Introduction
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 January
Estimated hotel price
$96
1 night at 3-star hotel
Las Vegas in January
Estimated hotel price
$96
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 Southwest, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Denver and takes around 1h 19m.

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 Thrifty, 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 Southwest, United Airlines, Delta and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Denver and takes around 1h 19m.

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 Thrifty, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Las Vegas

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe
TSMTaos

Airlines serving Las Vegas

Lufthansa
Good (8,137 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,539 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,118 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,449 reviews)
SWISS
Good (2,006 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,478 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,255 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,627 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,994 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,743 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,626 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,882 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,345 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,420 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,479 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,572 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (12,659 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,008 reviews)
Aeromexico
Good (1,474 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,956 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 By IHG and Econo Lodge Las Vegas Nm.

Where to stay in popular areas of Las Vegas

Most booked hotels in Las Vegas

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Thunderbird Motel Las Vegas/ New Mexico
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 407 reviews)
$74+
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Historic Plaza Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, 1747 reviews)
$92+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 508 reviews)
$92+
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Palomino Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 428 reviews)
$71+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (7, 689 reviews)
$79+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (6, 285 reviews)
$65+
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Renting a car in Las Vegas

Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.

Renting a car in Las Vegas costs $70 per day, on average, or $141 if you want to rent if for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 20% cheaper than airport locations in Las Vegas.

Expect to pay $4.13 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 $49.51 and $66.02.