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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
$97
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boulder City in January
Estimated hotel price
$97
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 Burbank 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 35 km from Boulder City. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, 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 483 km and will cost you around $74. From Anaheim, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 571 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 Burbank 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 35 km from Boulder City. You’ll find branches of Easirent and Ace, 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 483 km and will cost you around $74. From Anaheim, the ticket costs about $40 for a journey of 571 km.

Airports near Boulder City

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

Airlines serving Boulder City

KLM
Good (1,457 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,794 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,756 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,228 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,224 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,878 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,118 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,335 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,533 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,738 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,524 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (899 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,692 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,734 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,181 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,406 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,365 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,174 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (387 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,918 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Boulder City

Most booked hotels in Boulder City

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Boulder Dam Hotel
2 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1902 reviews)
$95+
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M Resort Spa & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1628 reviews)
$101+
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The Sands Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1053 reviews)
$107+
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Best Western Plus Henderson Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 2295 reviews)
$99+
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The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1654 reviews)
$86+
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Courtyard by Marriott Las Vegas Henderson/Green Valley
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 398 reviews)
$124+
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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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Boulder City.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.

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 32% cheaper than airport locations in Boulder City.

Expect to pay $3.26 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 $39.07 and $52.09.