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.

Where to Eat in Boulder City

If you’re looking for affordable options, Fox Smokehouse BBQ (930 Nevada Way) and The Patio at Chilly Jilly'z (1680 Nevada Hwy) are great picks.

When to visit Boulder City

Boulder City in July
Estimated hotel price
$93
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boulder City in July
Estimated hotel price
$93
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 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boulder City departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Boulder City is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 35 km from Boulder City. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boulder City, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 459 km and will cost you around $45. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 684 km.

Plane

When flying to Boulder City, you’ll arrive at Las Vegas Boulder City (BLD), which is located 4 km from the city center. The shortest domestic flight to Boulder City departs from San Diego and takes around 1h 20m.

Car

Another option to get to Boulder City is to pick up a car rental from Las Vegas, which is about 35 km from Boulder City. You’ll find branches of Fox and Easirent, among others, in Las Vegas.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Boulder City, including FlixBus, Busbud and Greyhound. From Los Angeles, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 459 km and will cost you around $45. From Santa Ana, the ticket costs about $70 for a journey of 684 km.

Airlines serving Boulder City

Lufthansa
Good (4,604 reviews)
KLM
Good (849 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,444 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,591 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,281 reviews)
Air France
Good (973 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,547 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,921 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,710 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (226 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (683 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,161 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
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Where to stay in Boulder City

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Boulder Dam Hotel and Lake Mead Inn.

Where to stay in popular areas of Boulder City

Most booked hotels in Boulder City

Boulder Dam Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.8, 1214 reviews)
$107+
The Sands Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 689 reviews)
$107+
Best Western Hoover Dam Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, 1022 reviews)
$131+
El Rancho Boulder Motel
3 stars
Good (7.7, 640 reviews)
$108+
Hoover Dam Lodge
3 stars
Good (7.6, 1387 reviews)
$92+
Lake Mead Inn
2 stars
Good (7.3, 488 reviews)
$89+

Renting a car in Boulder City

Renting a car in Boulder City costs $35 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 Boulder City.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Boulder City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.

Renting a car in Boulder City costs $35 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 Boulder City.

Expect to pay $3.90 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 $46.79 and $62.38. The most frequently booked car type in Boulder City is Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy rental cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are, on average, 75% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.