What this solves
Strip clubs quote you a different number depending on how you arrive. Cover at the door on a Saturday at XS is $80–150, but a promoter can put you on the "guest list" for free or reduced entry if you text them — provided you're 5:1 girls to guys, arriving by 11pm, and don’t mind waiting 90 minutes. A table minimum is $1,500–$5,000 depending on the DJ and the spot. This tool models all four scenarios for six major clubs and tells you the all-in cost per person for your group.
The decision isn't just "which is cheapest." It's which combination of cover + waiting + bottle math makes sense for your group size. For a couple, GA is the answer. For a group of 6, a $1,500 table min becomes $250/head — which beats GA tickets of $150/person.
The calculator
Walk-up cover (door)
GA ticket (pre-purchase)
Guest list
Table minimum
Bottle service (sister tool)
Cheapest realistic entry
How to read the result
- Walk-up cover is what the bouncer quotes you at the door. Highest cost; covers the bouncer's confidence that you didn't pre-arrange anything.
- GA ticket is a pre-purchased ticket online, usually through the venue, a third party, or a promoter. Skips the cover line and often includes expedited entry.
- Guest list is free or discounted, but with restrictions: arrive by 11pm, ratio of women-to-men matters (5:1 minimum at XS), dress code is enforced, you may wait 60–120 minutes after doors.
- Table minimum is the minimum you must spend on bottles and mixers at a reserved table. Tax and gratuity are added on top. For groups of 4+, this often beats GA tickets per head, especially with the queue skip and drink service.
- Dayclub vs nightclub: Encore Beach Club is a daytime pool venue — cover is similar but you pay for pool access; bring sunscreen and cash for cabana rentals ($3,000–$6,000 typical Saturday).
Limitations
- Promoter inventory and pricing is a moving target. The prices here are Saturday-night baseline for a marquee DJ night. Tuesday nights at Hakkasan can run $0 cover with a 90-minute line; XS Saturdays with Marshmello can run $150 cover walk-up.
- Guest list rules vary by promoter. Some lists are gender-restricted (5:1 female-to-male ratio required), some are bottle-service-only, some require a hotel booking at the property. Confirm via the actual promoter before relying on the guest-list scenario.
- Table minimums are negotiable. Promoters can offer "minimum spend" at 70–90% of posted minimum if you're a recurring customer or booking multiple tables. The numbers here are the asking price, not the negotiated price.
- Service fees, taxes, and tips on tables can add 25–35% to the posted minimum. Use the Bottle Service Reality tool for the all-in number on a table night.
- This tool does not model unofficial events, post-2am after-parties, or dayclub transitions. The numbers are for the primary 10pm–4am window.
FAQ
Is guest list actually free?
For women, usually yes — most clubs offer free guest-list entry before midnight. For men, it's free with a higher ratio requirement (5:1 female-to-male) or $20–$30 "reduced cover." Some lists are entirely gender-locked. The line is real: guest list = slower entry, often a separate line.
Should I pre-purchase GA online?
For big-name nights (Marshmello, Calvin Harris, Tiësto at their respective homes), yes. Walk-up can be 30–60% more, and lines can exceed 2 hours. For weeknights, GA online is often the same as the door price.
When does a table become cheaper than GA?
Roughly 4 people. A $1,500 table minimum split 4 ways = $375/head. If GA is $120/head, the table is more expensive. But with 6+ people, the math flips — the table becomes the cheapest entry, especially with expedited entry and unlimited mixers.
Which club has the cheapest night on the Strip?
Zouk midweek. Zouk and Jewel at Resorts World consistently have $0–$20 cover and the lowest GA pricing on the Strip. The trade-off is fewer headliners and a younger demographic. For the budget-conscious, it's the right choice.
Sources
- XS, Omnia, Hakkasan, Encore, Zouk, and Jewel venue box-office disclosures (2026 weekend pricing)
- Las Vegas promoter inventory (DTP Vegas, Limitless, Tao Group) — January 2026 sampling
- Tao Group / Wynn / MGM Resorts nightclub operations data
- Resorts World Las Vegas nightclub pricing structures, 2026