Las Vegas is a great attraction for people who want to entertain and have fun. Of course, it is exciting to visit this famous city, but between the sightseeing and gambling, it is easy to lose control of your spending. I guess nobody wants to have a large credit card debt as a memento of nice holidays? Keep in mind that Las Vegas offers a lot of easy ways to pay a small fortune for things that won't really enhance your experience. We'll show how to cut down your trip costs, avoid financial losses and get around this popular city without overextending your budget.

1. There isn't really a low season in Las Vegas - this city is crowded every night of the week. However, there are some days which are especially busy with tourists (with prices to match). If you want to pay less for your trip, it is wise to avoid summer months, spring break and holidays (Christmas, New Year's Day, Valentine's Day, President's Day, etc.). Another most expensive annual period is NCAA Basketball's Final Four weekend.

2. The average trip to Las Vegas costs between $700 and $1000 for two people, for a week. Don't sacrifice your safety or comfort living in a cheap one-star hotel in order to reduce hotel expenses. Consider applying for a hotel rewards credit card. It will give you an excellent chance to stay in popular hotels for free and save hundreds of dollars on hotel accommodation. Some hotel rewards credit cards enable you to transfer your hotel points into an equivalent match in frequent flyer miles, so you can get free airline tickets and other travel-related goods and services as well.

3. Decide how much money you are going to gamble before your arrival to Vegas. It is very easy to get addicted to the fun and excitement, but we all know sad stories about people who ended up gambling away all their money. Decide what certain amount you can spend at the casinos for a day, and stop playing when that money is gone. Don't fool yourself that "This time I will definitely win" - this mantra doesn't work.

4. Las Vegas casinos provide high security measures, but you still need to watch your purse, credit cards and chips. If you don't want to spend months recovering from identity theft, take necessary precautions. Before going to Las Vegas, make two photocopies of your credit cards from both sides. Then add to this list phone numbers of the credit card issuers. Leave one photocopy with a close friend or a family member, and take the other one with you. Thus you can block your account immediately if your plastics are lost or stolen.

5. It is hot in Las Vegas, so pack lightly. From clothes to your credit cards, plan in advance what you will take with you. Try to limit the amount of electronic devices and valuables in order to avoid theft. Don't take all your credit cards on your trip. Be sure to have 1-2 low rate credit cards for a regular use and an extra credit card for an emergency.

Have a nice trip!