If there’s one thing that makes GTA Vice City unforgettable (apart from the neon sunsets and 80s bangers on the radio), it’s the sweet rewards you grind for after every mission. From pocket money at the start to massive properties, rocket launchers, and even your own empire by the end, Vice City missions are full of goodies.
This guide breaks down all the rewards you get across main missions, asset missions, side jobs, and hidden unlocks, so whether you’re chasing cash, weapons, or secret perks, you’ll know exactly what’s waiting for you.
Money Rewards in GTA Vice City
Money might not buy happiness, but in Vice City, it buys you mansions, weapons, cars, and ultimate street power. Every mission you complete puts more cash in your pockets, and by the end of the story, you’ll be rolling in money like a true 80s kingpin.
Let’s break down how much you can earn across different types of missions.
Initial Missions
- In The Beginning… – Intro cutscene, no payout. (Sets up the drug deal gone wrong and Tommy’s revenge journey.)
- An Old Friend – $0. (Tommy reconnects with lawyer Ken Rosenberg and lays the groundwork for future deals.)
- The Party – $100. (Tommy gets his first taste of Vice City nightlife.)
- Back Alley Brawl – $200. (Your first real fistfight—it gets messy quick.)
- Jury Fury – $400. (Persuade jurors the hard way—by smashing up their cars with a hammer.)
- Riot – $1,000. (Incite chaos at a protest—because why not?)
- Treacherous Swine – $1,000. (Take out Gonzalez, the snitch—chainsaw included.)
- Mall Shootout – $500. (Retrieve security chips while causing mall mayhem.)
- Guardian Angels – $1,000. (Protect Diaz’s deal—your first big gunfight.)
- Four Iron – $500. (Golf club assassination mission—business casual murder.)
- Demolition Man – $1,000. (Remote-control helicopter bomb job—frustrating but iconic.)
- The Chase – $1,000. (Follow a gang member across rooftops—parkour 80s style.)
- Phnom Penh ‘86 – $2,000. (Helicopter shootout—big action movie vibes.)
- Sir, Yes Sir! – $2,000. (Steal a military tank—subtlety not included.)
- Two Bit Hit – $2,000. (Take out rival gang members dressed as Cubans.)
- The Fastest Boat – $4,000. (Steal Diaz’s speedboat—fast and flashy.)
- Supply & Demand – $5,000. (Boat chase mission—Miami Vice energy.)
- Death Row – $5,000. (Rescue Lance Vance from Diaz’s men—get ready for heat.)
- All Hands On Deck! – $1,000. (Defend Colonel Cortez’s yacht before his escape.)
- Rub Out – $50,000. (Kill Diaz and take over his mansion—huge turning point.)
- Shakedown – $2,000. (Smash windows across Vice Point Mall to assert dominance.)
- Bar Brawl – $2,000. (Take down rival protection rackets—business expansion 101.)
- Cop Land – $10,000. (Dress as cops, plant a bomb, and escape the heat.)
Gang Missions (Optional)
- Love Juice – $2,000. (Rock band mission with a shady drug deal.)
- Psycho Killer – $2,000. (Stop a maniac trying to ruin the band’s concert.)
- Alloy Wheels of Steel – $1,000. (Motorcycle street race—ride or die.)
- Messing With The Man – $2,000. (Cause chaos to prove your worth to bikers.)
- Hog Tied – $4,000. (Kidnap a biker gang leader—hog wild.)
- Publicity Tour – $5,000. (Defuse a bus bomb Speed-style—rock ‘n’ roll rescue.)
- Stunt Boat Challenge – $1,000. (Boat racing mini-game mission.)
- Cannon Fodder – $2,000. (Lead Cuban recruits into battle.)
- Naval Engagement – $1,000. (Drug exchange that turns into a bloodbath.)
- Juju Scramble – $2,000. (Timed pickups while dodging cops.)
- Bombs Away! – $2,000. (RC plane mission bombing Cuban gang members.)
- Dirty Lickin’s – $4,000. (Protect Haitian gang from ambush—sniper duty.)
- Trojan Voodoo – $1,000. (Sneak into the Haitian base disguised in a Cuban gang car and blow it sky-high.)
Payphone Missions (Optional)
- Road Kill – $500. (Take out a pizza delivery guy—poor dude never saw it coming.)
- Waste the Wife – $1,000. (Ram the target’s car until it explodes.)
- Autocide – $4,000. (Multiple assassinations around the city—hitman vibes.)
- Check Out at the Check In – $5,000. (Airport assassination job.)
- Loose Ends – $16,000. (Eliminate a heavily armed gang in the docks—tough fight, big payday.)
Asset Missions
- Malibu Club
- No Escape? – $1,000. (Break a key contact out of jail to set up the Malibu heist crew.)
- The Shootist – $2,000. (Recruit Phil Cassidy with a shooting challenge.)
- The Driver – $4,000. (Street race with Hilary—don’t crash!)
- The Job – $50,000. (Full-on bank heist—huge payday + asset unlocked.)
- Print Works
- Spilling the Beans – $2,000. (Infiltrate to gather intel.)
- Hit the Courier – $5,000. (Take down rival counterfeit courier.)
- InterGlobal Film Studio
- Recruitment Drive – $1,000. (Find actresses for the studio.)
- Dildo Dodo – $2,000. (Fly plane to drop flyers—odd but fun.)
- Martha’s Mug Shot – $2,000. (Snap scandalous pics for blackmail.)
- G-Spotlight – $8,000. (Rooftop stunt mission on a motorbike.)
- Kaufman Cabs
- V.I.P. – $1,000. (Pick up and protect a VIP passenger.)
- Friendly Rivalry – $1,000. (Destroy rival cab company cars.)
- Cabmageddon – $2,000. (Survive ambush from rival taxis.)
- Sunshine Autos – $1,500–$9,000 per list. (Complete car delivery lists, unlock rare cars + income.)
- Cherry Popper Ice Cream Factory – $3,000 daily income after distribution. (Not really ice cream 🍦).
- Viceport Boatyard: Checkpoint Charlie – $2,500. (Boat checkpoint race mission.)
- Pole Position Club – Spend $300. (Asset unlocked by… enjoying the entertainment.)
Final Storyline Missions
- Cap the Collector – $30,000. (Defend businesses from rival collectors.)
- Keep Your Friends Close… – $30,000. (Final showdown inside the mansion—epic finale + victory cash.)
Weapons Rewards in GTA Vice City
Vice City makes sure you’re never under-armed. From pistols to rocket launchers, missions and collectibles hook you up big time.
Story & Side Missions
- Diaz’s Missions: Progressing through these unlocks access to serious firepower, including the M4 assault rifle and Colt Python revolver.
- Hitman/Payphone Missions: Often reward extra ammo or access to silenced weapons.
- Asset Missions: Some (like Print Works) also give unique weapons as part of their storyline.
Hidden Packages – The Real Goldmine
A total of 100 collectibles are spread across Vice City, each milestone unlocking powerful rewards and weapons. Collecting them unlocks permanent weapon pickups at your safehouses:
- 10 Packages: Body Armor.
- 20 Packages: Chainsaw.
- 30 Packages: Colt Python.
- 40 Packages: Flamethrower.
- 60 Packages: Rocket Launcher.
- 80 Packages: Minigun.
- 100 Packages: Hunter attack helicopter (spawns at military base + Ocean Beach helipad).
These are the best long-term weapon rewards in the game.
Unlockables & Properties
Diaz’s Mansion → Tommy’s Mansion
After the mission “Rub Out,” you take over Diaz’s mansion, which becomes your new safehouse complete with weapon spawns, garages, and helipad access.
Unlocking New Islands
Progressing through the story missions unlocks Vice City Mainland and later Starfish Island, opening access to better cars, shops, and missions.
Business Properties
As mentioned earlier, buying properties like Malibu Club, Sunshine Autos, Film Studio, Print Works unlocks new mission lines and permanent income streams.
Vehicle Unlocks
- Completing Sunshine Autos’ import/export missions unlocks unique rare cars.
- 100 packages unlocks the Hunter helicopter, one of the deadliest vehicles in the game.
Special Rewards & Completion Bonuses
Some rewards go beyond cash and guns – they permanently change how you play Vice City.
- Firefighter Mission (Level 12): Tommy becomes fireproof.
- Paramedic Mission (Level 12): Max health boosted to 150.
- Vigilante Mission (Level 12): Max armor boosted to 150.
- Taxi Driver (100 fares): Taxi vehicles get nitro + jump ability.
100% Completion Reward
If you’re a true completionist and finish everything in the game (missions, side missions, packages, jumps, rampages), you unlock:
- Infinite Ammo for all weapons.
- Double health & armor regen.
- Special outfit: “Frankie” T-shirt.
- Ultimate bragging rights.
Final Words
Vice City is full of rewards that fuel that chaos. From a few hundred bucks in the early missions to owning skyscrapers, rocket launchers, and even your own mansion, every mission pushes you closer to becoming the king of Vice City. So whether you’re replaying for nostalgia or grinding for 100% completion, keep an eye on the weapons, money, and unlockables – because in this city, the grind is as fun as the glory.
