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How to get there
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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 February
Estimated hotel price
$95
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boulder City in February
Estimated hotel price
$95
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 Santa Ana and takes around 1h.

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 East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 260 miles and will cost you around $120. From Ontario, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 260 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 Santa Ana and takes around 1h.

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 East Los Angeles, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 260 miles and will cost you around $120. From Ontario, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 260 miles.

Airports near Boulder City

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

Airlines serving Boulder City

KLM
Good (1,471 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,848 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,786 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,291 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,253 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,897 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,134 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,740 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,422 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,544 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,542 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (901 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,713 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,800 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,426 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,184 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,371 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,206 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,475 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (389 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, 1903 reviews)
$94+
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M Resort Spa & Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1630 reviews)
$91+
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The Sands Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.7, 1054 reviews)
$101+
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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, 1656 reviews)
$88+
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El Rancho Boulder Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.3, 759 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Boulder City

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.

Expect to pay $3.37 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 $40.43 and $53.90.