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What to do
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When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

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 June
Estimated hotel price
$100
1 night at 3-star hotel
Boulder City in June
Estimated hotel price
$100
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 Denver and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Ontario, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 265 miles and will cost you around $38. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 300 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 Denver and takes around 1h 55m.

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 Ontario, the bus ride to Boulder City takes 265 miles and will cost you around $38. From Los Angeles, the ticket costs about $36 for a journey of 300 miles.

Airports near Boulder City

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

Airlines serving Boulder City

KLM
Good (1,406 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,532 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,996 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,481 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,029 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,774 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,001 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,481 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,392 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,658 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (861 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,370 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,543 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,283 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,136 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (11,197 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,042 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,333 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,388 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, 1881 reviews)
$104+
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M Resort Spa Casino
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, 1598 reviews)
$101+
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The Sands Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.6, 1012 reviews)
$99+
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The Westin Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1620 reviews)
$90+
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Green Valley Ranch Resort Spa Casino
5 stars
Excellent (8.4, 922 reviews)
$153+
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El Rancho Boulder Motel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 689 reviews)
$85+
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Renting a car in Boulder City

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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