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How to get there
Where to stay
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Boulder City travel guide

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You're Going to Love Boulder City

With a population of 15,023, Boulder City is a must-see destination in Nevada, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Boulder City to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Boulder City

Boulder City in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boulder City in January
Estimated hotel price
$98
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Boulder City in July, when the average temperature is 89.6 °F, and the highest can go up to 102.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 39.2 °F, with an average temperature of 46.4 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 0.7″. In contrast, June is usually the driest month of the year in Boulder City, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.

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How to Get to Boulder City

Plane

When flying to Boulder City, you’ll arrive at Las Vegas Boulder City (BLD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boulder City departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Boulder City is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 22 miles from Boulder City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boulder City, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 285 miles and will cost you around $60. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 335 miles.

Plane

When flying to Boulder City, you’ll arrive at Las Vegas Boulder City (BLD), which is located 3 miles from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boulder City departs from Phoenix and takes around 1h 05m.

Car

Another option to get to Boulder City is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 22 miles from Boulder City. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boulder City, including LuxXpress, FlixBus and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 285 miles and will cost you around $60. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $77 for a journey of 335 miles.

Airports near Boulder City

IFPBullhead City Laughlin Bullhead
BLDLas Vegas Boulder City
LASLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Airlines serving Boulder City

KLM
Good (1,451 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,777 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,728 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,180 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,213 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,869 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,112 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,273 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,731 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,531 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,514 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (896 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,679 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,705 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,179 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,393 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,360 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,160 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (384 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,874 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boulder City

Most booked hotels in Boulder City

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M Resort Spa & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1628 reviews)
$110+
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Boulder Dam Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1902 reviews)
$100+
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The Sands Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1053 reviews)
$97+
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The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1656 reviews)
$86+
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Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 398 reviews)
$131+
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El Rancho Boulder Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 723 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Boulder City

Renting a car in Boulder City costs $40 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Boulder City.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Boulder City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48.

Renting a car in Boulder City costs $40 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 30% cheaper than airport locations in Boulder City.

Expect to pay $3.22 per gallon in Boulder City (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $38.61 and $51.48.