20 Dumb Rookie Mistakes to AVOID in Las Vegas! 😵 

Thanks for watching! Have you made any of these mistakes?

My wife's version of the Starbucks hack is To avoid the line by sending her husband down to get her Starbucks in the morning at the bellagio.

Splitting meals and not over-ordering is a great tip. Saves money and also because most hotels don't have fridges for leftovers!

Checking the room door upon leaving is such a great tip. I was victim of this when we walked away with the door closing behind us not realizing it bounced back open at Caesars. We returned after a wonderful night to discovery our luggage and all our clothes were gone. Thankfully we had all of our major valuables with us and well it's Vegas you can buy new clothes. And for the record Caesar's security was not helpful at all and literally did nothing.

A lot of great tips. I just traveled here. We used cabs everywhere that we went. I didn't check the receipts until the last evening in town. That is when I finally noticed the $3.00 taxi fee for using a credit card. It's just for using a credit card. That's it. We probably spent nearly $50 in taxi/credit card fees. Never again. It's cash only next time.

I am a Vegas regular. Just got back last week. I'm usually pretty cynical about these videos, but kudos to you. These are actually solid practical suggestions. Excellent video.

Hi Ruby! As we are locals, we go to the Strip pretty frequently. You are absolutely on point with these rookie mistakes. The people touching the revolving doors drive us crazy as well, as do the jaywalkers. We saw a lady next to us almost get hit by a bus. I also don't think the resort fees are a scam. Even if you add them to the advertised room rate, it is still quite a bargain. Which brings me to an additional rookie mistake. Before you make your reservations, check the rate calendars. If something big is happening in town, those hotel rates can go through the roof! As a nurse, I also have to say STAY HYDRATED! We see so many people walking the Strip in the heat with those yard-long drinks. Don't make the mistake of not drinking enough water. You don't want to spend the rest of your trip feeling sick and not enjoy all the fun things you had planned. Thanks for all you do! Linda

Best tip for starbucks. Dont buy it. Worst coffee and pricey.

My husband and I recently traveled to Vegas and were talking about how cool it would be to see you while we’re out and about, and not even a couple hours into our trip we saw you and Mr. Ruby filming at the Bellagio! You can see me turn and wave as we’re walking away in the background of your shot! We love your videos so it was a great way to start our trip! 💓

I always find it amazing how many people vacation or take cruises without researching channels like yours first. There is NO REASON for people to show up with no clue how many ways there are to mess up your trip by not watching a few videos first. This was a great one!! I'm sure it'll help those who travel to Vegas or anywhere.

Know your denominations - good advice! I accidentally bet $25 instead of $2.50 the other day and won $2000, but that's the exception, not the rule 😊

Hi Ruby, I'm a Las Vegas veteran and try to get there 1-3 times per year. I agree with all your tips! Just wanna tell you that I love your travel videos! It gives me a taste of Vegas even when I can't be there. Puts a smile on my face. Keep doing what you do!

Ruby! I noticed you never mention the bus when wanting to travel up and down strip or anywhere on strip etc … if you’re not wanting to spend money on taxis or Lyft/Uber just take the RTCBUS you get full strip access ..2HR $6/ 24HR $8.00 && a 3DAY PASS IS just $20 😊

I’m 52 years old and planning my first Vegas trip. I want my first time to off season and a hotel that fits my age group. Not the party scene for me, looking to gamble and eat good food. I’m binge watching your videos and love them all. Keep it up!

The walking tip is spot on. I like to get the exercise in the morning. I walk from NY/NY to Circus Circus and you easily get in 14,000 steps. Not something you want to do if you are dressed up.

One thing I’ve learned is that hotels can’t charge resort fees if you book the room on points. I stay at Best Westerns when I travel for work so I use my points at the Strat. Also you can purchase points directly from BW. Anyway, you can avoid resort fees if you pay with points.

I knew the domination - $1 slot - but I didn't know how that slot worked when I went last month. My ignorance led to me gambling away $47 to only win nearly $2300. My first bet was only for $2 but the second bet (I was trying to figure out what the buttons do!) was for $45. Ignorance can be bliss, I guess. I went back to my room immediately. I figured that there was no topping that bit of good luck. I then volunteered to give up my seat on my flight home as I was in no hurry. Ka-ching! Another grand in my pocket in compensation! I have new kitchen range being delivered tomorrow! Woot Woot! I don't usually gamble in Vegas as I enjoy exploring more than the thought of gambling and I doubt that I will change my habits or mind. But I had a reason to enjoy the strip that trip and I did. I really, really did.

Not drinking enough water. Remember, you're in a desert, and humidity levels can get down very low. Even when the temps are in the 60s and 70s, you can still dehydrate if you're partying all day or even just walking from casino to casino. Also, don't throw away those annoying slot machine tickets that are less than a dollar. Save a bunch of them and either cash them out in the casino cage or load them all into a random slot machine. The latter will total them all up and you can then cash out a single ticket. Note: this only works if you are combining tickets from the SAME casino. Casinos don't cash each others tickets, even if they are part of the same company.

Thank you for addressing issue of JAYWALKING---The majority of Las Vegas pedestrian/auto deaths, are on the Strip.

Omg thank you for the waterproof phone case idea! I’m getting ready to go to Vegas next week on a solo trip and I was already getting anxious about how I was going to handle the pool without someone to watch must stuff. Perfect solution!

I still recommend cabs, even if cabs are a little more money. The flat rate has really changed things, the prices have been close. 1) Cab line at the airport is close and very convenient. The Ride Share pick up and drop off is a little walk. Cabs are allowed to pull up to the terminal. In the summer, it can feel like a long walk. 2) Many strip properties give preference to taxi's vs. ride share. Taxi's are generally allowed to pull up to the same vicinity as hotel valet and many hotels have taxi lines with taxi's ready in seconds. Many hotel require ride share to drop off/pick up near their property's general parking garages. This adds another walk. And I have had to wait 10-15 mins for a ride share during busy times. But out front, there are 20 taxi's waiting.

Ruby KNOWS! Just when i think i got Vegas down, Ruby comes up with MORE hacks! GO GIRL!

😄 Please have some tolerance with the revolving door pushers. In the olden days (and some areas of the world) they we’re not automatic and we HAD to push them! Old habits die hard but we’re trying. 🙏🏼

Years ago, we learned you can't hail a cab. When we just got in a cab, the driver was, uh, irritated, and told us we put him at risk of being fined. Lesson learned, and a great tip for your first time to Vegas

Great video and very helpful! My first time in Las Vegas in 2000 was with my father and two young sons. We walked from the Strat to New York New York in one day in July because my very conservative father didn’t want to pay for a taxi. We ended up taking a shared shuttle back to our hotel. What were we thinking! Never again. Now that I’m a local we stay and play in ONE hotel/casino. No walking around. Also because we are locals we bring our own small coffee pot and cups to avoid the lines and high costs. Also bring granola bars for first thing in the morning if you take meds or vitamins in the morning it might be awhile before you get to a restaurant.

Really excellent info for newbies…or anyone! It never hurts to get a refresher course! Great job, Ruby!! 👍

The most important tip-wear comfortable shoes day and night! Spent a week in Vegas last month for a conference and husband and I walked at least 8 miles per day. Just getting from our room to the hotel conference hall was about a half mile walk.

Thanks Ruby for pointing out that ride share areas are usually in different area than the cab pickup area. Being a ride share driver I can't tell you how often my passenger will tell me they're in an different area than what's pre-scribed by the hotels. As always..great job!

Ruby: I've been to Vegas many times in the last 20 years and feel I know a thing or two, but your videos are always instructive and informative. Keep up the good work.

Omg! I’ve totally done the “it’s just over there, let’s walk”. That was between the then Las Vegas Hilton and the Strat which is a very scary part of town. It was at night and my partner wasn’t too happy but thankfully we made it through safely. I now call anything anywhere, “Vegas close” and take a cab or ride share.

Touching the rotating doors is my number one pet peeve!! I’m with you Ruby!

Really great tips Ruby. A few hubby and I have learned the hard way. We just recently stayed at Excalibur and you need your room card to access your floor in the elevator which I thought was great. I always check to make sure my door is locked though.

As someone who lived in Vegas for a decade and spent ALOT of time there before living there, my main tips are as follows - don't go during the summer. It gets absurdly HOT, like 110-120 degrees Fahrenheit hot, and you could get heatstroke and badly sunburned. Also, prices skyrocket during the summer, particularly on weekends. If you go on the off season, like maybe late November- March, you will pay less and it will be alot cooler. Also, make use of Fremont Street, too. It's alot cheaper than the strip, generally, but it's not in as good of an area. Honestly, it's much less known by tourists and is alot of fun as well. Lastly, there isn't all that much for young kids to do in Vegas, it's geared for adults. There are certain shows that you do NOT want to take your kids to (the Cirque Du Coleil show at... I THINK it was MGM Grand.... was a VERY adult, VERY "mature audiences only" show not suitable for young kids). DO YOUR RESEARCH on shows you want to see before just picking a show at random to go see and hoping for the best. I know that, unless they have changed their repertoire for the worse, Blue Man Group is something for people of all ages. You might not think it would be some mind blowing act, but honestly, I saw it a couple times and loved it. I took my mom one of the times and she walked out loving it. Another kid friendly act is the show at Excalibur. That one is equally awesome for the kids. So my advice is it may be best to have the kids stay with grandma and / or grandpa for a few days, or maybe their auntie or uncle, while you parents go to Vegas.

#21 Check with your bank before your trip to see where available partner ATMs are. Some of the major banks will allow you to use the ATMs inside Walgreens and 7-11 for free. The ATMs inside the casinos charge absolutely outrageous fees.

I have admittedly made 1 or 5 of these mistakes. I love your thoughts on walking through casino's. I learned this the hard way as well, after walking up multiple non functioning escalators. The inside escalators are always working. Also, I love snacks in my room, so a trip to CBS/Walgreens/Target for snacks is always a great idea. Helps you to avoid the $5 snickers in the mini bar. I also bring a collapsible water kettle, which can help me make tea, coffee, oatmeal for breakfast, or ramen for a late night snack. I'm not cheap, but I don't always want to leave my room early in the morning or late at night, and room service is ridiculously priced and not great at most hotels.

Hi Ruby, love your videos! One mistake, which is huge in my opinion, is not carrying enough cash and having to use Vegas ATM machines! The ATM charges are sky high ($8+). It can be a little cheaper if you go to a machine not in a casino such as CVS, Walgreens, etc.

Thank You, Ruby! I know at least 1/3 of these, but it is GREAT to always get a refresher and to remember what to lookout for! ❤

Love this! I'd have to add a rookie tip for my fellow Europeans: bring layers of clothing in summer!!! You'll be freezing inside the hotel room and the casinos when it's 40ºC and dry outside because they crank up the air-con, compared to what we're used to (not sure why, since it makes staying indoors also unpleasant). Summer is one of the best times of the year to visit Vegas, don't let that ruin your experience.

Oh wow thanks so much for those 20, but I feel you probably could make a list of 20 different ones lol. I appreciate the cab one especially. Thank you so much for your hard work that goes into these videos you and Mr. Ruby!!!

The tip about distance between places on the strip is 100% correct. Only been once, got dropped by UBER at the mirage and walked to the Wynn then back to Bellagio, it's a long way for an oldie. The ONLY reason I went was to see the Fountains at Bellagio but enjoyed the whole trip so much we are going back again this year.

Another unbelievably awesome Las Vegas video! You rock Mr. And Mrs. Ruby!

My wife and I decided to walk from the Paris to the Rio. You are so right, properties look close but they are not. Oh I forgot to mention that this occurred in July. I think the high temp that day was 185F. We took a cab back, and everywhere else in town after that. Hopefully your video will benefit others, you are doing God's work.

One thing you didn’t mention and I feel it should be here is MAKE RESERVATIONS! Hotels, shows, and restaurants sell out FAST! Hell’s Kitchen for example will be booked for an entire weekend in like 20 minutes. I used to live in Vegas and I can’t tell you how many times people didn’t get to see the show or eat the restaurant or stay where they wanted because they didn’t make reservations.

Another GREAT video!! Thanks Ruby!!

Hey there Ruby! I was just in Vegas for DTW this week. I relied heavily on your content for a first timer. Love the videos!

Lots of solid advice here! Great reminder about portions; most food orders are huge and easily sharable, even if you have a good appetite. It's a good thing to remind myself I can always order again if I want more. You can easily spend a full day exploring one resort, so your point about walking the Strip is right on. Consider picking a part of the Strip to explore instead of trying to walk the whole thing, or take a tour by bus or even limo.

Your videos are so informative and well-paced, thanks so much!

Excellent video, thanks! 👏👏👏 Especially liked #1. Good info for our next trip coming up soon.

Another great Video. Love ur Vids Ms. Ruby 👍

Stayed at the Sahara last year. I was able to order from the Starbucks there on the mobile app while in my room and it was ready by the time I came down on the elevator, even when there was a line. Also the prices are higher than a non hotel Starbucks, but the bonus points for free items are the same. If you're a Starbucks regular you may want to accumulate points if you know you're headed to Las Vegas in the near future.

Love these videos! My tip is do not buy any of the drinks that the people on the street try to sell you. They make it sound cheap, but much safer to buy from walgreens or CVS.

Great tips. Love the calming background sounds. Thanks for the tip on EVERYTHING, especially the slots, transportation and the trams.

Loved this video! So informative!

Very well done. You're definitely one of the most well informed Las Vegas vloggers.

Walking from the stratosphere at night through not so safe areas to avoid getting an Uber… dumbbbb. And definitely always carry cash. I love your waterproof case idea!!! Brilliant!!

Very informative. Thank you Ruby!!!!

As always, great video with great tips! Thank you Ruby!

Great video. One suggestion is to make sure and get a player's card even you don't plan on gambling. We got one at Mandalay Bay for MGM Rewards and turns out because my spouse is a veteran, we were upgraded to a higher card which gave us free parking at all MGM properties. AND they also include the spouse! I wouldn't mind paying "resort fees" if it included parking and coffee, but most don't.

Ruby I use to take the city bus from the airport parking garage. Cost me 3$. The workers take the bus. So I figured why not. It stopped behind the flamingo & continued to Carson Ave station. I walked the 2 blocks to Fremont and checked in at the D. Waay cheaper.

Thanks for the update. These are simple but very useful tips that many newbies doesn't know.

Hi Ruby, your tips and advice is so helpful, and your enthusiasm at putting it all together, is wonderful, you obviously care so much about your content, it just creates instant trust in what you put out! Well done you! Thanks for a great channel 👍

The coffee hack is a big one. I work on the strip sometimes and Starbucks is massively expensive. I'll usually just get a regular small black coffee and starbucks will run me 5 bucks for that. The center bar or sportsbook is like 2 bucks sometimes. Another quick tip is make sure you get a receipt when you stay at a room. Ive had some hotels not release the deposit especially if its a lower deposit like 50 bucks. Sometimes you have to call and ask and also make sure you have a receipt to prove you stayed there.

I am no longer a rookie but the coffee & "I'm a local" hacks were gold! And I DEFINITELY learned the "distances are farther than they appear" my first visit. I vividly recall filling my hotel room trashcan with ice and water and submersing my feet at the end of the day! :) Lesson learned. Great video! Tip I would add - look for happy hour specials on the strip. In my experience restaurants that have them don't freely offer the happy hour menu, you have to ask - but it's well worth it!

Thanks. Informative for everyone

Excellent videos with powerful information - good job, keep it up.

I made the terrible mistake of trying to walk from the Luxor to a new exhibit most of the way up the strip. I did this on the second day of a three day trip. I couldn't walk the rest of my trip, and had to have knee surgery when I got home.

I’ve been to Vegas once in 2007. Made the mistake of trying to hail a taxi on the strip while in a time crunch. Tried 3 times and gave up. Ended up walking fast a good distance outside early September…not crazy hot but was a bit sweaty at my destination. Great exercise in runners but felt a bit foolish when someone finally told me taxis cannot stop on the strip. It was a lot of live and learn before smartphones became popular and platforms like RU-vid came along. ❤ from Victoria, BC.

Thank you, Ruby! This video is very informative. We like it! Please do more.😅

WOW!!!!! Great Ruby. Thanks for sharing. Alot of people will be traveling to Vegas this Summer so these tips are awesome. Heres an idea for another video. Hows about 20 things you need to know when coming to Vegas in 2023. Such as buying cheap water and snacks at CVS & Walgreens. Another one is beware TimeShare people trying to scam you. Another one is brings comfortable shoes and be ready to walk ALOT.

I stayed in a hotel last week that has a sign on the door "Make sure you have your key card. Doors lock automatically" Imagine my surprise when I woke up in the middle of the night and the door was not locked. the lock was sticking out. The door did not in fact close completly after me NONE of the time I was there. Great Tip!

Been to Vegas a bunch and still found myself going "oh that's a great idea" to a lot of your tips. Keep up the great work!

This was very helpful. Thanks for the breakdown in the description and making chapters for easy reference.

Be careful with older hotel doors that get “stuck” and check the adjoining doors if they’re in the correct position. The best way is to just peek between the door and frame to see if the deadbolt is indeed slid closed and you may need to lift the handle up to actually lock it (example is the Luxor)

Ruby I followed your videos for months prior to a trip to vegas in 2021. We STILL tried to walk from the Venetian to top golf. I had to buy so many drinks for my boys to apologize. People! Do NOT try to walk to save money. Good lord it's absolutely not worth.

Thank you Ruby! This videos helped me a lot when planning my most recent trip to Vegas!

Thanks Travel Ruby, your video was very informative, helpful , and entertaining.

The separate loading zones for Uber/Lyft is HUGE. Sometimes it's really poorly marked and really far away from the cab zone!

My wife just went on a bachelorette Vegas weekend and we booked directly with the resort. We did that call in everyday trick and dropped the price by slightly over $300! The 20 dollar trick worked too! Thanks for all these tips they really worked.

Super Job.. so informative and all TRUE!!!!!

Man, I needed this video the first time I went! Had to learn a majority of these the hard way in my first 2 trips! But it was still fun, cant wait to go back

I definitely made the portion-size mistake when I was in Vegas last month (hint: it is NOT advisable to eat the BBQ pork wonton noodle soup AND the crab fried rice at M.Y. Asia by yourself in a single sitting).

I’ve never forgotten my first trip to Vegas as an adult, with my friends. I thought the free drinks while gambling were free, no tips required. 😳 So after getting my first one with a smile and saying, “Thanks so much!” She stared and me, then eventually stomped away and said something like, “Thanks for NOTHING!!!!” Whoops. I didn’t even have any cash so I think I went to find some cash then tried to track her down. Felt really bad! (This was a long time ago, way before helpful RU-vid videos, by the way!)

Omg I wish you were making videos before I first went to Vegas! Thanks so much for this Ruby! Yes I made the demonization mistake before but I didn’t know about the revolving door, thank You! Outstanding video!!

Wonderful. I hope everyone who is going to Vegas for the first time watches this video. Thanks for the advice about the cell phone waterproof bag. I have never heard of that. Again, wonderful!

Yes, I didn't realize things were on a sensor . I removed items to place food and drinks in there-and I was wandering where the $737 charges were coming from. They politely came to check and removed the items prior to checking out

Great video! As someone who goes to Vegas about 2x a year I actually learned something! Do you know if the taxi rate by zone apply when you’re going back to the airport?

Thanks for the terrific tips Ruby. I have been to Vegas many times over the years and even some of these were new to me, thanks again 😊

Great tips Ruby!!!!

Such fabulous advice! We're heading to Vegas next month and I'm so glad I discovered your channel. Your videos are fantastic and I feel like I'm going to be super prepared thanks to you and Mr. Ruby 👍

Nice to see you Ruby. Another great video.. My most HATED scam is paying to park at the property you stay at.. See you 4th of July

I was In Las Vegas this week and your video helped out a lot. Thank you,

Thank you so much for the video ❤

21st and top mistake: NOT watching Travel Ruby before heading to Vegas!!!

Hi Ruby, love your videos! Question: do you trust leaving cash in the room safe at the hotels? Maybe going to LV next month and probably staying at Harrahs. My concer is that I heard stories of cleaning staff having the master unlock code for the room safes? Thanks

Love your videos. Made several trips to Vegas from Florida. Can't travel anymore due to health reasons, so watching these brings back wonderful memories of days gone by. Thank you Ruby❤

You are so smart and explain things so easily. Great amazing advice. I love the professional way you create your videos. I especially love your Buffett reviews as you have a very special way of explaining the food and tastes and how things are prepared and displayed. You are just such a joy. Mr Ruby you are a lucky man.

Walking the strip in Vegas is basically walking thru a giant mall

The distance thing is real. Back in 2002, my friend and I walked from NYNY to the (old) Hard Rock hotel. It didn't seem that far away. We were wrong. 😅

This video is GOLD!! Thank you!

Those are great tips, thank you for informing people. This is one of the most helpful videos I have seen.