Americans in all corners of the country are struggling to keep up with the high cost of living. Everything from groceries to fuel and entertainment have skyrocketed in cost over the past few years.
People have less money in their pockets at the end of the month for discretionary goods and services. This isn’t good news for Las Vegas, a city that relies heavily on tourists spending their money on hotels, gambling, and shows.
A poll from Las Vegas Locally on X paints a stark picture, with almost 88% of the 15,500+ respondents saying that the city is now too expensive for tourists:
While people are still visiting Sin City, visitor numbers have been dropping since the start of the year. In June, tourist levels were down 11% compared to the same period in 2024.
hefty prices for everything from parking to resort fees and drinks
This isn’t helped by the hefty prices for everything from parking to resort fees and drinks. Recent shocking revelations included the $26 a person paid for a bottle of water at the Aria and someone paying $50 after charging their laptop at the Paris Las Vegas.
Even gamblers are getting squeezed by casino games. Gamblers claims it’s harder to find single-zero roulette tables on the Strip and the payout for blackjack on many tables have shifted from the historic 3:2 to 6:5.
