Introduction
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Renting a car

Las Vegas travel guide

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You're Going to Love Las Vegas

With a population of 13,753, Las Vegas is a must-see destination in New Mexico, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Las Vegas deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Las Vegas

Las Vegas in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel
Las Vegas in December
Estimated hotel price
$102
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Las Vegas in July, when the average temperature is 68 °F, and the highest can go up to 82.4 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 19.4 °F, with an average temperature of 32 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in August, when precipitation is around 3.6″. In contrast, February is usually the driest month of the year in Las Vegas, with an average rainfall of 0.4″.

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How to Get to Las Vegas

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Denver and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 88 miles from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Air France, Aeromexico and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Denver and takes around 1h 18m.

Train

The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 0.6 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 88 miles from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Turo, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Las Vegas

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe
TSMTaos

Airlines serving Las Vegas

Lufthansa
Good (7,407 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,385 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,361 reviews)
Delta
Good (7,954 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,730 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,926 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,929 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,468 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,334 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,624 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,139 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,484 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,250 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (10,882 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,323 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,365 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,912 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (961 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,270 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,559 reviews)
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Where to stay in Las Vegas

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Vegas and Econo Lodge.

Where to stay in popular areas of Las Vegas

Most booked hotels in Las Vegas

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 283 reviews)
$152+
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Historic Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, 1518 reviews)
$98+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 488 reviews)
$106+
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Comfort Inn Las Vegas New Mexico
2 stars
Good (7.1, 359 reviews)
$118+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (6.9, 650 reviews)
$99+
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Econo Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.1, 201 reviews)
$67+
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Renting a car in Las Vegas

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Las Vegas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93.

Expect to pay $3.56 per gallon in Las Vegas (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $42.70 and $56.93.

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