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Limo Questions

#1

The limo would be from the airport to Bally’s Las Vegas. My understanding is that $10 is the minimum, my host said I should tip $15-$20. The airport isn’t really very far away, I could see the larger tip if I was able to get a comped limo between where I live and the airport, which is about 15 miles away and frequently traffic. It seems like a lot considering that the shuttle is $7, and I never minded taking that when I wasn’t renting a car. I actually once took 2 buses for $1 or whatever the fare was at the time, but that was a bit of an ordeal with suitcases. This may seem a little vindictive, but even if I was tempted to save a few dollars and just take the shuttle, with all the cutbacks from CZR (this is for 80,000 tier points in 2013, probably my first and last free trip), I want them paying for the limo whether I really want it or not.

Anyway, my question is, can I share the limo with others who I’m not traveling with? I’m going to be on a plane from JFK where everyone is going to Vegas, so if I found some people going to Bally’s or Paris, I’m thinking I can have them chip in, they’ll get a nice ride, and it probably will cost them less than a cab. If I found 3 people we can each chip in $5 and give the driver $20, then I’ll feel good that I saved $2 over the shuttle, still got a nice limo ride, gave the driver a decent tip, and I’ll be happy that CZR had to pay for it. Also, if I found some people to share the ride who were going to a different casino that was nearby, am I allowed to do that? Is CZR specifically paying for a ride between point A and point B? Or it it for a specified minimum time period and if they don’t go over the time limit they can drive wherever I tell them to? Or do they just charge CZR for the extra time and CZR can’t do anything about it (meaning they wouldn’t touch my comps either)? Keep in mind that I’m not going to be playing their lousy VP pay tables (except with free play coupons), so they won’t want to do anything extra for me. I don’t want to tell people not going to Bally’s or Paris that they can come in the limo and then find out that they really can’t, as that would be rude and embarrassing.

Wonder if I could do the same going back? I would assume there would be people waiting for cabs near where the limo is. Does it matter if they’re not going to the same terminal?

#2

I suggest you not consider less than $15 for your limo driver. Considering that he needs to be in place about 15 minutes early, in the event of an early arrival, I wouldn’t be surprised if as much as 2 hours of his day is allocated to your pickup.

He’s authorized to pick you up. Hard to say how he’s likely to react to tagalongs, but be prepared to be refused.

All things considered, are you sure you wouldn’t be happier dealing with the shuttle?

#3

Alan,

Like most things in Las Vegas, the amount you tip will determine how much you can break the rules. If you have 2 extra people going to hotels on the way and ask the driver "Could you take my friends to hotel x and hotel y? " ( and you have at least $40 in your hand), you might be okay, especially if the driver isn’t in a time crunch for his next appointment. My guess is that if you are worried about a $15 tip for a limo driver, this option won’t appeal to you.

Go to valet at Flamingo and say " I have to run into the casino for 5 minutes, can you keep my car up front?" Just ask and the answer is no. Ask with a $5 in your hand and the answer is okay, but 5 minutes only, then I move it. Ask with a $20 in your hand and your car can stay there for an hour.

It’s a money town. The more green, the more you can bend the rules.

#4

My experience in Vegas each time I go is I’m waiting on limo driver and calling transportation to see where’s their at. Out of 9 trips with limo in past year there was only one time they were waiting. In fact a few times I’ve had to take my luggage outside and wait

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On Feb 19, 2014, at 9:24 PM, <harry.por…@…net> wrote:

I suggest you not consider less than $15 for your limo driver. Considering that he needs to be in place about 15 minutes early, in the event of an early arrival, I wouldn’t be surprised if as much as 2 hours of his day is allocated to your pickup.

He’s authorized to pick you up. Hard to say how he’s likely to react to tagalongs, but be prepared to be refused.

All things considered, are you sure you wouldn’t be happier dealing with the shuttle?

#5

I want to second these comments. The OP seems hesitant to tip but Vegas can be an amazing town, $5 at a time :-). Since moving here I always carry a stack of $5 bills with me. It’s amazing what $5 and a smile gets you in this town. You go from “No!” to “right this way Sir!” in no time.

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On Feb 20, 2014, at 4:55 AM, <greeklandjoh…@…com> wrote:

Alan,

Like most things in Las Vegas, the amount you tip will determine how much you can break the rules. If you have 2 extra people going to hotels on the way and ask the driver "Could you take my friends to hotel x and hotel y? " ( and you have at least $40 in your hand), you might be okay, especially if the driver isn’t in a time crunch for his next appointment. My guess is that if you are worried about a $15 tip for a limo driver, this option won’t appeal to you.

Go to valet at Flamingo and say " I have to run into the casino for 5 minutes, can you keep my car up front?" Just ask and the answer is no. Ask with a $5 in your hand and the answer is okay, but 5 minutes only, then I move it. Ask with a $20 in your hand and your car can stay there for an hour.

It’s a money town. The more green, the more you can bend the rules.

#6

$5.00 is magic at the Hrh with the cocktail waitresses!!

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On Feb 20, 2014, at 12:30 PM, funny.young…@…com wrote:

I want to second these comments. The OP seems hesitant to tip but Vegas can be an amazing town, $5 at a time :-). Since moving here I always carry a stack of $5 bills with me. It’s amazing what $5 and a smile gets you in this town. You go from “No!” to “right this way Sir!” in no time.

On Feb 20, 2014, at 4:55 AM, <greeklandjoh…@…com> wrote:

Alan,

Like most things in Las Vegas, the amount you tip will determine how much you can break the rules. If you have 2 extra people going to hotels on the way and ask the driver "Could you take my friends to hotel x and hotel y? " ( and you have at least $40 in your hand), you might be okay, especially if the driver isn’t in a time crunch for his next appointment. My guess is that if you are worried about a $15 tip for a limo driver, this option won’t appeal to you.

Go to valet at Flamingo and say " I have to run into the casino for 5 minutes, can you keep my car up front?" Just ask and the answer is no. Ask with a $5 in your hand and the answer is okay, but 5 minutes only, then I move it. Ask with a $20 in your hand and your car can stay there for an hour.

It’s a money town. The more green, the more you can bend the rules.

#7

Alan - you are certainly stretching the definition of being frugal on this one.

An extra $10 for VIP treatment? no brainer. C’mon man, loosen up - it’s Vegas!

To each his own for sure, but riding in a shuttle and seeing several other hotels on your way in from the airport - wasting valuable time as others are dropped off is not the way I want to start my precious Vegas time. All to save what? $13.

Enjoy the ride - alone and act like
the big shot we all want to be.

Jigger

“When I’m feeling down, I like to whistle. It makes
the neighbor’s dog run to the end of his chain
and gag himself.”

“It’s lonely at the top, but you eat better.”

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From: “alan3…@…com” <alan3…@…com>
To: vpF…@…com
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2014 9:00 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] Limo Questions

The limo would be from the airport to Bally’s Las Vegas. My understanding is that $10 is the minimum, my host said I should tip $15-$20. The airport isn’t really very far away, I could see the larger tip if I was able to get a comped limo between where I live and the airport, which is about 15 miles away and frequently traffic. It seems like a lot considering that the shuttle is $7, and I never minded taking that when I wasn’t renting a car. I actually once took 2 buses for $1 or whatever the fare was at the time, but that was a bit of an ordeal with suitcases. This may seem a little vindictive, but even if I was tempted to save a few dollars and just take the shuttle, with all the cutbacks from CZR (this is for 80,000 tier points in 2013, probably my first and last free trip), I want them paying for the limo whether I really want it or not.

Anyway, my question is, can I share the limo with others who I’m
not traveling with? I’m going to be on a plane from JFK where everyone is going to Vegas, so if I found some people going to Bally’s or Paris, I’m thinking I can have them chip in, they’ll get a nice ride, and it probably will cost them less than a cab. If I found 3 people we can each chip in $5 and give the driver $20, then I’ll feel good that I saved $2 over the shuttle, still got a nice limo ride, gave the driver a decent tip, and I’ll be happy that CZR had to pay for it. Also, if I found some people to share the ride who were going to a different casino that was nearby, am I allowed to do that? Is CZR specifically paying for a ride between point A and point B? Or it it for a specified minimum time period and if they don’t go over the time limit they can drive wherever I tell them to? Or do they just charge CZR for the extra time and CZR can’t do anything about it (meaning they wouldn’t touch my comps either)?
Keep in mind that I’m not going to be playing their lousy VP pay tables (except with free play coupons), so they won’t want to do anything extra for me. I don’t want to tell people not going to Bally’s or Paris that they can come in the limo and then find out that they really can’t, as that would be rude and embarrassing.

Wonder if I could do the same going back? I would assume there would be people waiting for cabs near where the limo is. Does it matter if they’re not going to the same terminal?