After arriving in Las Vegas, the first traffic problem is how to get from the airport to the hotel?

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There are a lot of people traveling to Las Vegas for the first time will ask: is not the car easier?

The answer is:No need (we have a detailed explanation at the end of the article)

• Light rail tram and subway
• Public bus
• RENT CAR
• Recommended free parking locations
• Request a ride (taxi, Uber/Lyft)

When traveling to Las Vegas, you should spend most of your time on the Las Vegas Strip. Spending time walking and shopping on the street is actually one of the highlights of the trip. If you want to experience the local style of old Las Vegas and old streets, you can go to Las Vegas Downtown. In addition, there are shopping outlets on the north and south sides of the avenue, both of which can be reached within a short drive.

If tired,On the west side of the avenue there are many trams that can be used free of charge,Starting from the southernmost end of the strip, there's a round-trip tram service to the Mandalay Bay, Luxor, and Excalibur hotels. Next up are Park MGM, Aria (Shops at Crystals), and Bellagio. Treasure Island, at the northernmost end, also has a short tram service. East of the strip is the Las Vegas Monorail. While there's a fee, it has numerous stops and reaches far north. One-way tickets cost $6 per person, day passes cost $15 per person, and multi-day passes are available (two days for $26 USD / three days for $32 USD). (For more ticket information, see [the price of the] Monorail.Official website); the southernmost station is MGM Grand, and the northernmost station is Sahara Hotel.

Even if you spend most of your time walking around the streets, sometimes you still need to leave and go somewhere else. If you want to go shopping at the outlets, you need to take a car (for more details about shopping, please refer to 拉斯维加斯 complete shopping guide), in addition to the Strip, the most famous area in Las Vegas is Downtown (Old Town). There are two main bus lines on Las Vegas Boulevard, the SDX and The Deuce. For buses, you can take the SDX to Premium Outlets North. For more information, please refer to Las Vegas public bus RTC official website.

The biggest difference between the two is that the Deuce line operates 24 hours a day and stops at more stations.There are stations at many hotels on the Las Vegas Strip, some as far as Downtown.The SDX line only operates from 9 a.m. to midnight, stops at fewer stations, and reaches Premium Outlets North in the north.兩個路線皆為同一個公司，所以票可以交叉使用，而且有 6個共同的車站，可以轉換車綫。費用為：2小時／6美元、24小時／8美元、3天／20美元。如果同一天會使用公車來回同一地點的話，建議直接買 24小時的票。

If you are mainly going shopping in Las Vegas, staying in hotels and casinos, you don't have to rent a car. You can take the public transportation we mentioned above or call a taxi. In this case, renting a car is not recommended, but of course you can rent a car according to your preferences and needs and experience the city of Las Vegas from many aspects.

However, there are several other situations where renting a car makes perfect sense.For car rental recommendations, refer to the Expedia website.

1. Want to drive to natural landscapes and national parks near Las Vegas

The hotels closest to Las Vegas are:

• Red Rock Canyon State Park – approximately 20 minutes one way
• Hoover Dam – approximately 40 minutes one way
• Valley of Fire State Park – approximately one hour drive one way

The cities farthest from Las Vegas are:

• Grand Canyon West Rim – approximately 2.5 hours one way
• Grand Canyon National Park South Rim – approximately 4.5 hours one-way drive
• Antelope Canyon and Horseshoe Bend area – approximately 4.5 hours drive one way
• Zion National Park – approximately 2.5 hours drive one way
• Bryce Canyon National Park – approximately 4 hours one-way drive (same direction as Zion National Park)

If you plan to spend a day visiting distant attractions, it is recommended to participate in the " One day bus tour "If you have a higher budget, you may consider participating." Helicopter or small plane one-day tour "I won't be tired of driving in a single day. It's very hard to drive 4.5 hours and back for 9 hours a day. 

 

2. Expect to go to Outlets to buy a lot of things

You don’t have to carry a lot of stuff on public transportation. (But taking Uber or Lyft can also be solved)

 

3. Don’t want to go to restaurants on the main road where the average price is high and the food may not be good

Find local food in Chinatown and other local areas. (Uber or Lyft is still very convenient, as Las Vegas is relatively small, and most driving times are between ten and twenty minutes. Expect a one-way fare of around $10 USD.) Recommended Chinatown restaurants: Non-Avenue Food Recommended - China Town Old Town There are many delicious foods in Chinatown, and the prices are not as expensive as those on the avenue.

Most hotels on the avenue now charge parking fees, while a few hotels and shopping malls offer free parking. High-end hotels generally charge: self-parking is free for the first hour, $1-$1 for 4-7 hours, and $10-$4 for 24-10 hours. Valet parking ranges from $25-$4 for 13 hours and $15-$4 for 24-18 hours. (Parking fees are for reference only and are subject to change based on the hotel or mall's terms and conditions.)

The following recommended a fewDo not need any consumption, you can also find free parking spots for your reference: -

North of 1. Avenue

• Treasure Island Walk to: Palazzo, Venetian, Mirage, Encore, Wynn, Fashion Show Mall, Ferris Wheel High Roller. The Treasure Hotel is located in the north of the center of the avenue, and the location is convenient.
• Fashion Show Mall Walk to: Wynn, Encore, Palazzo, Venetian, Treasure Island, Mirage, etc. It is the largest shopping mall in Vegas, and the parking lot is also very large. You can park for free without spending.
• Sahara las vegas Can be seen Magic Mike Macho show.
• Circus Circus Available in Circus Circus Adventuredome play.

2. Avenue Central

• Shops at Crystals Within walking distance: Aria, Cosmopolitan, Park MGM, New York New York, Bellagio and other hotels. It's also a shopping mall, but most of the stores are higher-end than Fashion Show Mall. There are many well-reviewed hotels nearby.

If you really need to rent a car, we recommend referring to Expedia online car rental platform.

In the absence of renting a car, the fastest and most convenient way of transportation is still to hail a car directly. Can use mobile phone Uber Or Lyft To call a taxi, it is best to download and install their APP in advance. The cost is usually cheaper than taxis. In addition, taxi drivers in Las Vegas are more reckless and unruly. This is known to the locals here.

If you want to take a limo, you can also call to request a limo pick-up. (Recommended by the car company: Presidential Limo Las Vegas)

Go to Premium Outlets North

The most popular outlet mall in Las Vegas is Las Vegas Premium Outlets NorthThe easiest way is to take an Uber or Lyft directly from the hotel. The cost from the hotel to Premium Outlets North is usually around $15 to $30, depending on the distance. Alternatively, you can take the Las Vegas bus (RTC). Duce on the StripPassengers can pick up and drop off passengers at multiple hotel stations, and can also go to the old city. It is recommended to use the official mobile app to check the route and purchase tickets. Please click here to view RTC official website.

 

From Las Vegas Airport to and from hotels

You can refer to the relevant articles we have compiled “Las Vegas – How to get from the airport to the hotel?”

 

Summary

For sightseeing and shopping on the Las Vegas Strip, you can generally walk or take the inter-hotel light rail. For destinations like the nearby outlet malls, downtown, or Chinatown, Uber or Lyft are the most convenient and quickest options. For a more economical option, you can take the public bus. Rental cars are rarely necessary, such as for exploring nearby natural attractions and national parks.