How To Find Last-Minute, Cheap Las Vegas Hotels For New Year’s Eve

Finding a Las Vegas hotel room when you planned a trip at the spur of the moment can be a difficult task. Add a major holiday -- like New Year's Eve -- and this task becomes nearly impossible.

Traveling has been another victim of inflation with the cost of accommodation, food and activities rising alongside the rest of the goods and services in the U.S.

A study from Hopper found that this year's rates for rooms during Christmas rose by 32% in comparison to last year. And we can only assume that a similar trend will follow New Year's Eve room rates.

Luckily, there are a few ways to try and find a last-minute hotel room that won't completely break the bank.

The first, and maybe most glaring option, is that any resort or property on The Strip will be far more expensive than staying in Downtown Las Vegas, Fremont Street or off the Strip in surrounding areas like Henderson or Summerlin.

Also, you can "blind or express buy" hotel rooms on a few different third-party booking sites like Priceline and Hotwire. On Priceline, it's called "express deals," which you can explore here. On Hotwire, you can access the "blind buy" option here. Essentially, the option allows you to book a hotel room for a fairly decent price with one important catch: You don't know what the hotel room is or what the hotel is for that matter.,

So, if you're the ultimate trip-planner then this option may not be for you. But, considering you booked a last-minute trip to Las Vegas then this option shouldn't be too bad.

Another great travel tool is BetterBidding.com. This handy-dandy website allows you to compare Priceline and Hotwire on one screen, which can make the process of price comparison much easier. It also has an online forum that allows people to share which hotel rooms they acquired with the blind buy or express options. This can be helpful when you finally decide to press "purchase" for your hotel room.

Other tips include calling and simply booking the hotel you want directly. The hotel wants your direct business with no cost or profits being lost for them. This is why you may be lucky with price matching if you found a better deal online. They could even offer certain upgrades that are not too expensive either. But, this may be slim pickings due to the holiday weekend.

Another tip is to keep in mind which properties charge for parking. This is another hidden cost that you may not be thinking about when booking your hotel. Overall, don't be blind to hidden costs and read the fine print -- especially when booking with a third-party website.

If you booked a last-minute vacation for New Year's Eve in Las Vegas then we hope this helps you shave off the cost for your hotel. Now, if you're trying to plan your itinerary then scroll down below for a list of New year's Events in Las Vegas.

New Year's Eve Las Vegas style is the epitome of glitz, glamour and glorious extravagance.

Like the East Coast's legendary "Ball Drop" in New York City's Time Square, Las Vegas has its own iconic NYE celebrations that attract people from across the globe.

From the plethora of special shows, concerts and performances happening throughout New Years Eve and the days leading up to it, it's a complete party in Las Vegas when it comes to celebrating the start of a new life chapter.

The Strip hosts an iconic fireworks show, and the main theme for this year's celebration seems to be "Let's Go Big," according KTLA.

People who are visiting The Strip for this show should expect a beautiful explosion of dazzling fireworks when the clock strikes midnight.

The fireworks will be launched from multiple famous Strip properties. According to KTLA, officials will launch fireworks from eight major casinos along Las Vegas Boulevard. The properties include MGM Grand, Aria Resort and Casino, Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Casino and Resort, Caesars Palace Las Vegas, Treasure Island Hotel and Casino, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas, Resorts World Las Vegas and The STRAT!

Downtown Las Vegas will also have a great night of festivities and great performances from bands like Sugar Ray, All-4-One, The Wailers, DJ Skribble, and more. Tickets for this even cost $50.

If you're not a Vegas local or you've never been to The Strip during major events then here are some tips to help you navigate NYE in Vegas correctly. If you haven't booked your hotel yet then you need to do that as soon as possible. Rooms are filled quick, especially budget-friendly rooms that aren't horrendous. Click here for some tips to score a last-minute hotel room in Las Vegas.

Plan ahead because traffic on The Strip will be congested. Las Vegas Boulevard will most likely be packed with cars and pedestrians.

Whether you're a local or tourist, we hope that your New Years Eve is safe, filled with great memories and perfectly Las Vegas. Scroll down below for some New Year's Eve Las Vegas events.

This fireworks display is one of the most well-known when it comes to NYE celebrations on The Strip. Enjoy this dazzling fireworks show that will have eight different major casinos participating with the launching of fireworks. America's Party 2023's theme is "Let's Go Big," which speaks for itself in terms of what's in store of attendees. According to the event's website, the show will be viewable pretty much anywhere along The Strip's Las Vegas Boulevard, and it's free!

https://www.visitlasvegas.com/event/americas-party%3A-las-vegas-new-year-2023/43316/

The Fabulous Street Experience will be hosting a New Years Eve celebration with its Time of Your Life Festival! Tickets are $50, and the lineup is filled with fun bands that we know and love. Bush, The STRUTS, Sugar Ray, The Wailers ft. Julian Marley, Sugarhill Gang, All-4-One, Tag Team and DJ Skribble will be performing. Click here for tickets.

During New Year's Eve Weekend, XS Las Vegas will have a lineup of great DJs to make your NYE into a dance party. Marshmello, The Chainsmokers and DJ Ruckus will be performing throughout NYE weekend. Get more information and tickets here. 

Tiësto will be performing at Zouk Nightclub during New Year's Eve for a fun countdown. There will also be other great DJs that will perform throughout the weekend as well such as Zedd and Duke Dumont.

Ring in the New Year with this great DJ set from no other than DJ Paul D! He'll be performing at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas' Marquee Nightclub. Fist bump all night while counting down to midnight. Get your tickets here.

This will be a electronic-dance music festival that will happen during NYE in Downtown Las Vegas' Events Center. Enjoy this star-studded lineup that will have you dancing right into 2023! Get your tickets here.

Celebrate New Year's Eve in style at Chateau Rooftop located in the Paris Las Vegas! Keep your eyes peeled for available reservations because the demand is hot. Enjoy a panoramic view of the Las Vegas Strip, famous Bellagio Fountains and spectacular fireworks show.

Adam Ferrara is headlining Bonkerz Comedy Clubs' New Year's Eve Show at Suncoast Casino! Enjoy this celebration of comedy and 2023 with the talented Ferrara! His resume of shows is simply impressive. You may have seen Ferrara on “Why Woman Kill,” on CBS All Access, FX’s “Rescue Me,” “Nurse Jackie,” Comedy Central, “The Late Late Show with James Corden,” and much more. 

This will be a show that will ensure your 2023 starts off *just* right! Shows at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Get your tickets by clicking here. 

According to Vegas4Locals, Minus 5 Ice Bar will be having complimentary Champagne Toasts for attendees to honor the ringing in of the New Year across the globe. This isn't a "party" per se, but it's a great way to relax amid the craziness of NYE in Las Vegas. You can't just get free champagne at the ice bar, however. You will still need to purchase the actual drink and photo package initially.

This is the ultimate stop for your Latin party wishes. From DJ sets that play reggaetón and Latin Trap to LIVE banda music, Señor Frogs is definitely an action-packed dance party. We recommend getting tickets early (and this goes for the rest of the events on the list).

Calling all dance-music lovers! Anthony Attalla will be at Club Ego on New Year's Eve for all people who love EDM and feeling the beat. Pre-sale tickets are $50 and $70 at the door.

Enjoy dinner and a show at The Bellagio's Mayfair Supper Club! Bruno Mars and Anderson Paak will be hosting an exclusive event at The Mayfair Supper Club. However, this isn't a "cheap" party by any means. The "cheapest" seats available for this event is close to $7,000 with closer sets to the stage costing you close to $10,000. Well, it will most likely be an experience you and your wallet never forget.

Tenacious D will be performing on New Year's Eve at The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. Get your tickets here. Showtime is 9:30 p.m.

If there's anyone who knows how to party, its' Lil Jon. Enjoy the King of "Crunk" spin a few tracks at Jewel Nightclub located in The Aria! Get your tickets and reservations here.

The iconic '90s superstar Gwen Stefani will be performing live during New Year's Eve weekend at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas! This is a must-see show that will "No Doubt" be filled with our favorite hits.