | $3–5/night | Leave it daily rather than at checkout — staff rotate between rooms. |
| Bellhop / luggage | $2–5 per bag | More for heavy cases or a long walk to the room. |
| Buffets | $1–2 per person | Someone still clears plates and refills drinks even when you serve yourself. |
What's different here
- •Vegas runs on small bills. Get a stack of $1s and $5s before you arrive — the tipping here is frequent and in cash rather than on a card.
- •Resort fees are not tips and do not reach staff. They are a charge from the hotel, and housekeeping still expects to be tipped separately.
- •Nevada has no state income tax, but that does not change tipping practice — the expectation here is higher than the national average, not lower.