Side hustle ideas in Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas has lots of visitors, long hot summers and a big music and events scene. That's where the paying work is. Here are side hustles that fit Las Vegas, with what they cost to start, what people usually charge, and how to land your first customer this week.

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   1. Local tours and experiences

   Walking, food or outdoor tours for visitors, listed on Airbnb Experiences.

   Start: $0–100Charge: $30–75 a person

   First step: Run your tour free for friends and collect your first reviews.

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   2. Event DJ or sound setup

   Parties, school dances and small events.

   Start: $300–1,000 (speaker, controller)Charge: $200–600 an event

   First step: DJ a friend's party for free and film it.

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   3. Social media for local businesses

   Short videos and posts for restaurants, gyms and shops that don't have time.

   Start: $0–200Charge: $300–1,000 a month per business

   First step: Make a free sample Reel for one local shop and show them.

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   4. Short-term rental cleaning

   Turnover cleans between guests for vacation rental hosts.

   Start: $100–300Charge: $60–150 a turnover

   First step: Message 10 local hosts and offer a first clean at a discount.

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   5. Portrait and event photography

   Senior photos, family shoots, graduations and small events.

   Start: $300–1,000 (camera)Charge: $100–300 a session

   First step: Do 3 free shoots to build a portfolio, then post them.

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   6. Errands and house sitting

   Groceries, pickups, plant watering and house checks for busy people and travelers.

   Start: $0Charge: $20–35 an hour

   First step: Tell neighbors and coworkers of your parents that you're starting.

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   7. Pool cleaning route

   Weekly skimming, brushing and chemical checks for backyard pools.

   Start: $200–500Charge: $100–180 a month per pool

   First step: Offer the first cleaning free to five neighbors with pools.

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   8. Mobile car detailing

   Interior and exterior detailing at the customer's home or office.

   Start: $200–600Charge: $100–250 a car

   First step: Detail a friend's car, film it, and offer a launch price to your first 10 customers.

Prices are typical US ranges. What people pay in Las Vegas can be higher or lower, so check a few local listings before you set yours.