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What to do
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 78 km 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 17m.

Train

The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 141 km from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Plane

Although Las Vegas doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Santa Fe (SAF), which is located 78 km 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 17m.

Train

The train station in Las Vegas is called Las Vegas, and is located 1.0 km from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Las Vegas is to pick up a car rental from Albuquerque, which is about 141 km from Las Vegas. You’ll find branches of Ace and Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Las Vegas

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe
TSMTaos

Airlines serving Las Vegas

Lufthansa
Good (7,046 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,334 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,839 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,588 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,934 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,446 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,697 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,215 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,563 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,247 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,968 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,203 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,292 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (2,922 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,076 reviews)
Spirit Airlines
Good (7,962 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (852 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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Historic Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, 1457 reviews)
$112+
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.3, 274 reviews)
$165+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 467 reviews)
$108+
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Comfort Inn Las Vegas New Mexico
2 stars
Good (7.2, 322 reviews)
$104+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (6.7, 632 reviews)
$92+
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Econo Lodge
2 stars
Good (6.3, 186 reviews)
$62+
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Renting a car in Las Vegas

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 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 $40.88 and $54.51.

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