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, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 04m.

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 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 49 miles from Las Vegas. Albuquerque Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from Southwest, United Airlines, Air Canada and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Las Vegas departs from Los Angeles and takes around 2h 04m.

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 Payless, among others, in Albuquerque.

Airports near Las Vegas

ABQAlbuquerque
SAFSanta Fe
TSMTaos

Airlines serving Las Vegas

KLM
Good (1,595 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (8,290 reviews)
British Airways
Good (8,286 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,467 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,230 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,700 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,647 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,703 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,695 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (10,474 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,555 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (2,028 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,880 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,413 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,633 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Good (13,159 reviews)
JetBlue
Good (3,067 reviews)
ANA
Excellent (1,340 reviews)
Japan Airlines
Excellent (1,971 reviews)
Korean Air
Excellent (1,218 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 Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas.

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 (8.7, 1819 reviews)
$86+
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Thunderbird Motel Las Vegas/ New Mexico
2 stars
Excellent (8.4, 443 reviews)
$90+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Excellent (8.1, 523 reviews)
$86+
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Palomino Motel
2 stars
Excellent (8, 462 reviews)
$74+
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Days Inn by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (7, 705 reviews)
$86+
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Travelodge by Wyndham Las Vegas
2 stars
Good (6.3, 283 reviews)
$59+
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Renting a car in Las Vegas

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.

Expect to pay $4.62 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 $55.42 and $73.89.