Las Vegas travel guide

Las Vegas Tourism | Las Vegas Guide

You're Going to Love Las Vegas

With a population of 13,753, Las Vegas is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Las Vegas to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Las Vegas

Las Vegas in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel
Las Vegas in December
Estimated hotel price
$107
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Las Vegas in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Las Vegas, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Las Vegas

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Milwaukee and takes around 4h 54m.

Train

The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 88 miles from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Milwaukee and takes around 4h 54m.

Train

The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 88 miles from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Hertz, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Las Vegas

Airlines serving Las Vegas

Lufthansa
Good (4,679 reviews)
KLM
Good (843 reviews)
SWISS
Good (948 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,616 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,586 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (978 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,112 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,436 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,977 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,989 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (930 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (836 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,755 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (1,582 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (4,544 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (754 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (773 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (487 reviews)
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Where to stay in Las Vegas

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Las Vegas, An IHG Hotel and Best Western Plus Montezuma Inn & Suites.

Where to stay in popular areas of Las Vegas

Most booked hotels in Las Vegas

Historic Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1346 reviews)
$156+
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Las Vegas, An IHG Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 245 reviews)
$191+
Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 230 reviews)
$99+
Best Western Plus Montezuma Inn & Suites
2 stars
Good (7.6, 172 reviews)
$137+
Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (6.9, 413 reviews)
$92+
Travelodge by Wyndham Las Vegas NM
2 stars
Okay (5.8, 187 reviews)
$56+

Renting a car in Las Vegas

Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Las Vegas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.

Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $50 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 57% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.

Expect to pay $3.90 per gallon in Las Vegas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $46.79 and $62.38.