Expect to spend roughly $800 to $1,500+ for a typical EVO trip, with the biggest costs being travel, hotel, food, and merch. For some people it lands closer to $500–$900 if they share a room, drive instead of fly, and keep spending tight, while others report $1,500–$2,000 once airfare, lodging, and extras add up.

Typical budget breakdown

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Cost area Common range Notes
Badge / entry $40–$100+ Varies by pass and whether you enter side events or multiple games.
Hotel $100–$300 per night Sharing a room can cut this a lot; official or group rates can help.
Food / drinks $35–$100 per day Strip and venue food tends to be pricey.
Local transport $20–$100+ Rideshare, monorail, parking, or car rental can change this a lot.
Merch / extras $0–$300+ Optional, but easy to overspend on.

Real-world examples

A few attendees reported totals around $900–$1,000 for a fairly lean trip, especially when they kept hotel and food costs controlled. Others described spending around $1,500 or more once lodging, food, booze, merch, and transportation were all included.

Simple planning rule

If you want a safe estimate, budget $1,000 as a minimum comfortable target and $1,500 if you want room for merch, nicer food, or travel surprises. If you’re flying in and staying several nights, setting aside a little extra is smart because Vegas costs can climb fast.

TL;DR: most people should expect about $800–$1,500 , with $1,000 being a solid planning number.