Las Vegas was long known as a real travel bargain, as long as you could control yourself on the gambling side of things. Those days seem to be returning lately as a great surplus of hotels has kept prices very competitive and should remain so for years to come.
Population | 600,000 |
Area | 1,900,000 |
Timezone | UTC-8 |
Currency | US dollar |
Airports | McCarran International Airport (LAS) |
If you are coming at a time when the city isn’t overly busy you can often get an excellent hotel for an amazing price. Sometimes you have to choose one a bit off the famous Las Vegas Strip in order to get great deals, but they are usually available if you time things right. Staying Downtown will also save money on a hotel and give you a different experience that some actually prefer.
Las Vegas hotels are at absolute peak prices for the week around New Year’s Eve, and at their absolute lowest for the first three weeks of December. Otherwise the high season is from February through May and also from September through November. Prices can also fluctuate greatly whether there is a big convention in town, so it’s best to research ahead and book early if availability seems limited. There are only a few hostels in Las Vegas, and none are probably worth it if you have other options.
Rating | Price(USD) |
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24.00 - 62.00 | |
45.00 - 90.00 | |
57.00 - 182.00 | |
138.00 - 225.00 | |
260.00 - 395.00 |
Type | Price(USD) |
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Hostel Bed | 17.00 - 46.00 |
Location | Description | Type | Price(USD) |
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Production shows (top-tier) | All major Las Vegas Strip hotels have elaborate shows, some with big-name stars. | Top shows Mid range Lower range | 190.00 85.00 45.00 |
Adult shows | These shows are similar, though without notable stars, and with adult themes or nudity. | Top-end Mid range Lower range | 140.00 80.00 45.00 |
Las Vegas Skyjump | A bungee jump from the Stratosphere Hotel is the most expensive of many thrill rides in Vegas. | adults | 139.00 |
Rollercoaster at NYNY Hotel | A roller coaster runs through the New York, New York Hotel and Casino. | adults | 25.00 |
Gondola ride at Venetian | Just like in the real Venice, except fake. This is per person for four people. | adults | 34.00 |
Neon Museum | You must book a tour in advance for a one-hour look at the fascinating neon boneyard. | adults | 20.00 |
Food and drinks are available at nearly every level of the spectrum, unless you are staying in one of the more expensive hotels, when you’ll have to go down the block to find something cheap. The cheapest options are almost always fast food, unfortunately. Some less-famous casinos do have some great food specials, especially late night and mornings. Finding a cheap drink on the Strip is almost impossible. Ocean One Restaurant in the Miracle Mile Shops is a great and cheap option including for drinks.
Food Type | Description | Price(USD) |
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Budget breakfast | Most hotels have buffets in addition to less expensive coffee shops. Fast food options are also rarely far away. | 6.00 - 10.00 |
Budget lunch | Lunch buffets can be good value, but cheaper options are available at every hotel as well. | 8.00 - 15.00 |
Budget dinner | Nearly all hotels have expensive restaurants alongside cheaper ones, and buffets are nearby too. | 12.00 - 20.00 |
Beer (pint) | You can usually get free drinks if you gamble. Actual bar prices run from cheap to unbelievably expensive (in clubs). | 5.00 - 9.00 |
Type | Price(USD) |
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Taxi from airport to the Strip | 20.00 - 33.00 |
Taxi from airport to Downtown | 37.00 - 60.00 |
Shuttle bus from airport to Strip | 7.00 |
Shuttle bus from airport to Downtown | 9.00 |
Public bus from airport to Strip | 4.00 - 6.00 |
Las Vegas Monorail ride | 6.00 |
Las Vegas Monorail all-day pass | 15.00 |
3km taxi ride in Las Vegas | 10.00 - 14.00 |
Month | High F | Low F | Precip (inches) |
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January | 57 | 37 | 0.6 |
February | 63 | 41 | 0.7 |
March | 70 | 47 | 0.6 |
April | 78 | 54 | 0.2 |
May | 88 | 63 | 0.2 |
June | 99 | 72 | 0.1 |
July | 104 | 78 | 0.4 |
August | 102 | 77 | 0.5 |
September | 94 | 69 | 0.3 |
October | 81 | 57 | 0.2 |
November | 66 | 44 | 0.3 |
December | 57 | 37 | 0.4 |
Las Vegas is deep in the desert, so it’s no surprise that temperatures are scorching most of the summer, however humidity levels are always low so it never feels nearly as bad as you might expect. Spring and autumn are considered the best times to come, with warm days and mild nights. It can actually get chilly during winter months so bring a jacket or sweater. Fortunately it almost never rains.
21 Mar | 6:43am | 6:53pm |
21 Jun | 5:24am | 8:01pm |
21 Sep | 6:28am | 6:39pm |
21 Dec | 6:48am | 4:30pm |